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Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group

Posted on February 21, 2023 by admin — No Comments ↓

Using Ben Franklin’s Junto style questions in a small group to encourage discussion and reflection on how we can honor God and live out our faith in practical ways

Franklin organized a group of friends to provide a structured form of mutual improvement. The group, initially composed of twelve members, called itself the Junto (from the Spanish word junta, or assembly). The members of the Junto were drawn from diverse occupations and backgrounds, but they all shared a spirit of inquiry and a desire to improve themselves, their community, Continue reading Ben Franklin’s Junto questions will improve your small group→

Biblical Christianity vs Religion of Humanism

Posted on February 14, 2023 by admin — 1 Comment ↓

Humanism is a religion that celebrates human potential and emphasizes reason, critical thinking, and individual autonomy.

The Religion of Humanism and Biblical Christianity are two distinct philosophical and ethical systems that offer fundamentally different views of the world, human nature, and morality. They are quite different in several key areas. Humanism: Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that prioritizes human beings, values reason, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision making, and views individuals as responsible for Continue reading Biblical Christianity vs Religion of Humanism→

The judgment seat of Christ

Posted on August 7, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

Some false teachers are preaching a doctrine that there is no Judgment Seat of Christ. They say the old nature can only sin, so you aren’t responsible for those sins, and the new nature cannot sin, so you aren’t responsible for those good works. They are ignoring thousands of verses and almost the entire Old Testament to get to this Continue reading The judgment seat of Christ→

We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

Posted on July 17, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

This verse does not mean we have to ignore our senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste) or turn off the intelligence of our brains, to live as good Christians. It does not mean we have to blindly, stupidly, stagger through life based on “faith” of our leaders. But you might think so based on the number of cults that Continue reading We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)→

Add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5)

Posted on June 30, 2022 by admin — No Comments ↓

We are saved by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. But we are not supposed to remain in the new-born baby state forever. The Bible says “add to your faith” because this pattern is intended for our lives. The Bible describes a pattern for our lives in the relationship of God the father, God the son, and Continue reading Add to your faith (2 Peter 1:5)→

7 Characteristics of a Real, Genuine, Sincere Apology — A real apology comes from a humble heart that is truly sorry and repentant. But nothing is worse than a faint apology, a false apology, or a non-apology.

10 ways prayers are hindered — Prayers are an important part of the Christian life. They are worship, supplication, and confession; therefore, we don't want them to be hindered.

12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw God — Here are 12 eyewitness accounts from men who saw the glory and majesty of God more overwhelming than the best CGI in any movie.

Can two walk together, except they be agreed? — Does Amos 3:3 require Christians to be in absolute uniformity on everything in order to have fellowship?

7 ways to restore the joy of your salvation — We have all walked through the slough of despond. It happens to everyone. Here are 7 proven ways to restore your joy.

God has numbered all my days and written them in his book — God has numbered all my days and written them in his book. I don't have to worry because that won't change no matter what happens around me.