I’m intentionally slowly reworking through a 2-volume work by Jerry Bridges “The Pursuit of Holiness” and “The Practice of Godliness” . Currently Bridges is talking about fearing God is a balance that drives us to stand back in awe and yet also enter toward Him in love. He writes about this tension (TPOG; pp.19-20) … “It is…
Category: Jesus
ABSOLUTE SACRIFICE
“Therefore, I urge you brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test…
Absolute Adventure
It is one thing to watch or read about an adventure, but it is another thing altogether to actually be a part of an adventure. Jesus invited his disciples to an extraordinary adventure of following Him. As we examine this adventure we will also recognize that God calls you to join the adventure of participating…
Parable of Forgiveness (to give)
MATTHEW 18:21-35 Forgiveness is required. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is essential to life. We must not only receive God’s forgiveness to have eternal life in heaven and personally know God; but we must also give forgiveness to others. Before Jesus shares a parable about the essential nature of forgiveness Peter asks him a question, “How…
Growing Godly Generations 