Regeneration
The Rule of the Heart
When we are raised with Christ our clothes change and the old way of thinking and living no longer fits with our new moral attire
The Rule of the Heart
When we are raised with Christ our clothes change and the old way of thinking and living no longer fits with our new moral attire
Hidden with Christ in God
Paul writes that we’re being renewed in knowledge after the image of Christ and that renewal requires putting off sinful passions and practices.
Hidden with Christ in God
Paul uses the analogy of dressing to tell us to take off sinful passions and practices and to no longer wear them
Doing all things in Hope
The Christian life is characterized by hopefulness. The cultural mandate means that everything we do is motivated by a looking forward to Christ's restoration of all things.
The Beginnings of Restoration
The Easter story is the story of the beginning of Christ's promise to make all things new. As the firstborn from among the dead, Jesus is fulfilling the original mandate given to Adam and Eve.
The Joy of the Lord is our Strength
The restoration events depicted in Nehemiah 8 are a good example to the Church today of what our attitude towards the teachings of scripture should be, especially as we enter a new year.
The Joy of the Lord is our Strength
The restoration events depicted in Nehemiah 8 are a good example to the Church today of what our attitude towards the teachings of scripture should be especially as we enter a new year.
The Calling and Fruits of Evangelism
The humanism of our culture is burning out and idle utopian delusions occupy those waiting for the end. While humanism is committing suicide, this is a time of glorious opportunity to bring the saving Gospel of Jesus.
The Calling and Fruits of Evangelism
The humanism of our culture is burning out and idle utopian delusions occupy those waiting for the end. While humanism is committing suicide, this is a time of glorious opportunity to bring the saving Gospel of Jesus.
Ministry, Service, and Power
The humanist vision of the future is to bring rebirth by controlling people; the biblical vision is that the powerful work of the Holy Spirit will transform people. When we try to change people by our own power we end up sinfully dominating and controlling others. We are called to serve, not change, others. We cannot make a new creation out of anyone; only God can. In seeking the kingdom and righteousness of God, we seek God’s purposes instead of instant personal satisfaction. We exercise a power and authority from beyond history, for the good of future generations.
Ministry, Service, and Power
The humanist vision of the future is to bring rebirth by controlling people; the biblical vision is that the powerful work of the Holy Spirit will transform people. When we try to change people by our own power we end up sinfully dominating and controlling others. We are called to serve, not change, others. We cannot make a new creation out of anyone; only God can. In seeking the kingdom and righteousness of God, we seek God's purposes instead of instant personal satisfaction. We exercise a power and authority from beyond history, for the good of future generations.