Dec. 20, 2008
The Christian life is all about the cross. Apart from the cross of Christ, there is no salvation. Tender mercies by ourselves to others, unless they draw people to the cross of Christ are without value. We are to preach Christ crucified so that the gospel may be known.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Faithfulness – Not Good Works
Dec. 18, 2008
Our idea of faithfulness often times is not what God considers to be faithful. We think, I will be faithful to give, to serve, and to bless others. God says He wants the freedom to use us as He wishes, without explanation or complaint. Our trying to please God falls short of faithfulness, because it is done in the flesh and not in the spirit.
Our idea of faithfulness often times is not what God considers to be faithful. We think, I will be faithful to give, to serve, and to bless others. God says He wants the freedom to use us as He wishes, without explanation or complaint. Our trying to please God falls short of faithfulness, because it is done in the flesh and not in the spirit.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Know Thine Enemy
Dec. 16, 2008
The Bible states “all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purposes.” For those who are in Christ, we need not worry about our circumstances because our Father in heaven will control them for good. Be wary of those who war against God. This is a fight that cannot be won. It is far better to war against God’s enemies in the world than he who is your Maker.
The Bible states “all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purposes.” For those who are in Christ, we need not worry about our circumstances because our Father in heaven will control them for good. Be wary of those who war against God. This is a fight that cannot be won. It is far better to war against God’s enemies in the world than he who is your Maker.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Rightly Divide the Word of Truth
Dec. 15, 2008
For the gospel to be meaningful to someone other than yourself, it must be reconsidered and stated clearly and boldly in your own words. Always be prepared to give an explanation for the hope that you hold. Our call is not only to receive the word of truth, but to spread it to others. Therefore give time and effort into your own testimony as one called by God.
For the gospel to be meaningful to someone other than yourself, it must be reconsidered and stated clearly and boldly in your own words. Always be prepared to give an explanation for the hope that you hold. Our call is not only to receive the word of truth, but to spread it to others. Therefore give time and effort into your own testimony as one called by God.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
How do you know God’s approval?
Dec. 14, 2008
When it comes to God, you are either with Him or against Him. When we obey, we are with Him. As a result of our obedience, He gives us His peace. When we are against him and try to serve two masters, then there is no peace in the home, only strife. Even if we obey, we will still encounter problems, but not ones that take away the peace of God.
When it comes to God, you are either with Him or against Him. When we obey, we are with Him. As a result of our obedience, He gives us His peace. When we are against him and try to serve two masters, then there is no peace in the home, only strife. Even if we obey, we will still encounter problems, but not ones that take away the peace of God.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Intercession and not Sympathy
Dec. 13, 2008
If a person truly believes in the resurrection of Christ, then too you will be able to intercede for the lost. Intercession is not sympathy for another’s plight. It is taking on the mind of God by bringing this issue before Him, knowing He will do something about your prayer. Can not the God Almighty handle whatever you bring to him in the name of Jesus? So then go, and be His representative and do the work of God.
Dec. 13, 2008
If a person truly believes in the resurrection of Christ, then too you will be able to intercede for the lost. Intercession is not sympathy for another’s plight. It is taking on the mind of God by bringing this issue before Him, knowing He will do something about your prayer. Can not the God Almighty handle whatever you bring to him in the name of Jesus? So then go, and be His representative and do the work of God.
Dec. 13, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
Personality, Individuality & the Total Man
Dec. 12, 2008
A patch of land in the sea is called an island, yet underneath that patch of land it maybe that this land is the peak of a mountain. This is how vast our personality is. Only our Creator knows its depts.
Individuality, on the other hand, is characteristic of our outer man. It is what makes us unique from all others, yet not in conformity to our Maker like personality.
The love of Christ is what merges the two. It’s what allows the inner man and the outer man, our personality and individuality to merge into submission to our Savior who is Jesus Christ.
A patch of land in the sea is called an island, yet underneath that patch of land it maybe that this land is the peak of a mountain. This is how vast our personality is. Only our Creator knows its depts.
Individuality, on the other hand, is characteristic of our outer man. It is what makes us unique from all others, yet not in conformity to our Maker like personality.
The love of Christ is what merges the two. It’s what allows the inner man and the outer man, our personality and individuality to merge into submission to our Savior who is Jesus Christ.
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