The Church advances when it preaches the Gospel and teaches what Jesus said and did to the lost outside the building. Of course this is called the Great Commission. Jesus says in: Matthew 28:18-20: 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Go, therefore, … More The Church Advances
In creation God demonstrated His plan for us was to know Him and that our human life is where we would learn about God and His ways. The creation account in Genesis 1 – 2 shows this goal: man is set in the midst of and over all creation; God gives him work to do … More Us with God
Read the Bible. The Bible is the Word of God. God speaks to us through His Word. His communicates His character and His will in His Word. Practically speaking here’s what you can do: read two chapters of the Bible in the morning and two chapters in the evening. In the morning begin with the … More How do we know God?
God’s goodness is demonstrated in His desire for us to know Him. Even though we are born sinners, meaning we are not in fellowship with Him nor know Him, and sin as a result of being born sinners, meaning our actions push us further from being in fellowship with Him and knowing Him, He still … More How is God good?
One way to understand what Jesus represents is the Life of God in person. We see that He is described as the Word of God but since the Word of God is Life and Light of the world then you can see Him as the Life of God in person. What this means is when … More Jesus: the Life of God in person
Jesus said the Greatest Commandment is to love the Lord our God with our heart soul mind and strength. Ok. This seems normal enough. Lots of people love something with their heart, soul mind and strength. Think of athletes, CEOs, Pastors who are at the top of their industry. They are known for their dedication … More Letting Go of what Hinders You
God gives us His Spirit when we believe upon His Son Jesus Christ. Why? 1 Corinthians 2:9-11 9 but just as it is written: “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard,And which have not entered the human heart,All that God has prepared for those who love Him.” 10 For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; … More The Spirit’s Role in teaching us
In Mark Chapter 13 you read of the interchange between Jesus and one of His disciples about the Temple. Verse 1: As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher! What massive stones! What magnificent buildings!” You know the Temple as a physically beautiful buidlng to see and a … More Word vs. Temple
The key to a relationship with God is His Word. His Word mediates our relationship. If you believe His Word you are in fellowship with God. If you don’t believe His Word you are not in fellowship with God. You will hear many other pronouncements about what is most important in the life of a … More God’s Word is the key
God is good. He is a good person / being. From His goodness does He take action. You have to see that His covenant of redemption with His Son is a result of His goodness. He forgives us of our sins because He is good. He grants us a righteous standing by faith in His … More God is good. Then He takes action.
The Lord Jesus gives three exhortations to take the “Good News” to the world. Luke 24:46 – 48 “and said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among … More Great Commission – who benefits?
What is the Church’s local obligation to the community in which is exists. Nothing? Welcome them? Educate them and or feed them? Big question. Some Biblical clarity. The Church should, in a Great Commission sense, and in love for neighbor, should reach out directly to its neighbor in person. The Church seek to minister to … More Obligation to Community
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