What Is Christianity?
As I have walked churches for decades now and talked with Christians within various denominations. In that time, I have found such a variety of ideas about what the church is and its purpose here on earth. I marvel at the differences of perception as to how we walk out our faith as we live out our daily lives. It would seem that for most of the congregations of churches today, the church has been reduced to nothing more than a lifestyle choice. People clean themselves up as in accordance with the required lifestyle ordained by the church they choose.
What do I mean by lifestyle choice? [Read more…]
The Heart of the Matter
O.K., so we know that we are a new creation in Christ, but what does that really mean? What is so “new” about us? Are we really so different as the ones out there that do not know our Lord? What is the mark of a person who has been transformed into a new creation? [Read more…]
Favorite Quotes
New Lifestyle or New Creation?
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. II Corinthians 5:17
Interesting question. After all, is there really a difference between the two? And if there is a difference, does it really matter to me? I trust that after a little exploration we will see that the difference can literally be life or death. [Read more…]
Beware! Obstacles to Maturity in Christ
Have you ever noticed those among us who have so much understanding of the Word of God that it leaves you with a sense of wonder at how much they perceive? We all know at least one or two whom we fellowship with at some level that exude such confidence that we know is beyond human ability. There is no question that the eyes of their understanding have been opened (Ephesians 1:18) and they walk in truth fully prepared to give a reason for the hope that is within them with gentleness and respect. (I Peter 3:15)
When I am around such people there rises in me an inward calling, “I want that! I desire to know as much and be able to reflect His attributes as well as these people do!” But how? [Read more…]
4 Hindrances to Obtaining Unity of the Faith
…until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ… Ephesians 4:13
Having pondered the reason why people who call themselves Christians are not unified under the name of Jesus Christ, I have come to identify 4 common issues that I believe thwart maturity in Christ, the kind of maturity that results in unity of the Faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God. (Ephesians 4:13) [Read more…]
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