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The Disturbing Realities of Our Times -- Part 3
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Let's stop and take an honest inventory of our times. Not only will this enable us to see where we find ourselves, spiritually speaking, but it will help us understand how to apply the apostle John's mysterious statement: "many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour" (1 John 2:18). When pondering those words in light of today, it becomes obvious that such a statement is incredibly insightful. We can begin to see more clearly the disturbing realities of our times and, with hope, navigate our way through the cultural maze of humanism, skepticism, and postmodernism.
Series: Hope For Our Troubled Times
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Let's stop and take an honest inventory of our times. Not only will this enable us to see where we find ourselves, spiritually speaking, but it will help us understand how to apply the apostle John's mysterious statement: "many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour" (1 John 2:18). When pondering those words in light of today, it becomes obvious that such a statement is incredibly insightful. We can begin to see more clearly the disturbing realities of our times and, with hope, navigate our way through the cultural maze of humanism, skepticism, and postmodernism.
Series: Hope For Our Troubled Times
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Let's stop and take an honest inventory of our times. Not only will this enable us to see where we find ourselves, spiritually speaking, but it will help us understand how to apply the apostle John's mysterious statement: "many antichrists have appeared; from this we know that it is the last hour" (1 John 2:18). When pondering those words in light of today, it becomes obvious that such a statement is incredibly insightful. We can begin to see more clearly the disturbing realities of our times and, with hope, navigate our way through the cultural maze of humanism, skepticism, and postmodernism.
Series: Hope For Our Troubled Times
What comes to your mind when you think about God? Whatever those thoughts are, one thing is true: they say more about you than they do about God. Fashionable thinking today - in a society that no longer receives its cues from the Scripture -
wants a god who is predictable, not one of mystery. We want a god who is comfortable, not one who makes us shudder. We want a god who is a little holier than us but not too holy. In short, we want a god like us . . . only better. How foul such thoughts are, for our God is none of these things. In His unique otherness, our God is the
measure of all things. And in the beauty of His holiness, we see the ugliness of our wretchedness, yet we also find the encouragement to be holy as He is.
Series: How Great Is Our God!
If the human race were suddenly struck blind, the sun would continue to shine by day and the moon by night. If we were suddenly struck deaf, birds would continue to sing and brooks to babble. And if we were suddenly struck with the "disease" of
atheism, God would continue to exist in His resplendent glory. Our belief or disbelief in God adds nothing to nor takes anything away from His glory, anymore than our sight or hearing commands the sun and the birds. But if we were suddenly struck by disobedience and self-conceit to steal God's glory, even then He would remain undiminished. God's glory is His and His alone, and with no other does He share it.
Series: How Great Is Our God!
If the human race were suddenly struck blind, the sun would continue to shine by day and the moon by night. If we were suddenly struck deaf, birds would continue to sing and brooks to babble. And if we were suddenly struck with the "disease" of
atheism, God would continue to exist in His resplendent glory. Our belief or disbelief in God adds nothing to nor takes anything away from His glory, anymore than our sight or hearing commands the sun and the birds. But if we were suddenly struck by disobedience and self-conceit to steal God's glory, even then He would remain undiminished. God's glory is His and His alone, and with no other does He share it.
Series: How Great Is Our God!
If the human race were suddenly struck blind, the sun would continue to shine by day and the moon by night. If we were suddenly struck deaf, birds would continue to sing and brooks to babble. And if we were suddenly struck with the "disease" of
atheism, God would continue to exist in His resplendent glory. Our belief or disbelief in God adds nothing to nor takes anything away from His glory, anymore than our sight or hearing commands the sun and the birds. But if we were suddenly struck by disobedience and self-conceit to steal God's glory, even then He would remain undiminished. God's glory is His and His alone, and with no other does He share it.
Series: How Great Is Our God!
We are all disabled spiritually. Compared to God's perfection, everyone of us is misshapen and in need of special attention. Coming to terms with this truth, really grasping it, will change your life forever. It will give you a spirit of brokenness and a deeper compassion for those who live with lifelong physical and mental disabilities. Chuck Swindoll's daughther Colleen deeply understands the struggles of special-needs families because she has one. Ministering to families with special needs takes more than compassion. Though that is the place to start, it also takes information, information Colleen shares in this interview.
Series: Special Words For Special People
Peter was not one to quote pious platitudes; he had lived too long and seen too much. So we should pay careful attention to what Peter wrote - especially when life seems to be passing us through fiery trials. Peter lived during the days when being a Christian could cost you your life; therefore, the truths he offered should help us get through the fire of affliction we can experience in our own lives.
Series: Special Words For Special People
Peter was not one to quote pious platitudes; he had lived too long and seen too much. So we should pay careful attention to what Peter wrote - especially when life seems to be passing us through fiery trials. Peter lived during the days when being a Christian could cost you your life; therefore, the truths he offered should help us get through the fire of affliction we can experience in our own lives.
Series: Special Words For Special People
In an age such as ours - where emphasis is placed on self-promotion and polishing our image, when looking good is more important than being good, when making an impression is more important than integrity - who has time for submission, humility, dependence, and trust? But if we crave relief from dissatisfaction, there is a "formula" in the New Testament that will give us that relief.
Series: Special Words For Special People
In an age such as ours - where emphasis is placed on self-promotion and polishing our image, when looking good is more important than being good, when making an impression is more important than integrity - who has time for submission, humility, dependence, and trust? But if we crave relief from dissatisfaction, there is a "formula" in the New Testament that will give us that relief.
Series: Special Words For Special People
In an age such as ours - where emphasis is placed on self-promotion and polishing our image, when looking good is more important than being good, when making an impression is more important than integrity - who has time for submission, humility, dependence, and trust? But if we crave relief from dissatisfaction, there is a "formula" in the New Testament that will give us that relief.
Series: Special Words For Special People
Humanity has questioned God's goodness for millennia, especially in the face of evil
and suffering. "Why would a good God allow the Hebrews to remain in Egyptian bondage for more than 400 years?" "Why would a loving God order the destruction of the Canaanites when Joshua led troops into the Promised Land?" "How could a
holy God call the adulterous David a man after His own heart?" And "How could a compassionate God allow righteous Job to suffer?" Job gives us insight into that question and teaches us seven truths about our God.
Series: Special Words For Special People
Humanity has questioned God's goodness for millennia, especially in the face of evil
and suffering. "Why would a good God allow the Hebrews to remain in Egyptian bondage for more than 400 years?" "Why would a loving God order the destruction of the Canaanites when Joshua led troops into the Promised Land?" "How could a
holy God call the adulterous David a man after His own heart?" And "How could a compassionate God allow righteous Job to suffer?" Job gives us insight into that question and teaches us seven truths about our God.
Series: Special Words For Special People
Humanity has questioned God's goodness for millennia, especially in the face of evil
and suffering. "Why would a good God allow the Hebrews to remain in Egyptian bondage for more than 400 years?" "Why would a loving God order the destruction of the Canaanites when Joshua led troops into the Promised Land?" "How could a
holy God call the adulterous David a man after His own heart?" And "How could a compassionate God allow righteous Job to suffer?" Job gives us insight into that question and teaches us seven truths about our God.
Series: Special Words For Special People
At the most basic level, the Bible has two purposes: first, to teach us truths about our
God, and second, to teach us truths about ourselves. Truths, oftentimes, are hard to face, especially truths about ourselves - but face them we must. Knowing the truth about ourselves is particularly important when the bottom drops out of life. And because God chose to preserve the story of Job, we, thankfully, have a good teacher to teach us seven vital lessons.
Series: Special Words For Special People
At the most basic level, the Bible has two purposes: first, to teach us truths about our God, and second, to teach us truths about ourselves. Truths, oftentimes, are hard to face, especially truths about ourselves - but face them we must. Knowing the truth about ourselves is particularly important when the bottom drops out of life. And because God chose to preserve the story of Job, we, thankfully, have a good teacher to teach us seven vital lessons.
Series: Special Words For Special People
At the most basic level, the Bible has two purposes: first, to teach us truths about our
God, and second, to teach us truths about ourselves. Truths, oftentimes, are hard to face, especially truths about ourselves - but face them we must. Knowing the truth about ourselves is particularly important when the bottom drops out of life. And because God chose to preserve the story of Job, we, thankfully, have a good teacher to teach us seven vital lessons.
Series: Special Words For Special People
The Bible is full of mysteries: the "mystery" God revealed to Daniel (Daniel 2:17-19); the "mystery" of God's hidden wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:6-8); the "mystery" of future events (1 Corinthians 15:51-52); the "mystery of His will" (Ephesians 1:9); the "great mystery" of Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:32 NLT); the "mystery of lawlessness" currently at work (2 Thessalonians 2:7). And though it isn't specifically called one in the Bible, suffering is indeed a profound mystery. Paul's words will help us unravel the mysterious subject of suffering.
Series: Special Words For Special People
The Bible is full of mysteries: the "mystery" God revealed to Daniel (Daniel 2:17-19); the "mystery" of God's hidden wisdom (1 Corinthians 2:6-8); the "mystery" of future events (1 Corinthians 15:51-2); the "mystery of His will" (Ephesians 1:9); the "great mystery" of Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:32 NLT); the "mystery of lawlessness" currently at work (2 Thessalonians 2:7). And though it isn't specifically called one in the Bible, suffering is indeed a profound mystery. Paul's words will help us unravel the mysterious subject of suffering.
Series: Special Words For Special People
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