Obviously the first thing to note about this verse is Paul and the Holy Spirit were not crazy when they wrote it. Physically death is not a requirement to enter into a right relationship with Christ. So what is being spoke of here? Let us unpack this a little this morning. So if you have … More Alive Because We Died
For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps. (AMP) Since I can remember, I have heard folks say that being a Christian means being a follower of Christ. I do not want to here today … More Follow in His Footsteps
More and more today, I am convinced many people who claim to be “Christian” do not know Him” That is the Lord Jesus Christ of the Bible. I am being told by folks things like ‘if Jesus were here he certainly would not support…’ Seriously, do these people really think they know the mind of … More I Never Knew You
by John MacArthur – Wednesday, June 19, 2019 What would it be like to have endless riches stored up for you—a future reward that could never be taken away, but that could be enjoyed forever? If you are a Christian, that is an accurate description of the inheritance God has stored up for you. The … More Imperishable, Undefiled, and Unfading
I am willing to bet (if as believers we were betting folks) that when we all read this the first time we did a double take. How many of us ever thought about willingly being a slave, with all its ugly connotations, for anyone? Yet Paul makes it clear a right relationship with our Lord … More Called as a Slave of Christ
Theologian Charles Hodge Won Hearts Dan Graves, MSL When Charles Hodge was asked to teach polemic theology* at Princeton, he kept quiet during the discussion. He did not think his own wishes should have anything to do with the matter; what the church wanted should come first. However, he wrote to his brother, “To you, … More Today in Church History
Yesterday we looked at Ephesians 4:2-3 Unity of the Spirit there I wrote “If as the Word of God says’ God (the HS) indwells us, having peace with fellow believers should be second nature.” So today I would like to backtrack to Chapter 2 and see just how it is we get to that indwelling … More
The Contradictory Ways We Talk about the Unborn by: John Stonestreet & G. Shane Morris If it weren’t so jarring and tragic, the contradictory laws and language tolerated in our country about abortion would be laughable. On the one hand, we prosecute anyone who harms a pregnant woman and causes her to lose her … More BreakPoint: Tragedy or Tissue?
Originally posted on Citizen Tom:
I considered writing a post on Pride Month, but I prefer writing about what I am for than what I am against. Then I found this article by Everett Piper, In praise of humble pie. I decided he had argued for something instead of against something. Here is the start…
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting[a] one another in love, 3 diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds us. (HCSB) I seem to be on a walking (Christian Lifestyle) kick the past few days. I never know what verse will stand out as I read my bible and devotions. … More Unity of the Spirit
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