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Reading the Bible Anew Table Fellowship Part Two Why isn’t it Done and What are We Missing? Table Fellowship is the most common type of fellowship depicted in the New Testament. Table Fellowship means meeting with others besides your family in your home and having a meal together. However, not even families are eating together …
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“Preaching in Culture vs Preaching Religion” Do you know you listen to “preaching” every day? Preaching is a proclamation of a narrative. What is the message of the narrative you hear in our culture? In the Christian religion it is the proclamation of the good news of the gospel. The gospel Story of Redemption is …
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“The Decline of Christianity” Part One “The world has changed. I see it in the water. I feel it in the Earth. I smell it in the air.Much that once was is lost, For none now live who remember it.” For those who are baby boomers, generation X or older, it is apparent that something …
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Would You Have the Courage of the Founders? Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death? The slogan of the Founders of Our Nation. ” “Eighty-six years I have served him, and he never did me any wrong. How can I blaspheme my King who saved me?” –Polycarp, Bishop of Smyma–disciple of John. Do we have …
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One of the Most Difficult Decisions for Many Christians Do I dare take the chance of alienating my friends and neighbors by sharing God’s concept of morality? Do I speak up in the Public Square when i see the culture defying God’s laws? Do I speak “truth to power” when our leaders are heading down …
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Challenged Don’t know what to do with what’s happening in our out of control culture? Read On. It’s always a challenge To always serve God. It’s not always easy— But, who said it was? Respect and obey rulers Though you disagree— It is God’s plan— Obey, make God pleased! Consider your choices. Examine …
Morality and the Public Square–to be Continued Hello Everyone! Martha and I are going to take about a month off. This is high time for gardening and final cleanup for summer. In addition, we will be flying to California the last of the month and early May to pick up our granddaughter. She is on …
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Truth to Power Christians should confront Sin within the church.— Holy word requires— Duty MUST not shirk! When it comes to power— Different duties defined. Some Christians rise up— Actively inclined! We are all citizens– God, country—Mankind. God created everything— Power, government—Time! Struggles are many— Dark evil exists. With rulers—folks in power …
Christian Historians Christian Historians True historians Write carefully, Checking the sources Critically Verified witnesses Relate the news Responding to questions To see what’s true. Gathers information, Then writes it down. Remembers the order So truth abounds. The certainty of The things we’re taught, Confirms our belief In Jesus and God. …