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
Christs Friendship: Its Evidence, Day 27
Key Scripture: John 15:14. “You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. Key Idea: Our Lord has said what He gave as proof of His friendship: He gave His life for us. He now tells us what our part is to be–to do the things which He commands. He gave His life… Continue reading Christs Friendship: Its Evidence, Day 27
Christs Friendship: Its Origin, Day 26
Key Scripture: John 15:13. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. Key Idea: Our relation to Christ is one of love. In speaking of this previously, He showed us what His love was in its heavenly glory; the same love with which the Father had loved… Continue reading Christs Friendship: Its Origin, Day 26
True Disciples, Day 18
Key Scripture: John 15:8. “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. Key Idea: Bear much fruit: so shall ye be My disciples–Let me beg every reader to consider these words most seriously. Be not content with the thought of gradually doing a little more or… Continue reading True Disciples, Day 18
Even as I Have Loved You, Day25
Key Scripture: John 15:12. “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Key Idea: … we shall see that it is not the question of what we feel able to accomplish, but of what Christ is able to work in us. These high and holy commands–“Obey, even as I!… Continue reading Even as I Have Loved You, Day25