Rather, as people who have been shown grace in the midst of our rebellion, we are called to extend grace toward others. We have a responsibility to engage people with the truth of the gospel in a loving and compassionate way.
Read MoreThe purpose, intentionality, and origin for elders is these men of spiritual integrity and maturity, who fear God, and have been appointed to come alongside Moses, to carry the burden of shepherding the people of God, together.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly care about the sanctification and growth of God’s people; if we genuinely care about discipleship, then we must understand that the preaching of God’s word is the God-ordained means by which God transforms lives.
Read MoreWhether it is the air needed to fan the flame of God’s gifts, or the strength needed to guard the good deposit of God’s gospel, it will only be accomplished through the abundant blessing of God’s mercy.
Read MoreThis enemy is the most powerful enemy we face. He’s an enemy that the Bible calls the false god of this world and the prince of the power of the air (2 Cor 4:4; Eph 2:2). He’s the enemy that is the evil master and slave driver of every person living on planet earth who is not believing in Jesus Christ for salvation. This enemy is known as the devil.
Read MoreWith a sobering warning, the Apostle Paul explains that there is a fallen faculty within us all known as the flesh. For genuine believers, then, there is a constant tension that takes place within us, because the flesh desires to please self, while our new heart, born of the Spirit, desires to please God.
Read MoreAs followers of Christ, it’s vitally important for us, and our believing children, to recognize that we have spiritual enemies—enemies who want nothing more than to steal our joy in the Lord, stunt our growth in Christ, and squander our testimony of faith.
Read MoreIn short, the writer of Hebrews compares the Christian life to a race. And in this passage, we find four features of this race of faith that are applicable and relevant to every believer.
Read MoreTherefore, if we truly want to defend our families from the attacks that are taking place all around us, it must start by going back to the beginning.
Read MoreSo instead of seeds, Jesus explains that this story is really about someone speaking the word. It’s about someone sharing the gospel.
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