Open Confession of Sin (John 3:19-21)
As we seek to have victory over habitual sins, the questions becomes, “How do I break the hold this sin has on me?” Seek help We often deceive ourselves into thinking that we actually want salvation or victory over sin. Most often we want our reputation restored, the feelings of guilt to go away, escape from consequences, etc. This is clearly seen in that we will not even so much as ask others to pray for us. We will not…
Economics – It all belongs to God
We are now going to look at a Theology of Economics. We want to see how our theology directly affects our view of money and property. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.Genesis 1:1 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all…
Happy in God (John 4)
As we seek to live for God’s glory our desires for sin seem to constantly trouble us. Is there any hope? Can these desires be turned off? The woman at the well found Something Jesus uses the physical thirst of the woman at the well to show her that she is spiritually thirsty as well. She is trying to fill the thirst of her soul with sexual immorality. However, after her encounter with Jesus she is so satisfied that she…
The Church – What about “home churching”?
What about “home churching”? Is this biblical? And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)Acts 1:15 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.Acts 2:1-2 And they, continuing…
Living for God’s Glory (John 15:5)
As we truly begin to examine our hearts in light of Scripture the Spirit of God will begin to stir within us a desire to be different than what we are. Only Jesus can change us As we try to overcome our sin it becomes painfully obvious that only Jesus Christ can deliver us from our sin. As this truth dawns on us we can become increasingly frustrated that He does not come and instantly deliver us and change us.…
The Church – Discipline and Removal of an Elder
Are the elders of the church held to the same standard of discipline as other members? My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.James 3:1-2 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of…
Brokenness (Matthew 7:24-27)
It is very tempting to immediately seek a surface remedy for our sins without truly digging deep into our souls; however, we so often do not dig down deep enough to build our lives on the Rock that is Christ. Because of this our faith wavers and easily falls. Pride is our issue Pride precedes every fall into sin. Pride is refusing to see ourselves for what we truly are. Pride places the blame for our sin upon other people…
The Church – Membership
Why do churches have membership? What is the purpose of church membership? Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.Acts 2:41 It is very clear in the New Testament that the church knew who was born again and who was not. They kept track of other believers and watched over each others’ souls. They only received into membership baptized believers in Christ. Verily, verily, I say…