This article is a continuation of a series from “Teaching with Truth” about the purpose and power of Christian education and making disciples of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 28:18-20, we read these words from the resurrected Christ speaking to His disciples: And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been to me … Read more
“I am the vine, you are the branches; if you abide in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing” John 15:5. In my last post, Abiding in Christ and Bearing Fruit – Part 1, I stated that true Christians are born again by the … Read more
“I am the vine, you are the branches; if you abide in Me and I in you, you will bear much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing” John 15:5. If you are a Christian, saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, you have been supernaturally born again by the power … Read more
“Therefore, be imitators of God as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice of God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 This past weekend our church, First Baptist Church at Weston, sponsored a marriage conference, God’s Blueprint for Marriage, led by Dr. John Street, professor … Read more
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 At our WCA graduation this past May, our keynote speaker, who is a nationally recognized oncologist and dad to three of our students, gave a stellar speech with this simple title: Smile, … Read more
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 What does it mean to be guided by God? What does it mean for God to guide your understanding (thoughts), heart (actions), and paths (life)? … Read more
“And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way He said to them, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death and deliver Him over … Read more
“But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” John 1:12-13 One of the most amazing doctrines in the word of God … Read more
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 Christians, most importantly pastors, are called by God to know and teach sound doctrine. This is one of the foundations of strong Biblical churches that guides … Read more
“This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with Him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He … Read more