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God Loves Jerks
God Loves Jerks
"Jacob I loved." (Rom 9:13)
God loves jerks. That is an unusual thought and one that is difficult for us to accept. But there are many biblical examples of this. One of the most profound is the bible character named Jacob. And in regards to Jacob the term bible "character" can be taken quite literally. Jacob was quite the character. The fact ...
Spiritual Abuse
I am of the opinion that spiritual abuse is the
absolutely worst abuse of all. I believe that the words of Christ in the Gospels should sound a warning to all in leadership to not think more highly of themselves and place themselves on a
pedestal above others.
Some abuse is spiritual abuse because it introduces ...
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Notes for study and points to ponder
What we need is . . . a spiritual Reformation and thus a conversion of Christians and of the Christian churches themselves — a conversion to the
The protestant reformation was birthed with the simple truth that we are justified by faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, apart from our own works or worthiness.
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What we need is . . . a spiritual Reformation and thus a conversion of Christians and of the Christian churches themselves — a conversion to the
truth of their own message. — Karl Barth
The protestant reformation was birthed with the simple truth that we are justified by faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, apart from our own works or worthiness.
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Watchman Nee, Confucianism and Unconditional Submission
Watchman Nee, Confucianism and Unconditional Submission
1Jo 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits,
whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into
the world.
I was first introduced to Watchman Nee and his book "Spiritual
Authority" in the 1970's and have watched churches and leaders for over
35 years (yeah, I am an old guy)
(Served as a Minister of Evangelism for 5 years and a Senior Pastor for
7 years, I attended ORU and all the seminars of the very first year ...<< MORE >>
Bible Study Notes: Atonement of Christ
Bible Study Notes
Notes taken from New Testament Biblical Theology at Knox Theological Seminary taught by Paul B. Fowler, Ph.D.
With commentary by Charles Fowler
Atonement
God demonstrated His love for us, while we were yet sinners, Christ
died for us. How much more then, being now justified by His blood, we
shall be saved from wrath through Him. . . now being reconciled, we
shall be saved by his life. . . by Whom we have now received ...<< MORE >>
God Loves Jerks
God Loves Jerks
"Jacob I loved." (Rom 9:13)
God loves jerks. That is an unusual thought and one that is difficult
for us to accept. But there are many biblical examples of this. One of
the most profound is the bible character named Jacob. And in regards to
Jacob the term bible "character" can be taken quite literally. Jacob
was quite the character. The fact is, Jacob was a real jerk.
You can read the entire life of Jacob starting at Genesis 25:21 and
going to Genesis 50:26. The Bible narrative holds nothing ...<< MORE >>
Not I, but Christ
Not I, but Christ
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 139:23-24
What I believe to be the first step in becoming a disciple of Christ
can be described as a total commitment or surrender of our lives to
Christ. Various terms have been used down through the years to describe
this vital step in the Christian's life. Terms like absolute surrender,
consecration, dedication, submission, yielding and absolute surrender
as I ...<< MORE >>
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 139:23-24
What I believe to be the first step in becoming a disciple of Christ
can be described as a total commitment or surrender of our lives to
Christ. Various terms have been used down through the years to describe
this vital step in the Christian's life. Terms like absolute surrender,
consecration, dedication, submission, yielding and absolute surrender
as I ...<< MORE >>
Pray and Obey
For me the christian life can be summed up in two words, prayer and obedience. At least in the practical day to day living as a disciple, learner and follower of Jesus Christ. To quote Pastor Cho "I pray and I obey."
Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing."
Is it really more human effort that makes the different. Or prayer and simple trust in the Lord. Is it our work or His work. Is it our effort or His grace at work within us. Is it something that comes from mere human effort, or is it the Holy Spirit, the ...<< MORE >>
Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing."
Is it really more human effort that makes the different. Or prayer and simple trust in the Lord. Is it our work or His work. Is it our effort or His grace at work within us. Is it something that comes from mere human effort, or is it the Holy Spirit, the ...<< MORE >>
The Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus
The Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus
"The Letters" are written to the Church
2 Corinthians 5:21 Paul shares . . . for He hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us (He) who knew no sin, (in order) that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. You see, God took the sinless Christ and placed upon Him our sin, and in exchange He took the righteousness of Christ and poured it into us. By faith declaring us righteous, justified.
We are justified by the blood of Jesus Christ. The word justified ...<< MORE >>
"The Letters" are written to the Church
2 Corinthians 5:21 Paul shares . . . for He hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us (He) who knew no sin, (in order) that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. You see, God took the sinless Christ and placed upon Him our sin, and in exchange He took the righteousness of Christ and poured it into us. By faith declaring us righteous, justified.
We are justified by the blood of Jesus Christ. The word justified ...<< MORE >>
Letters to Churches
Letters to Churches
"The letters are written to the Churches"
When I was a Pastor in rural Colorado people in town would approach me and ask when I was going to start a series on a particular subject or book of the bible. Most of the time they asked me about the end times, the antichrist or something from the book of Revelation. There is nothing wrong with these things and I would of course do my best to answer their questions. However, I learned early in my ministry that what Christians need, especially new believers, is ...<< MORE >>
"The letters are written to the Churches"
When I was a Pastor in rural Colorado people in town would approach me and ask when I was going to start a series on a particular subject or book of the bible. Most of the time they asked me about the end times, the antichrist or something from the book of Revelation. There is nothing wrong with these things and I would of course do my best to answer their questions. However, I learned early in my ministry that what Christians need, especially new believers, is ...<< MORE >>