Attaining to the Whole Measure of the Fullness of Christ
October 23, 2023
A pastor once said, "The one hope for the world is a revived church." Ephesians talks about unity, and it can be tempting to think that this is something only for the church. But the world needs a revived, unified church.
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One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!
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We fail to be astonished by Jesus when we think we can take or leave what he says. We should be astonished by this teaching and by the Teacher. The Sermon on the Mount reveals Christianity as far more than a mere religion; it's a message of rescue that leads to a transformed life.
October 21, 2023
The church in Rome understood what it meant to conquer since they lived under the greatest military empire. And here they are told that when faced with opposition for their faith, they can be more than conquerors through God's love.
October 20, 2023
If you look for it, you will be surprised by God's attention to the small details of your desires. He truly is a good father who loves to give good gifts to his children.
October 19, 2023
If God is for you, then what does it really matter if you have a setback? It cannot ultimately defeat you because God is for you.
October 18, 2023
To close this section of Romans, Paul ends with a daring tense of a verb, "glorified." He is saying that from God's perspective, the future destiny of the Christian is so certain that he can write about it as if it has already taken place.
October 17, 2023
This verse does not say that God is able to make good things happen if we do the right things or if we are good enough in ourselves. No, this is saying there is a divine agent with an ultimate plan that leads to glory and even now is being woven together into a perfect pattern.
October 16, 2023
People love to be told today that there are many different faith options. No one wants to hear that there's only one way to heaven. But the narrow way is the way that leads to life.
October 14, 2023
This verse is misunderstood; it is not for everyone. It is so often used as a band-aid to try and encourage a person, but we have to look at it in context. Pastor Josh explains.
October 13, 2023
Jesus tells us to pray the Lord's Prayer, so there's nothing wrong with reciting it. But praying is more than simply saying prayers. It's an encounter with the living God!
October 12, 2023
Do you want hope? If you're a believer, you're wrestling with this hope. Doesn't the very groaning tell you that there's something more to come?
October 11, 2023
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One group says the Bible is a book about love, mercy, and kindness. They think of the story of the Good Samaritan and of Jesus telling us to turn the other cheek. So how could anyone think the Bible prevents a tolerant society? But for another group, the Bible is far from tolerant. There’s the conquest of Canaan. There’s Elijah killing Baal’s prophets by his own hand. And in the New Testament, Jesus talks often about hell. That’s not tolerant. What then can we say in answer to this question? Get your free resource and learn more today!