By the Spirit, Not by the Letter, Part 1
January 29, 2019
How many excuse flabby spirituality because they possess external signs yet don't focus on being holy? Pastor Josh focuses on the real internal change that comes about by God's Spirit.
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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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What would be the result if this increasingly took place -- if we who follow Jesus Christ were being transformed into his likeness? Would the people who visit our churches notice?
January 28, 2019
It is easy to treat religious things as a safety net rather than something that is transformative to our lives -- full of life and power.
January 25, 2019
Paul uses the term "gospel" in an unusual context. Pastor Josh teaches the entirety of the gospel, including a future promise that may not be immediately considered good news.
January 24, 2019
Saving faith is not simply intellectual assent and it is not simply saying, "I believe that God exists." Even the devil does that!
January 23, 2019
God alone rightly receives all glory. But we are people who are designed by nature to seek glory for ourselves. God is offering a better glory.
January 22, 2019
Pastor Josh discusses whether or not we should expect life to be fair. In reality, God defines what is truly best for us.
January 21, 2019
So many people today wonder why God would judge us and why He can't just forgive us. It all seems so unfair to them. Pastor Josh discusses the need to focus on the cross in order to find where love and mercy meet, and where justice and truth triumph.
January 18, 2019
Every time the gospel is written or preached, there is a division between those who receive it and those who do not. God's kindness is constantly on display so that we might be lead to repentance.
January 17, 2019
You are made for more than a mild life of unexceptional indifference. You are made for God, who is fulfilling in every possible way.
January 16, 2019
We excuse our own genuine lack of commitment to God by accusing others of a lack of commitment. Pastor Josh teaches about the excuses we use to avoid doing business with God.
January 15, 2019
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Free Resource | Does the Bible Promote Tolerance or Intolerance?
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!