God's Standpoint Apr.30

All Began from God’s Standpoint

“There is one body and one Spirit . . . one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” [Eph.4:4-6, NKJV].

The nature of the book of Ephesians remains experiential, in other words, it works.

A.   God is living, loving and instant being.

B.   Not just abstract, but real human being in Christ.

C.   We stay the material with which God works.

D.  Example of what Apostle Paul means: Eph.1:13-14.

Ephesians starts with God and proceeds from God’s perspective.

Why Christ's Slow Return Apr.29

Why Christ’s Slow Return

No greater reason than this:

“The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake.

He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have the opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act.”  [2Pe.3:9, God’s Word Translation, GWT].

Is God's Law Still Here? Apr.28

Is God’s Law Still Here?

God’s Law given:

To Adam . . . . . . . Gen.2:16-17

To Noah . . . . . . .  Gen. 9:6

To Israelites . . . . . Ex. 20:1-2

By Moses . . . . . . . Ex.31:18

By Angels . . . . . . . Acts 7:53

Must Obey . . . . . .  Ps. 51:6

Defines Sin . . . . . . Ro.3:20

Shows Christ . . . . . Gal. 3:24

Tests Love . . . . . . . 1 Jo.5:3

Absolute and forever…….Matthew 5:18.

What is 100% Christianity? Apr.27

What is 100% Christianity?

“Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him,

Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” [Luke 9:57, NKJV].

Nothing else needs saying.

Sacrifice a Body Part? Apr.26

Sacrifice a Body Part?

“And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away . . .” [Mt.5:29, NIV].

I’ve heard Christians say, “I’d give my right arm to love God more.”

Does God really want us to sacrifice a body part for the Kingdom?

In a sense, Yes.

He wants us to give Him our hands and feet so he can take them and lead us through the kingdom principles.

Blessed are the pure in heart.

Struggle or Respite Apr.25

Struggle or Respite?

Much in culture tells us to “struggle on through” some issue and then the right kind of growth will occur.

The Bible suggests another way.

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? [Luke 12:25, NIV].

The word of God suggests we approach peaceful rest through some struggle. We learn more relaxed than when tense.

Percentage Christianity Apr.24

Percentage Christianity

I’m concerned we live in a day when we place a percentage upon our Christian beliefs.

Do we really believe God will send people to hell? Yeah, 95%.

Do we believe Christ suffers every time we sin? yeah 95%.

Do we really believe God will destroy this earth?  Yeah 95%.

Do we really believe Jesus is coming again? Yeah 95%.

Are many of our beliefs just percentages?

How would we live if we placed 100% on all our beliefs?