I found this article on John MacArthur's website about preaching God's Word. It is a wonderful article.
http://www.gty.org/Resources/Articles/9888.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Christ: The Only Answer
This Sunday we will return to the book of Colossians. We are approaching the section of the book where Paul exposes the false teaching that is espoused in that community.
It is such a relevant study for us today, because of the influx and popularity of false teaching. It seems that everywhere you look or read a new false teaching is being promoted, but as you reflect on the newness of the teaching you realize it is the same false teaching, but it is couched with different terminology.
The false teaching which is most prevalent today is that Jesus is not the only way to heaven. This statement is diametrically opposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus states, "I am the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). We as believers need to be prepared for false teaching, and the way we prepare ourselves is by being knowledgeable of the Truth.
May the Lord open our eyes to His Truth.
It is such a relevant study for us today, because of the influx and popularity of false teaching. It seems that everywhere you look or read a new false teaching is being promoted, but as you reflect on the newness of the teaching you realize it is the same false teaching, but it is couched with different terminology.
The false teaching which is most prevalent today is that Jesus is not the only way to heaven. This statement is diametrically opposed to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus states, "I am the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). We as believers need to be prepared for false teaching, and the way we prepare ourselves is by being knowledgeable of the Truth.
May the Lord open our eyes to His Truth.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Heaven
We were reminded last night in Revelation 21 and 22 about heaven. What a glorious place it is, and I cannot wait to dwell there. It is beautiful for a myriad of reasons which are listed in those two chapters, but we were reminded the greatest reason for its beauty is that God dwells there. As a result of His dwelling there, there is no need for a lamp, a light, or even the sun because He is the Light.
Those two passages constantly remind me of what the Apostle Paul told the Philippian church in Philippians 3:20 "our citizenship is in heaven." I pray that your citizenship is not here but is in heaven. If it is not, my prayer is that the Lord will bring conviction in your life and you recognize that you need Him as your Lord and Savior. The Lord has called you to receive Him and His forgiveness. If you would like to know more about His forgiveness, I would encourage you to contact me so that we can discuss it further.
Please continue to pray for all believers to be revived so that we may serve the great God.
Those two passages constantly remind me of what the Apostle Paul told the Philippian church in Philippians 3:20 "our citizenship is in heaven." I pray that your citizenship is not here but is in heaven. If it is not, my prayer is that the Lord will bring conviction in your life and you recognize that you need Him as your Lord and Savior. The Lord has called you to receive Him and His forgiveness. If you would like to know more about His forgiveness, I would encourage you to contact me so that we can discuss it further.
Please continue to pray for all believers to be revived so that we may serve the great God.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Revival
Our revival began yesterday (May 4). Dr. Jim Futral, Executive Director-Treasurer of Mississippi Baptist Convention Board, is preaching it. He has done a great job of encouraging the saints to focus on the Father.
Sunday evening, he preached on Psalm 23 and focused on verse 3; specifically, the phrase "He restores my soul." It was a wonderful principle to reflect on as God desires to restore our souls if we will allow Him. God desires to take our injured souls from whatever cause and restore them back to Himself. It was a great challenge and encouragement. My prayer is the Lord will be allowed to restore all of our souls as we seek to serve Him in our daily lives.
We have three more evenings of revival. I am praying that God's people will be revived so that we can enter the mission field He has prepared for us for the express purpose of sharing the gospel.
Sunday evening, he preached on Psalm 23 and focused on verse 3; specifically, the phrase "He restores my soul." It was a wonderful principle to reflect on as God desires to restore our souls if we will allow Him. God desires to take our injured souls from whatever cause and restore them back to Himself. It was a great challenge and encouragement. My prayer is the Lord will be allowed to restore all of our souls as we seek to serve Him in our daily lives.
We have three more evenings of revival. I am praying that God's people will be revived so that we can enter the mission field He has prepared for us for the express purpose of sharing the gospel.
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