According to Oscar Thompson in his book "Concentric Circles of Concerns", a true disciple has four characteristics: 1. a personal relationship with the teacher, 2. is under total authority of the teacher, 3. possesses and demonstrates the character of the teacher and 4. must be prepared to suffer for the teacher.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Evangelism
"Evangelism is primarily an act of passionate obedience rather than an intellectual pursuit."
Chinese woman leads dozens to Christ
Baptist Press - Chinese woman leads dozens to Christ with 70¢ tract - News with a Christian Perspective
This is a beautiful story that should challenge all of us.
This is a beautiful story that should challenge all of us.
Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
Joel C. Rosenberg's Blog
This is great reading. I would encourage you to visit the site and subscribe. It will keep you up to date with what is going on in the world with a Biblical perspective in mind.
This is great reading. I would encourage you to visit the site and subscribe. It will keep you up to date with what is going on in the world with a Biblical perspective in mind.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Evangelism
"Any religion that does not consider itself valuable enough to share with nonbelievers is fated to crumble from within" - A Wise Man
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Evolution vs. Creation
This is a very interesting article on the evolution vs. creation debate.
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34514
http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34514
Abba, Father
"Abba, Father! He who can say this, hath uttered better music than cherubim or seraphim can reach. There is heaven in the depth of that word-Father! There is all I can ask; all my necessities can demand; all my wishes can desire. I have all in all to all eternity when I can say, "Father." - Spurgeon
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
His Footprints
This came from my devotions with C.H. Spurgeon this morning, "Remember this, Christian, and let it comfort thee. However difficult and painful thy road, it is marked by the footsteps of thy Saviour; and even when thou reachest the dark valley of the shadow of death, and the deep waters of the swelling Jordan, thou wilt find his footprints there."
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Seventeen Promises in the 23rd Psalm
“The Lord is my Shepherd = That's Relationship!
“I shall not want” = That's Supply!
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures” = That's Rest!
“He leadeth me beside the still waters” = That's Refreshment!
“He restoreth my soul” = That's Healing!
“He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness” = That's Guidance!
“For His name sake” = That's Purpose!
“I shall not want” = That's Supply!
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures” = That's Rest!
“He leadeth me beside the still waters” = That's Refreshment!
“He restoreth my soul” = That's Healing!
“He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness” = That's Guidance!
“For His name sake” = That's Purpose!
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” = That's Testing!
“I will fear no evil” = That's Protection!
“For Thou art with me” = That's Faithfulness!
“Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” = That's Discipline!
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies” = That's Hope!
“Thou annointest my head with oil” = That's Consecration!
“My cup runneth over” = That's Abundance!
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” = That's Blessing!
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord” = That's Security!
“Forever” = That's Eternity!
“I will fear no evil” = That's Protection!
“For Thou art with me” = That's Faithfulness!
“Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me” = That's Discipline!
“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies” = That's Hope!
“Thou annointest my head with oil” = That's Consecration!
“My cup runneth over” = That's Abundance!
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life” = That's Blessing!
“And I will dwell in the house of the Lord” = That's Security!
“Forever” = That's Eternity!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
53 million Babies Aborted in America
God's view of the unborn has not changed. The Bible says in Exodus 21:22-23 "If men who are fighting hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman's husband demands and the court allows. (23) But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life."
Baptist Press - Staggering: U.S. passed 53 million abortion mark in 2010 - News with a Christian Perspective
Baptist Press - Staggering: U.S. passed 53 million abortion mark in 2010 - News with a Christian Perspective
Monday, January 10, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Ten Times Worse
I just heard a lady say on television that her current situation was like being in hell, but ten times worse because she was still alive. She obviously does not understand the biblical concept of hell.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Diving Board
"Some preachers treat the Bible like a diving board. They use it to jump in but they never come back to it." - Dr. Mark Tolbert (NOBTS)
Signs of the Times
Our children (not mine) are watching "Glee" and our president is reversing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Go figure.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Wall of Al Magog
Studying the book of Ezekiel. Did you know that the Great Wall of China that was built during the Ming Dynasty in the 5th century BC (also called "the Wall of Al Magog" by the Arabs) was built to keep the Hunnic hoards (Russians) out of China? Very interesting.
