Now for something a little different. A look at God, but using some reference tools that most people probably don’t have, but are free for the asking. I just wanted to get that out front so you know. To try to summarize the nature and person of God is a little tough. The entire Bible… Continue reading God’s Attributes: Self Existence
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The Bible, Part 3
To wrap up, for now, these passages about the Bible, this is what various New Testament writers say. The Bible has a purpose. Each man who wrote down Gods inspired words did it to have a permanent record of the teachings of God. We can learn about him, but also that we have hope. We… Continue reading The Bible, Part 3
The Bible, Part 2
Here’s a group of scriptures that continue our look at what the Bible says about the Bible. It begins with what God himself has to say, and ends with what Jesus has to say about scriptures. In all the Bible, the best place to learn about who God is, and how he relates to mankind… Continue reading The Bible, Part 2
The Bible, Part 1
The below verses are a group of references taken from the Southern Baptist Faith and Message. There will be more to come, but this is a start. Rather than parroting off the statement from the Baptist Faith and Message, let’s just read these scriptures and let the words speak for themselves. All verses are from… Continue reading The Bible, Part 1
Only a Branch
Closing Thought. ONLY A BRANCH “I am the vine, ye are the branches.” –John 15:5 “Tis only a little Branch, A thing so fragile and weak, But that little Branch hath a message true To give, could it only speak. “I’m only a little Branch, I live by a life not mine, For the sap… Continue reading Only a Branch
What the Bible Says About the Bible: Introduction and Purpose
Recently, I heard about a book called ‘The Shape of Faith’ by Brad Waggoner. It was written after a survey was taken to see just what Christians today really believe. The results are troubling. If statistical studies intrest you, buy the book. There are some very basic principles that we all need to evaluate for… Continue reading What the Bible Says About the Bible: Introduction and Purpose
Prevailing Prayer, Day 31
Key Scripture: John 15:16b. … and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. Key Idea: The promise was given to disciples who were ready to give themselves, in the likeness of the true Vine,… Continue reading Prevailing Prayer, Day 31
Abiding Fruit, Day 30
Key Scripture: John 15:16a. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, … Key Idea: There are some fruits that will not keep. One sort of pears or apples must be used at once; another sort can be… Continue reading Abiding Fruit, Day 30
Election, Day 29
Key Scripture: John 15:16a. “You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, … Key Idea: The branch does not choose the vine, or decide on which vine it will grow. The vine brings forth the branch, as and where it will. Even so Christ… Continue reading Election, Day 29
Christs Friendship: Its Intimacy, Day 28
Key Scripture: John 15:15. “No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you. Key Idea: The highest proof of true friendship, and one great source… Continue reading Christs Friendship: Its Intimacy, Day 28