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Finally, Paul confronted their rank idolatry. In Acts 17:29 Paul moved the discussion out of the familiar world of the Greeks and into a distinctively Christian view of reality.
Paul M. Gould • Cultural Apologetics
Let’s set all lesser things aside and prayerfully, before the Lord, rediscover his powerful gospel, while we still can.
Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. • The Gospel
Intro summary:
The Church faces a very real adversary in Satan. The Church must constantly be at war with Satan.
Churches must be aligned in the Gospel doctrinally and practically. Walk the talk. Usually, they lean toward one or the other.
We need churches to find their Christianity again - not just more events or programs to attract outside audiences. People want truth, beauty and generosity and are not finding it in churches today.
Do you know this King? Have you shared Him with your son? Only Jesus Christ satisfies the threefold criteria of a transcendent cause, as outlined in the Scriptures: 1. Jesus Christ is truly heroic. “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes
... See moreRobert Lewis • Raising a Modern-Day Knight
Macro and Micro Messages The process of interpreting the redemptive truth evident throughout biblical history is known as the redemptive-historical method. This is a vital and foundational tool that expositors need to accurately and gracefully interpret texts in their full context.
Bryan Chapell • Christ-Centered Preaching
E. M. Bounds, that legendary nineteenth-century prophet of prayer, wrote, “The entire man must pray. The whole man—life, heart, temper, mind, are in it . . . it takes a whole heart to do effectual praying.
John Eldredge • Moving Mountains
If you listen closely to the best expositors, you will notice that, after they make a declarative statement of what a text means, they most often simply repeat or restate the portion of the text that supports their statement and thus establishes its truth.
Bryan Chapell • Christ-Centered Preaching
Think of your life as a great construction site. The foundation should consist of being loved well; a strong base of love makes for a strong structure. For a boy, being seen, wanted, invited, and encouraged provides tremendous foundational materials. Having his young heart handled lovingly and intentionally during his formative years furnishes
... See moreMichael Thompson • The Heart of a Warrior
The second illustration comes from repeatedly hearing small group Bible studies go straight to the question, What does this passage mean to me? while bypassing the prior question, What does the passage say and why do I think my interpretation is correct?
J.P. Moreland • Love Your God With All Your Mind
Proverbs 5 shows us that a father is to talk straight with his son about the boundaries God has put around His gift of sex. Notice that the father doesn’t mince any words. He attempts to prepare his son for what might occur long before it happens. This is precisely what we are to do as leaders of our homes.