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Almost a Christian Part 1a

March 30, 2011
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Hebrews six has long been discussed, analyzed, and some have drawn wrong conclusions after studying it. Today we begin a series framed around it. Here on Focal Point, we enter into a series called, “Almost a Christian,” and it’s designed to reveal the difference between an almost Christian and the authentic. What a tragedy it would be to think you’re in the family of God, only to find out on judgment day that you were almost a Christian. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen to us. Pastor Mike Fabarez has us carefully consider if we’re married to, or merely dating, Christ.
References: Hebrews 6:4-5

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When it comes to what lies beyond this life, there is a lot that we just don’t know!  With that said, God does tell us some important things about the future, and what’s on the horizon. We’ll take a look at a couple of them today on Focal Point. Pastor Mike Fabarez is going through Hebrews right now. Our present series is called, “Drink Your Milk,” and as the name implies, we’re being encouraged to get some of the basics of Christianity mastered. The basics Mike will focus on today have to do with what happens beyond this life.
March 29, 2011
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Maybe there are some things regarding the end times that are unclear in your mind? You're definitely not alone!  We hope to clear up some of the confusion for you today. Today and tomorrow, Pastor Mike Fabarez will wrap up his series, “Drink Your Milk.” In Hebrews six, we’ve slowed down to consider a few basics of the Christian life that Mike has stressed we need to get down before going on to anything else. Today we look ahead to the future and receive an exciting study on what happens beyond this life. 
March 28, 2011
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Those of you who were involved in athletics growing up may have spent a considerable amount of time on the bench or sidelines. Oh the joy though, when the coach calls your number and says, “Get in the game!” Perhaps that’s exactly what you need to hear from the Lord today on Focal Point? Recently we’ve discussed our position in Christ. If we’re right with God, we’ve been justified. Once that’s taken care of, we ought to become increasingly holy and useful to God. There’s no sitting on the bench when it comes to the Christian life. We’re all to be in the game, and doing what the coach calls us to do. 
March 25, 2011
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How’s your health these days? We’re accustomed to asking that of our friends and family, but today we’ll take that question into the spiritual realm. So we might say, how’s our spiritual health doing? That really should be our primary concern. Pastor Mike Fabarez is in the middle of his series called, “Drink Your Milk,” and essentially we’re receiving a course on the basics of Christianity. We’re in Hebrews six today on Focal Point where our position and progress in the Christian life is in clear view. 
March 24, 2011
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Repentance and faith... Scripture teaches us that’s what it takes to get into the family of God. However, there are quite a few myths floating around today that lead people to believe otherwise. Maybe you’ve bought into one or more of them? Last time, we looked at a few myths about repentance, and now today, Pastor Mike Fabarez has us consider a few myths that have to do with faith. We’re referring to it as a crash course in repentance and faith.
March 23, 2011
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Could you imagine taking calculus in Kindergarten, before you’ve taken any basic math? That would be foolish obviously. Today on Focal Point, Pastor Mike Fabarez shows us that there are a number of basics in the Christian life we need to get down first before we go move on to the meat. If you had parents who were concerned about your calcium intake, no doubt you heard them say, “Drink your milk!” That’s sort of what the writer of Hebrews is going to tell us in this chapter. Except milk in this case has to do with the basics of the message of the Gospel.
March 22, 2011
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No doubt you remember the food pyramid in your health class in school that depicts what a healthy balanced diet looks like. From the bread and cereals group at the base, right on up to the fats, oils and sweets at the top. We all know the value of a good diet and a lot of exercise! We’re really not here today to make you feel guilty for not eating or exercising properly, but we do want to encourage you to shoot for a better spiritual diet and more spiritual exercise today on Focal Point. And that’s far more important than our physical health. Yet few Christians are where they should be in relation to their spiritual age. 
March 21, 2011
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There’s a story of a man, after 25 years with one company, was still doing the same old job and drawing the same salary. Finally he went to his boss and told him he felt he had been neglected. “After all,” he said, “I’ve had a quarter of a century of experience.” “My dear fellow,” sighed the boss, “you haven’t had a quarter of a century of experience, you’ve had one experience for a quarter of a century.” Sadly that could be said of countless Christians. Today on Focal Point, we not only consider how old we are spiritually but what our growth looks like in relation to that age. Pastor Mike Fabarez says we should care about the calendar, because God does!
March 18, 2011
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Imagine standing before a judge, everyone knows you’re completely guilty, and the punishment for what you’ve done is death! Along comes your attorney who not only represents you perfectly but takes the punishment you deserve! That really is what Christ did for us in the spiritual realm and we’ll take some time to think that through today on Focal Point. Throughout the study you’ll hear Pastor Mike Fabarez refer to Jesus as our defense lawyer who represents us before the Heavenly Father. The good news is, He’s already won our case. We couldn’t ask for better representation.
March 17, 2011
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If you’re in trouble with the law or have legal problems, you’ll likely call upon a lawyer for representation. However, even the best lawyer is limited in what he or she can do. Today on Focal Point, we again consider the mess we’re in due to our sin, and the one who is able to bail us out. He's a perfect representative if you will! Hebrews 5 is the place to be, as we again look at our need for representation. Pastor Mike Fabarez will have us enter into the law offices of Melchizedek on this Wednesday broadcast, to help us arrive at an understanding of Christ’s qualifications.
March 16, 2011
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About Focal Point

Focal Point is the Bible teaching ministry of author and pastor Mike Fabarez. Focal Point explores and proclaims the depths of Scripture on its daily radio broadcast and is dedicated to clearly explaining the truth of God’s Word.

About Pastor Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 30 years. He is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse and encourages his listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.).

Mike is heard on hundreds of radio programs across the country on the Focal Point radio program and has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, and Why the Bible?

Mike and his wife, Carlynn, reside in Laguna Hills, California and they have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.

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