Archive for October 2020
Questions on the way to the well
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-7wyry-edf5a4 As we evangelize we will be faced with tough questions from skeptics and people who are incredibly reluctant to tear down the walls which are designed to keep out God. The bible tells us always to be ready with an answer for this great hope we have. Let us explore a tough question I…
Read MoreS74P1 – When fools rush in: communication fails
Pro. 18:2 Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. Becoming a Christian changed a lot of things which I never expected would be part of the package. One surprising revelation for me was how manipulative and selfish I had been in my relationships. I recall many times addressing…
Read MoreS73P8 – A simple Gospel: a necessary warning
Luke 3:16-18 John answered their questions by saying, “I baptize you with water; but someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the straps of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. He is…
Read MoreS73P7 – A simple Gospel: a respite of peace
Acts 10:36-39a As for the word that [God] sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He…
Read MoreS73P6 – A simple Gospel: can change anyone
Gal. 1:21-24 Then I (Paul) went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. And I was still unknown in person to the churches of Judea that are in Christ. They only were hearing it said, “He who used to persecute us is now preaching the faith he once tried to destroy.” And they glorified God…
Read MoreConfirmation of our calling
Some may wonder whether they truly have gained a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Perhaps they cannot pinpoint that certain moment of spiritual rebirth, and they struggle to identify the changes from the old self to the new self. In his second letter, the apostle Peter outlines what life looks like for those who have…
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