Paul’s Screwtape Letter, Part 2
October 13, 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.
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When a politician promises something, we don't expect much. But when God promises us heaven, do we begin to live with the spirit of heaven in us?
October 11, 2019
Our task to learn how to have joy and love and all of the fruit of the Spirit is of great significance so that we can avoid having a fake religion, saying one thing and doing another. We want to live in a way that is authentic.
October 10, 2019
God does not guide us like a GPS in determining trivial life decisions. But he does assert His gentle pressure upon us against the desires of the flesh, and we are to yield to His Spirit.
October 9, 2019
Some of us like long hikes, and others of us drive around parking lots trying to find the closest spot. Here Paul looks at the metaphor of walking in Galatians.
October 8, 2019
The law says "you must," and we find that we cannot. Christ says "in me you will," and by his Spirit we find that we want to, and we do. We find that we fulfill the law!
October 7, 2019
Pastor Josh discusses whether or not we should expect life to be fair. In reality, God defines what is truly best for us.
October 6, 2019
Is freedom allowing yourself to give way to your own natural desires, or is freedom giving yourself away in service to others in love?
October 4, 2019
If you're following Jesus, do not be discouraged if you are experiencing a contrary current flowing against you, for it is living faith that swims upstream and only dead faith that floats downstream.
October 3, 2019
Paul was a man of passion and commitment. God uses us as he finds us, and he changes our heart and direction and gives us a new nature and desire. All of Paul's passion is now being used to glorify God.
October 2, 2019
We have a constant tendency to veer away from the freedom of the gospel. The price of real, spiritual freedom is to guard it and stand firm upon it.
October 1, 2019
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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!