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Challenges To Fellowship With The Lord: Dr. Jeff Mayfield

6 Apr 2021 Michael A

The things that hinder our fellowship with the Lord may be socially respectable or shameful distractions. Dr. Mayfield uses the following three examples: politics, finances and pornography. If any of those three distractions take up much of our time and are higher than God in our hearts, then it is an idol. With socially acceptable distractions / idols, it is more difficult to identify them as problems; therefore, they may continue to be a hindrance to your fellowship with the Lord far longer than another’s porn is to him / her….

What Does The Holy Spirit’s Intercession Look Like In Our Daily Life?

2 Apr 2021 Michael A

There are several posts from this blog linked to this post because they are directly related to the last post about how the Holy Spirit helps the weak. These linked posts are about the following: the five stage struggle of faith developed by Jonathan Edwards; instruction about self-observation, examination, journaling…from Jonathan Edwards; instruction in basic doctrines such as justification and faith; and lastly, some basic instruction on God’s purpose in affliction; and spiritual disciplines that help Christians deal with the aforementioned

How the Spirit Helps The Weak, by Dr. Jeff Mayfield

2 Apr 2021 Michael A

Via 5 and 7 minute videos, Dr. Jeff Mayfield explains a portion of the works of John Owen, from his book Communion with God; his explanation enables listeners to understand Owen’s complex writings: topic of the 5 minute video – how the Holy Spirit intercedes for weak followers of Christ who have backslidden, or wandered knowingly or unknowingly; topic of the 7 minute video is about restoring one’s delight in Christ. [These are problems that every Christian will experience at some point in their walk with the Lord]

Despised and Rejected, by Pastor Patrick Ramsey

30 Mar 2021 Michael A

The true interpretation of the cross: Jesus is the Son of God, incarnate; the Messiah, the Christ, the Savior of the world, who willingly went to the cross; He came to be despised and rejected in order to deliver us from sin… So we would not be despised and rejected by God on judgment day, for our sin… He came to redeem us from the curse, by being a curse for us

The Inescapable Corruption of Sin, Dr. John MacArthur

29 Mar 2021 Michael A

Dr. MacArthur talks about God’s inescapable law of sowing and reaping in the context of our current social crises; in the process, he takes listeners to numerous books of the Bible: Genesis, the prophets, and mostly Revelation. His conclusion is that this nation is doomed, yet there remains hope of individuals being saved from God’s coming wrath

What is a Christian?

29 Mar 2021 Michael A

Pastor Ramsey asked the question, What does it mean to be a Christian? He answered that question with a definition that included explaining our union with Christ and how that occurs. He closed by giving several practical benefits of our union with Christ, that all born-again Christians possess. [I provided written sermon points for his mp4 sermon, and I gave more than highlights because this is such an important, foundational sermon.]
This 28 minute sermon will help you understand the blessings you possess because you are a Christian.

The Heart of the Gospel, by Dr. Patrick Ramsey

25 Mar 2021 Michael A

Dr. Ramsey’s text is 1 Corinthians 15: 1-10 which he expounds to help his listeners understand that the cross is the heart of the gospel; that without it there could be no gospel; that the gospel is able to save those who believe because it is empowered by God to deal with our sin; the benefits we experience when we believe the gospel – that the gospel removes the guilt and defilement that sin causes; that those who are united to Christ by faith receive these blessings…28 minute mp4, sermon highlights provided

Do You Think You Have A Lowly Calling From God? Be Encouraged Via Jeremiah Burroughs’ Insights

25 Mar 2021 Michael A

This post contains a section of Jeremiah Burroughs’ book, Rare Jewel Of Christian Contentment; therein, he provided many insights that encourage instead of discourage one who perceives himself to have a low, insignificant calling from God. His book is all about how Christians should receive (unavoidable) afflictions from the hand of God – without murmuring, without rebelling, seeking pleasurable escape…because thereby, they bring chastisement upon themselves; furthermore, they dishonor God and Christ by murmuring….

The Significance of Passover, R.C. Sproul

24 Mar 2021 Michael A

The 23 minute lesson by R C Sproul in this post instructs on the connectedness among the following ceremonies and doctrines: the Passover; the Lord’s Supper; Salvation from the wrath of God by Christ’s atoning work; Calvary; and the resurrection. Listeners will better understand the relatedness of all these ceremonies and events. Those who never understood how it was that Christ is the only way of salvation from God the Father’s wrath against sin, will be given a clear picture of that reality.

Q&A from Ligonier Conference 2021, Right Now Counts Forever, Day 3

22 Mar 2021 Michael A

Five Ligonier Fellows answered questions during their 3 day conference in Florida. A conference overview is featured on a 1 minute video to give readers a sense of what it was about. The video featuring the Q&A panel is linked. Questions were as follows: Q1. How can one grow in the fear of God and decrease in the fear of man? [0 – 7m] Q2. The Psalmist David used to pray for God to deal with his enemies, why don’t people pray such prayers today? Q3. How can we become more blameless? Q4. Must a person forsake his sins to come to Christ? Q5. Is the doctrine of election a primary doctrine? [16:30 – 21m] Q6. How would you counsel someone who struggles with unbelief / doubt [someone who lacks assurance]? [21m – 38:30] Q7. When Moses spoke with God, was that a real manifestation of God or what? [38:30 – 40:30] Q8 and 9. What is the future of reformed theology? What is the future church facing? [40:30 – 48m]

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