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Tag Archives: Christianity
Parable of the unworthy servant
The attitude of true followers of Jesus. Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Christology, Disciple-making, Discipleship, Following Christ, Humility, Jesus Christ, New Christian, Parables, Servanthood, Teaching of Jesus, True Christianity?, Walking with God
Tagged Attitude, Christianity, Humility, Luke 17:10, Parable of Jesus, true followers of Jesus
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I am not a believer…
We can find five ways that Scripture explains unbelief. Continue reading
Posted in Agnostic, Apologetics, Belief, Evangelism, Unbelief
Tagged agnostics, athiests, believe, Christianity, Unbelief, why people don't believe
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The change we all need
Deep inner change is necessary if we hope to address our deepest needs. Continue reading
Posted in Change, Christian life, Disciple-making, New Creation
Tagged Change, Christ, Christianity, Discipleship, Following Christ, In Christ, Make disciples
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Do we really need “Do not….” commands?
Are we humans really that bad that we need to be told not to spread false reports and accept bribes and twist the words of the innocent?
Perhaps we’d like to believe in some upward version or utopian vision of humanity, but the fact is that we cannot survive without a set of “Do not” laws and a significant means to enforce them. Continue reading
Detach yourself from yourself
The whole secret of living this kind of life is that man should be… Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity
Tagged Christian life, Christianity
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5 desires of true believers
It’s possible for true believers to have serious moments of disobedience and unfruitfulness (Rom. 7:19; I Jn. 2:1; II Pet. 1:5-10), but there should be evidence of these five desires in those who know God. Continue reading
The Conflict We Didn’t Tell You About
Are we helping new believers understand the challenges and difficulties of the Christian life? Continue reading
Posted in Audio, Audio Resource, Christian life, Holy Spirit
Tagged Christianity, Hardships, Holy Spirit, Trials
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Always leading us back to grace
God is always leading us back to grace to confess our unworthiness and to celebrate His mercy. Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Contentment, Death of Christ, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Grace, Gratitude, Humility, Justification, Pharisees, Pride, Salvation, Schadenfreude, Self esteem, Self love, Selfishness, Servanthood, Spiritual transformation
Tagged Christianity, Cross, Grace, Mercy, Salvation
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Judge not, lest you be judged.
What exactly did Jesus mean when he spoke these words?
Was he advocating a mind your own business policy?
Was he forbidding all judgments about the actions of others? Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Antagonists, Church Leadership, Church membership, Conflict, Confrontation, Criticism, Debatable Matters, Difficult people, Discernment, Discrimination, Elders, Ethics, Guidelines for living, Humility, Jesus Christ, John R. W. Stott, John Stott, Judging others, Leadership, Legalism, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Mercy, Morality, Parenting, Sin, Slandered, Speech, Tolerance, Truth, Wisdom
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Jesus, Judge not
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Seven false brands of Christianity
a great list for helping Church members evaluate the ways they approach Christianity and the life of the Church: Continue reading
Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Church, Church Hoppers, Church Leadership, True Christianity?
Tagged Christian, Christianity, True Christianity, True Church
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