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If you feel far from God, examine yourself. If you feel distant from family and friends, examine yourself. If you feel passed up by life, examine yourself. Examine yourselves to see if your faith is genuine. Test yourselves. Surely you know that Jesus Christ is among you; if not, you have failed the test of genuine faith. As you test Continue reading Examine yourselves test your faith (2 Cor 13:5)
I have a pastor friend who used to be really disappointed his church was not actively seeking sinners. One Sunday he boldly asked, “Where are the prostitutes?” I know what he meant, but it didn’t go over well at that church, and it shouldn’t be a surprise that he was asked to leave shortly afterward. Who are the sheep who Continue reading Is your church actively seeking sinners?
I often raise my hands during worship. Most of the time it’s just me and God. The musicians and crowd seem to fade away and disappear. And if I think of them at all, I want to let people know I’m with Jesus. What about you? Do you raise your hands during worship? Please write me why/not or join the Continue reading Do you raise hands during worship?
Romans 12:1-2 contains the fourth “therefore” in this letter (cf. Romans 3:20; 5:1; 8:1; 12:1). It is one of the many conditional promises in the Bible. If you obey this conditional promise, you will be transformed by the gospel. The Apostle Paul uses the word metamorphosis to describe this change. Almost every part of the Christian life depends on this Continue reading Romans 12:1-2 From conformed to transformed by presenting yourself to God
Why did Solomon execute Adonijah for asking to marry Abishag? Please follow this account of kings, queens, brothers, sisters, priests, soldiers, and citizens who committed adultery, murder, incest, murder, rebellion, rape, murder, palace intrigue, insurrection, heresy, and more that puts anything on Game of Thrones to shame for its twists and turns. What can we learn from this? Let this Continue reading Adonijah’s rebellious insurrection