Friday, June 20, 2008
Time For Fellowship!
This Sunday morning (8/22) we need to talk about and plan a fellowship for June. One idea is to "rent" a pool somewhere in Amarillo (Shawn and Angie know where:) ) for the evening. We can also have a cookout along with our night of swimming and fellowship. All I ask is that you all refrain from laughing at my pale complexion. There will be a glare so wear your sun glasses!
Reading Scripture for a Biblical Worldview: Psalm 84:11b
Worldview Points: Christian Ethic
"No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly."
When believers live a godly life they will be recipients of the good blessings of Almighty God. It must be added that this text in no way means that the godly life will be easy. The godly life lived out will certainly bring God's blessings and the grace to persevere through the difficult times.
"No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly."
When believers live a godly life they will be recipients of the good blessings of Almighty God. It must be added that this text in no way means that the godly life will be easy. The godly life lived out will certainly bring God's blessings and the grace to persevere through the difficult times.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Reading Scripture for a Biblical Worldview: Psalm 83:2b
Worldview Points: Atheism; Humanism
"...and those who hate You have exalted themselves."
In this verse we find the enemies of God hating Him and exalting themselves as their hate comes to fruition. This is the natural result for those who seek to turn their backs on God liberating themselves to a life of self- exaltation and superficially fulfilled pleasure.
"...and those who hate You have exalted themselves."
In this verse we find the enemies of God hating Him and exalting themselves as their hate comes to fruition. This is the natural result for those who seek to turn their backs on God liberating themselves to a life of self- exaltation and superficially fulfilled pleasure.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Reading Scripture for a Biblical Worldview: 2 Thessalonians 2:15
Worldview Points: Truth, Biblical Doctrine, Apologetics
2 Thessalonians 2:15 “So then, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”
The “Man of Lawlessness” and the messengers of deception will arise on the scene of world history proclaiming their “gospel of deceit” yet, Paul exhorts the Thessalonian believers and all believers in every age, in verse 15, to stand firm and hold to the traditions or doctrines taught to them by Paul and the apostles. The verb “hold” means to seize or become master of. The word “traditions” refers to instruction and the substance of teaching. Paul exhorts all believers to refrain from accepting the false notions spread by false teachers. In verse 15 Paul provides a direct imperative for all believers to hold to the belief system and body of doctrine given through the teachings of the prophets, Christ, and the apostles through the revelation of God Himself whether that tradition was handed down by their words spoken or written.
2 Thessalonians 2:15 “So then, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.”
The “Man of Lawlessness” and the messengers of deception will arise on the scene of world history proclaiming their “gospel of deceit” yet, Paul exhorts the Thessalonian believers and all believers in every age, in verse 15, to stand firm and hold to the traditions or doctrines taught to them by Paul and the apostles. The verb “hold” means to seize or become master of. The word “traditions” refers to instruction and the substance of teaching. Paul exhorts all believers to refrain from accepting the false notions spread by false teachers. In verse 15 Paul provides a direct imperative for all believers to hold to the belief system and body of doctrine given through the teachings of the prophets, Christ, and the apostles through the revelation of God Himself whether that tradition was handed down by their words spoken or written.
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