Thursday, August 31, 2017
Making disciples – Why is it important?
Making disciples – Why is it important?: Making disciples – Why is it important? What does it mean to make disciples? Why does making disciples matter?
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Unstable world
In case you haven't noticed, the world is getting increasingly unstable. If you know that you're a sinner and need God's forgiveness, call on the name of Jesus and He will forgive you and give you eternal life.
(John 3:16-18)
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Sex
God is not disgusted by sex. He ordained sex (Genesis 1:28). When a Christian man and woman get married they are joined in together in mind, spirit and body (Mark 10:6-8). The two become one. The most intimate knowledge in marriage comes about through these things in a Christian marriage. Christians can have a more stimulating sex life because Non-Christians cannot be joined together in the spirit. Men and women should offer their bodies to each other in marriage and should not deny each other except for a short time of fasting (1 Corinthians 7:5).
God made humans sexual beings. He made our nervous system capable of receiving pleasure during sex. Sex in marriage is good,holy and ordained of God.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
What are the main points of Jesus' teaching?
What are the main points of Jesus' teaching?: What are the main points of Jesus' teaching? What things did Jesus teach? What were some of the basics of Jesus' teaching?
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Satan
It is a reality that we have an enemy that is prowling around like a lion who would like to harm us. We do not have to be fearful or paranoid about this, but it is helpful to be aware of his opposition. In this promise found in Isaiah, God makes the promise that no weapon that is formed against us by any enemy will prosper. He goes on to say that every tongue that judges us will be condemned. It is encouraging to be reminded that God is on our side and He is fighting for us. No matter what or who opposes us, our Father promises to be with us through every storm and protect us by His great power. This is the heritage of the Lord. This is our birthright! ...To live under the protection of the Most High (Psalm 91).
I realize that this does not mean that we are completely insulated from trials in life. Jesus said in John 16:33 that as long as we are in this world, we will experience trouble. Praise God though that Jesus has overcome the world! When I think of any opposing forces that are against me, whether they are earthly or demonic, I take great comfort in this promise from my Father... No weapon that has been created for my harm will succeed against me! That is my inheritance and it is your inheritance too!
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
How are Christianity and Judaism different?
How are Christianity and Judaism different?: How are Christianity and Judaism different? Is there a significant difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Interpreting the Bible
Interpreting the Bible: Sixty-six books, two thousand years, dozens of authors, an ancient civilization - how does God expect us to understand the Bible? With a little help, of course.
Friday, August 11, 2017
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh
The Skin We're In: Judging our own Flesh: Society has strong words about what we should look like and what is attractive to others. God has strong words, as well. He made us to reflect Him.
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation
The Olivet Discourse: The Fall of Jerusalem, The End Times, and the Problem of the Abomination of Desolation: The timing of Jesus' prophecies in the 'Olivet Discourse' is confusing. Some seemed to be fulfilled by the fall of Jerusalem, but where does the abomination of desolation fit?
God's glory
In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul probably was probably remembering his experience on the road to Damascus. Then he saw the light from heaven. The light came from God who created light (Genesis 1:3). This links original creation with the new spiritual creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Paul had seen the face of the Son of God in the blinding light, which overwhelmed him on his way to Damascus (to persecute the Christians there) and he identified the face of Christ with the glory of God.
Thursday, August 10, 2017
John Newton
On July 26, 1833, William Wilberforce received news that the Slavery Abolition Act passed—a culmination of four decades fighting to abolish slavery in the British Empire—crediting the influence of John Newton, a former captain of slave ships! Disgusted with his role in the slave trade, Newton left the sea.
Influenced by preachers John and Charles Wesley, he began Bible studies in his home, and eventually was ordained into Anglican ministry. For each Thursday evening prayer service, Newton wrote a hymn, including “Amazing Grace!" His remarkable journey was dramatically retold in the acclaimed Broadway musical, “Amazing Grace”
What did Jesus look like?
What did Jesus look like?: What did Jesus look like? What was Jesus' physical appearance? Does the Bible tell us what Jesus looked like?
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Drom different points of view
John relates Jesus’ life from a heavenly point of view, while Matthew relates it from a Jewish point of view, Luke from a Greek point of view, and Mark from a Roman viewpoint. As a consequence, John is the only Gospel author who wrote to a universal audience. Why did he write the book? Here is John’s answer to that question:
“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John 20:31
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
The word lead
The English word “lead” originated from an Anglo Saxon word, laeden, that meant to follow a course. The original meaning did not involve having, or demanding, followers. Followers originally meant, in effect, fellow-ers – people who walked along the same journey. They did not strive to become the leader of everyone else who were going in the same direction. In it’s pure form lead simply meant to be led by what is right. It was a sound method because human leaders come and go, what is right is always there for you and all others who will come later on the same right course. It is that actual meaning of “lead” ” that is found in true Christianity ” that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty”.
The Age of Adam
The Age of Adam: The Bible says Adam reached the age of 930 years. But does this include his time in Eden? How long was he in Eden? The answer holds the answer to the age of the earth.
The Christian Response to the Alt-Right
The Christian Response to the Alt-Right: Trolling, racist, rebellious, angry - the 'alt-right' is a lot of things, but it isn't Christian. But what if we're complicit in its creation? And how should we respond?
Why did God create humanity?
Why did God create humanity?: Why did God create humanity? What was God's purpose in creating humanity / mankind? Does the Bible say why God created us?
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
What is the difference between a disciple and apostle?
What is the difference between a disciple and apostle?: What is the difference between a disciple and apostle? Are the terms disciple and apostle synonymous? Why are the twelve interchangeably referred to as disciples and apostles?
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?
What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible?: What happened at Mars Hill in the Bible? What is the biblical significance of Mars Hill?
Evil hearts
Evil hearts are experts at fooling others with their smooth speech and flattering words.
But if you look at the fruit of their lives or the follow through of their words, you will find no real evidence of godly growth or change. It’s all smoke and mirrors. (Psalms 50:19; 52:2,3; 57:4; 59:7; 101:7; Proverbs 12:5; 26:23–26; 26:28; Job 20:12; Jeremiah 12:6; Matthew 26:59; Acts 6:11–13; Romans 16:17,18; 2 Corinthians 11:13,14; 2 Timothy 3:2–5; 3:13; Titus 1:10,16).
Evil heart
Evil hearts play on the sympathies of good-willed people, often trumping the grace card.
They demand mercy but give none themselves. They demand warmth, forgiveness, and intimacy from those they have harmed with no empathy for the pain they have caused and no real intention of making amends or working hard to rebuild broken trust. (Proverbs 21:10; 1 Peter 2:16; Jude 1:4).
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