John Piper said that, “God made the world to communicate His glory,” but what does this mean? It means to communicate the greatness and beauty of his manifold perfections. He goes on to say, “and he made me to experience his glory, and through this experience to glorify and thank him. I am created to…
The Scriptures are meant to protect people. How so? Truth leads to freedom (John 8:32); error leads to bondage (2 Timothy 2:25-26). Truth saves (2 Thessalonians 2:10); error destroys (2 Thessalonians 2:11). Truth enlightens (Psalm 43:3; Ephesians 5:9); error deceives (Proverbs 12:17; 2 Corinthians 11:13). Truth gives life (1 John 5:20); error brings death (2…
John Piper said that, “God made the world to communicate His glory,” but what does this mean? It means to communicate the greatness and beauty of his manifold perfections. He goes on to say, “and he made me to experience his glory, and through this experience to glorify and thank him. I am created to…
The Scriptures are meant to protect people. How so? Truth leads to freedom (John 8:32); error leads to bondage (2 Timothy 2:25-26). Truth saves (2 Thessalonians 2:10); error destroys (2 Thessalonians 2:11). Truth enlightens (Psalm 43:3; Ephesians 5:9); error deceives (Proverbs 12:17; 2 Corinthians 11:13). Truth gives life (1 John 5:20); error brings death (2…
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Love this short (4 1/2 minute) video from Larry Osborne on unity among elders/pastors. We are indeed Better Together but how do we live this out as as leaders? Larry Osborne shares some helpful tips on being a team that’s unified. Watch here.
David Powlison in Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness, gives the following examples that I found helpful regarding the “good fruit” of wisdom. Keep your mouth shut, when you used to blurt out a reaction. Listen, when you used to be busy crafting a comeback. Speak up courageously, when you used to get intimidated. Embed…
Here’s three truths to remember when interacting with someone who doesn’t know/trust Jesus: God is sovereign. He has put me here and he had put them here so that they can hear the gospel. God is gracious. He loves as he loves Jesus. I’m a child of God. Their response to the gospel will not…
Identity: Jesus is the Christ — a human, and God; our King. Mission: Jesus came to die to take our punishment and remove our guilt so that we can be a part of his eternal kingdom, now and beyond death, enjoying life with him forever. Call: Jesus calls us to follow him as our King.…
Identity: Jesus is the Christ — a human, and God; our King. Mission: Jesus came to die to take our punishment and remove our guilt so that we can be a part of his eternal kingdom, now and beyond death, enjoying life with him forever. Call: Jesus calls us to follow him as our King.…
Theology Along the Way 