Pastoral

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 13

    E21 Reason F1 Defined G1 The capacity for logical, rational, and analytic thought; intelligence. (Source) G2 A legal definition: REASON. By reason is usually understood that power by which we distinguish truth from falsehood, and right from wrong; and by which we are enabled to combine means for the attainment of particular ends. 2.…

  • A Few Thoughts about the Importance of Truth

    There is truth, and there is lie. There is light, and there is darkness. Jesus declared: B1 About truth: John 14:6 WEL Jesus explains to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. B2 About lie: John 8:44 NIrV You belong to your…

  • A Few Further Thoughts about Forgiveness

    The issue/situation/offense/abuse/crime is never forgotten. The pain and trauma still exists. The need for revenge has been given to God who judges and sentences perfectly. If someone is to be forgiven, the one seeking forgiveness must do something. Repentance is required. Repentance is knowledge, assent, confession, asking for forgiveness, and reimbursement. Does the offender…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 11

    E17 Slow to Anger F1 He does get angry, and it is for a reason. Mark 3:5 NIV He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. G1 God is slow…

  • Dad’s Involvement in Family

    John Rosemond 18 Jun 21 FB [This is from Facebook. His site is https://www.rosemond.com/ ] A father’s role is crucial to his child’s success in a number of ways. Studies have shown that preschoolers, both male and female, whose fathers are actively involved in their upbringing tend to be more outgoing, adaptable, and accepting of challenge.…

  • A Few Thoughts about Destroying the Church

    How can the enemies of Messiah destroy His church? B1 First truth—they cannot. Matthew 16:18 WEL I also say to you that you are Peter [a stone]. I will build my church on this massive rock, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. See also 2 Peter 1:11, Hebrews 7:25, and…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 5

    E3 Forgiving F1 Definition G1 Definition: Definition: Forgiveness is the transferring of revenge to God who judges and sentences justly. The pain of experiencing the offense is still there. There is no such thing as forgive and forget. Regret from the offender is not enough; there must be remorse. Consider a quote from Dr. George Simon…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 4

    Doctrine B1 What it is C1 God’s character traits (attributes). These attributes are God’s glory. This is a glory of character and spirit. His glory is not what He has but in whom He is. He will not share His glory (Isaiah 42:8). The heavens (atmosphere and universe) reveal His glory (Psalm 19:1) as well…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 3

    C3 Messiah D1 Sin must be punished. D2 Either I must be punished for my sin, or a voluntary substitute must. D3 The substitute must be sinless or else the must die for their own sins (rebellion against God’s laws). D4 The only sinless human is the eternal Messiah, Jesus (Yeshua). Hebrews 4:14-15 NRSV…

  • A Few Thoughts About Discipling Part 2

    C2 Obedience or rebellion D1 We obey; we live. We disobey; we are punished. D2 Obedience is based on E1 Believing God F1 John 14:1 MKJV Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me. F2 Hebrews 11:6 NLT And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone…