Tag: Idolatry

Awesome-Bible-Discussion-Questions-On-Grace
By micoots
19/07/2016 0

Awesome Bible Discussion Questions On Grace

Here are some great Bible questions when discussing grace.

1. Some say grace is amazing, why is that?
Some give the definition of grace as an acronym; God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense, and that’s a very good definition but there’s more to grace than what Jesus did at Calvary. He willingly gave His life for those who were once enemies of God (Rom 5:10) who deserved only the wrath of God (Rom 2:4-6) and for those who reject Jesus as Savior, their only way to be saved (Acts 4:12), “There will be t..

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By micoots
18/07/2016 0

Problems the USA Is Facing Today…and Our Hope for the Future

In light of all the recent tragic events in our country, it seems a good time to share this blog.* Not long ago a friend asked me to write down for him what I think are some of the important problems our nation is facing today. Here was my response, and those from many other nations may be seeing some of the same things.
Unbelief (failure to trust Christ)Self-justification, rationalization, and refusal to repentNominal, self-serving belief in a God created in our imageLoss of the sense of God’s ..

By micoots
16/07/2016 0

Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians

Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians!
Chris Armstrong is a historian who serves as the founding director of Opus: The Art of Work, an institute on faith and vocation at Wheaton College.
The following interview centers around Armstrong’s terrific new book, Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians: Finding Authentic Faith in a Forgotten Age with C.S. Lewis.
David George Moore conducted the interview. Dave’s videos can be found at www.mooreengaging.com.
Moore: Many will be surprised to ..

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By micoots
14/07/2016 0

The idol of self image and how it ruins our faith

When we think of idols, often what comes to mind is an image of a wood-carved statue that sacrifices are made to, but we don't automatically think of the self as being an idol. An idol is anything that takes the place of Jesus in our hearts as top priority and as source of everything we want and need.

One of the most prevalent idols people face today is the idol of the self. We don't automatically see ourselves as idols, but the contents of our desire and actions will tell us ..

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By micoots
14/07/2016 0

Are Today’s Jews the Physical Descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the Israelite Tribes?

Israel is the name God gave Jacob on the night he wrestled with the angel (Genesis 32:28). As a group, his sons along with the 12 tribes that descended from them inherited the name. Although Israel always accepted proselytes,1 it was at first largely made up of people physically descended from Abraham through Isaac and Jacob. Eventually the term “Israelite” was replaced by the term “Jew” (Yehudi), derived from the kingdom of Judah (Yehuda), the southern Israelite kingdom that retained its indepe..

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By micoots
13/07/2016 0

Trinity issue not tied to CBMW pres. resignation

Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://www.bpnews.net/47217/trinity-issue-not-tied-to-cbmw-pres-resignation

Trinity issue not tied to CBMW pres. resignation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary professor Owen Strachan has announced his resignation as president of The Council on Biblical Manhood and Woman..

Colossians-3-Bible-Study
By micoots
13/07/2016 0

Colossians 3 Bible Study, Summary and Discussion Questions

Here is a Bible study with a summary and discussion questions over Colossians chapter three.

Colossians 3: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”

I noticed that the Apostle Paul doesn’t say “since” but “if” you have been raised with Christ, perhaps recognizing that there are always going to be tares growing along the wheat, he says “if..

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By micoots
11/07/2016 0

4 Reasons You Can’t Find Rest

One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 6:16—“Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls….”

I’ve heard many messages from this text that emphasize everything under the sun except “rest for your souls.” But that is the promise of the verse.

Picture the prophet Jeremiah pleading with a rebellious nation to seek out the old paths of righteousness, put away their idolatry, and walk in t..

relationship
By micoots
10/07/2016 0

Pastor Perry Noble shares reasons why many Christians struggle with finding the right partner to wed

A lot of Christians struggle with finding the right partner to marry and settle down with. Some of them are baffled why God appears unwilling to give them a happy relationship.

Pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church says there are eight reasons why they just can't get the date and eventual spouse they're looking for.

He says on his podcast that the first reason is that it's just not the right time. “God said there is a certain order in the processes,” says Noble. “We&#0..

TLG Prayer
By micoots
07/07/2016 0

The Deeds of the Flesh

Passage: Galatians 5:19-21
Prayer: Dear Father, opposer of all that is evil,Help me to stay away from those things which are clearly works of the flesh: immorality, impurity, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger, selfishness, dissension, party spirit, envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like.Help me heed your warning, given again and again, that people who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. In the name of Jesus I ask you to perfect us, whatever that m..