As Christianity surges in persecuted nations abroad, what holds back revival in the Western Church?
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Almost Beyond Control
"Whenever you find a man of God, you will also find an overwhelming passion for God that is almost beyond control" ~ A.W. Tozer "Almost beyond control": the Christian's passion for God should never be under the control of the flesh, so that it is subjugated to the will of the flesh, nor is such …
Kingdom Case Makers: Apologetics 101
Worldviews are complex. In this post we talk about how to be Kingdom case-makers who engage the whole person with the good news of Jesus!
“Purity” According To The Gospel
1 Thessalonians 4:7–8 (CSB) — 7 For God has not called us to impurity but to live in holiness. 8 Consequently, anyone who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. Our culture has put such a premium on impurity that we do not recognize the value of "purity". …
Four Principles For Spiritual Combat: Exposition of Matthew 4:1-4
https://youtu.be/qsDFMRXXckQ OPENING TEXTUAL NOTES You will notice as we get into Matthew’s gospel that one of his literary formulas is the word “Then” (GK τότε) This word is frequently used to progress the narrative forward by connecting the preceding account to what follows. “Then” opens the first two temptations and is duplicated in the third …
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Human Anger: James 1:20
James 1:20 (GNT) Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose.Hebrews 10:30–31 (CSB) — 30 For we know the one who has said, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, and again, The Lord will judge his people. 31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. There isn't …
Blessed Poverty: Matthew 5:3
Matthew 5:3 (CSB) — Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Brokenness is so beautiful to Jesus that he blesses it first and foremost among all spiritual conditions. RICH IN SPIRIT People who are "rich in spirit" are those who we look at and say, "now there's a leader!" …
Take Pride in Oneself: Galatians 6:4
The text from Galatians 6:4 has been requested for a short Bible study, specifically looking at what sense one make “take pride in himself”. So, let’s begin and jump right into this text. HAVE PRIDE? GALATIANS 6:4 Galatians 6:4 (NASB95) — 4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have …
Instruments in the Assembly
A few days ago I asked for suggestions on Facebook for texts that people would like me to work through for a short Bible study, and the topical request for a study on “instruments in the Church” was made. Some of you might find this request strange since you have grown up with various instruments …
The Deity of the Holy Spirit: Omnipotence
OMNIPOTENCE Job 33:4 (CSB) — 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Psalm 104:30 (CSB) — 30 When you send your breath, they are created, and you renew the surface of the ground. Romans 15:19 (CSB) — 19 by the power of miraculous signs and …
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Biblical Reasons 