Colossians 2:6-7, 3:5-11 Rowboat Mentality and the Christian Life John Bogle, founder of Vanguard Funds, in Donald Keough’s The Ten Commandements for Business Failure. How did we receive Christ? By faith and with repentance. Continue in Him. Why do we miss this? Our act of continuing faith, “put off, put on.” Sins of the flesh. [...]
Colossians 3:1-5 Hypocrisy explained. What are we really saying about faith? Foundation of it all – who is Jesus to you? Different types of faith. Historical Mental assent Conviction Trust from the heart Saving faith means a different relationship with God. Saving/Trusting faith is not easy. It is hard work. Take it to every area [...]
1 Samuel 16:6-7 Being here is not about joining some strange cult! Life is a journey with God in pursuit. Context: What is going on here? Saul was king, but he did not do things God’s way. Prideful but frightened. Samuel is called to anoint another king. He goes to Bethlehem to see the sons [...]
1 Corinthians 1:18-31 What am I looking for in everyday life? Perfection! From myself, others, my family, life Context: vs. 26 – this is not anti-intellectualism! Corinthian context: elevation of wisdom Notice “not many” in 1 Corinthians 1:26 Wordly Wisdom and God’s Wisdom vss. 27-28 Self-sufficiency and financial independence – the “wise” and “strong”. Community [...]
Acts 18:1-11 and 1 Cor 1:18-25 Two type of Apologetics Cultural: preparing the way for those who will believe. Personal: our witnessing to the present reality of Christ. Context: From Athens to Corinth. Acts 18:1-11 Corinth: a sea port, valued oratory above all Paul as a “tent-maker” Reasoned to those who shared his worldview – [...]