KNOWING God and self – Page 4

How the moral law leads believers to Christ – Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion excerpt

21 Feb 2024 Michael A

The purpose of this post is to use the writings of John Calvin, who thoroughly understood scripture, to show why God gave the law through Moses. The goal in that is to show Christians that it is impossible to get into heaven by obeying the law. The law, as in Romans 3, was merely given to show us that we are helpless to obey it. We must rest in the righteousness that Christ earned by obeying the law during His earthly ministry. The book of Galatians and the initial 5+ chapters of Romans say just that. So, every Christian MUST learn how to submit to the Holy Spirit and quit working to earn merit before God….

Did Steven Furtick Really Mean This? – Justin Peters

18 Feb 2024 Michael A

This post contains a 2-minute excerpt of a Pastor Justin Peters talk; the excerpt illustrates Steven Furtick teaching the ‘little gods’ doctrine to his congregation. Via the two clips of Furtick sermons, Peters shows how that heretical little gods doctrine has changed, to become even more blasphemous. He says in a video about Furtick from his own website, Flee Furtick.

Side A, Side B, Side X, and Side Y—what are the different Christian viewpoints on LGBTQ+ issues? – Got Questions Ministries

17 Feb 2024 Michael A

I kept hearing the term Side-B Christianity and wondered what it was. I was surprised to find that there are several other ‘sides’ emerging in our culture. In my opinion, none of these sides are ‘biblical’ Christianity; Y, seems closest to me.

Should a Christian Attend an LGBTQ Wedding? – Ligonier Ministries

15 Feb 2024 Michael A

Recently, Ligonier Teaching Fellows Drs. Steven Lawson and Burk Parsons joined our president, Chris Larson, for a discussion. Watch their dialogue on how Christians can love their neighbors by holding fast to what God has commanded, especially when faced with the question of whether to attend LGBTQ “weddings.”

Homosexuality – Transgenderism – Inclusivity – Lies Surrounding These – Rosaria Butterfield

1 Feb 2024 Michael A

The purpose of this post is to provide an informed opinion on the events of the past week, via Rosaria Butterfield. She is a former lesbian and professor of Queer studies at Syracuse U; she was born again after reading through the Bible several times to write against it. She says a bit about her past in the 1st of three 5-minute videos. Each video deals with one of the terms of the title of this post, and more about her bio is given in the introduction of the post.

James 1: 2-11 – Trials – Pastor Patrick Ramsey

17 Jan 2024 Michael A

This post contains a sermon from James 1: 2-11 on God’s purpose in sending trials and how to deal with them such that you might begin to know Christian maturity, fullness… being made perfect. Since all Christians will encounter trials from God to grow their faith, it is critical that you know how to go through these trials; upon what you should focus and why that ought to be your focus. This sermon makes those things very clear.

Celebrities who died in 2023 – Contemplation: Hebrews 9:27 …as it is appointed for man to die…

3 Jan 2024 Michael A

The video of this post announces the names of 63 well-known people who died in 2023: 11 musicians / singers; many actors; a few football greats; and a few wrestlers. The purpose of this post is to remind readers that life is very fragile and short; and that it is essential to put some time into considering what happens after you leave this world. The welfare of your eternal soul depends upon knowing what God wants from you; being trendy; socially acceptable in your faith will certainly cause you spiritual ‘ship wreck.’

Worthy Enough for Communion? | Pastor Patrick Hines

30 Dec 2023 Michael A

The 12-minute excerpt in this post answers the following questions: What is it to partake of the Lord’s Supper in an unworthy manner? What is one to discover via self-examination prior to taking the Lord’s Supper?
Are you truly displeased with yourself because of your sins? What is it to rest upon Christ?

Report: Majority of Americans Are Spiritual, Including Those Who Are Not Religious – The New American

10 Dec 2023 Michael A

A new Pew Research Center in-depth report, “Spirituality Among Americans,” revealed that “7 in 10 U.S. adults describe themselves as spiritual in some way, including 22% who are spiritual but not religious.” …they think of themselves as spiritual people or say spirituality is very important in their lives.” Seeking to define what “spiritual” meant to the 11,000-plus nationwide survey respondents, the report found that 27 percent “define ‘spiritual’ by mentioning beliefs or faiths associated with organized religion, such as belief in God (12%); Jesus, the Holy Spirit or elements of Christian theology (8%); or obedience to religious teachings (5%).” The survey added that many also say the word “spiritual” is about being connected with nature, “such as mountains, rivers or trees – can have spirits or spiritual energies.”

Pastor Patrick Hines Podcast Romans 12:1-2 and Q&A

17 Nov 2023 Michael A

This post contains an excerpt and the full video from which it derives. It covers some widely misunderstood scriptures regarding ‘calling’ by God and much more that is relevant to the Christian life. Pastor Hines opened with the intention of discussing Romans 12:1-2, but via questions from listeners was led into explaining the phrase ‘God desires all to be saved….’ He explained two passages related to that from 1 Timothy 2 and 2 Peter 3. [Highlight points follow excerpt.]

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