Discipleship

  • A Few Thoughts About Morals Are Only Personal Opinions

    Often, we hear objections to Christianity as, “Moral Truths Are a Matter of Personal Opinion.” Answer: This is the narcissistic view of truth and life. The relativistic view of truth is similar, but it doesn’t have the personality disorders. Both lead to chaos. B1 Some resources on the narcissistic and/or relativistic view: C1 Nine…

  • A Few Thoughts About Listening

    Importance of listening Listening B1 Body language C1 If standing, stance and posture may show we are open to listening or not. Do not authoritatively but compassionately. C2 If sitting, then sit upright, leaning slightly forward, and not slouching, leaning away, or folding the arms. C3 Nodding the head occasionally C4 Not being distracted…

  • A Few Thoughts About Waiting on God

      Psalms 27:14 NKJV Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Wait on the Lord. This is one of the hardest things to understand. We pray and then wait. Some examples: B1 A short wait (they prayed, and God answered quickly).…

  • A Few Thoughts About the Book of Proverbs Part 1

    Part 1: Introduction B1 Author B2 Purpose: to show the contrast between God’s wisdom and human wisdom. B3 Why read and study? Proverbs 1:2-6 NRSV For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, 3 for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,…

  • A Few Thoughts on Proverbs 21:21

    Proverbs 21:21 NKJV He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Pursues (follows) B1 The word pursue (follows) is רָדַף râdaph (Strong’s H7291). It means “to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by).” B2 We need C1 Desire C2 Motivation C3 Ability C4 Strength C5 Dedication B3…

  • A Few Thoughts on the Last Day Church

    Tommy Ice lists the following denials The following is a list of the seven major passages that deal with the last days for the church: 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 4:3-4; James 5:1-8; 2 Peter 2:1-22, 3:3-6; Jude 1-25. Every one of these passages repeatedly emphasizes the great characteristic of the final time…

  • A Few Thoughts About a Christian Lifestyle

    Lifestyle defined: noun the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. (Source) The foundation, the first principle, of a lifestyle is B1 Our human nature is corrupted by sin. B2 Adam was the first sinner. Even though Eve committed sin first,…

  • A Few Thoughts About Temptation

    1 Corinthians 10:12-13 WEL Therefore, the one who thinks he stands, beware lest he fall. 13 No temptation has taken you but what is common to humanity, but God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, and with the temptation he will also make a way…

  • A Few Thoughts About Christian Character Traits

    James 3:8-9 WEL But the tongue can no one tame. [It is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless God, even the Father, and with the same we curse people, who are made according to God’s likeness. Colossians 3:9-10 WEL Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have…

  • A Few Thoughts About Covering Up Sin

    The Houston Chronicle has printed Abuse of Faith Part 4. It is a must reading how religious leaders cover up their sins and the sins of other leaders, pastors, missionaries, teachers, and members. It is a disgrace to God, to Christianity, and to the leaders and members who are godly. These fake Christians need…