Teaching by Tag: Culture
The Story of Jephthah: The Cautionary Tale of a Tragic Hero
Selfish ambition can be disguised as spiritual ability, though sinful people are used to accomplish God’s sovereign purposes. Syncretism has serious consequences, and salvation is only found through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
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Standing Alone
We are called to follow our Lord Jesus, even if no one is standing with us. Standing alone means knowing that Christ lives in us, so that we speak and live in the truth.
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God’s Creation, God’s Design
Walt Heyer shares the story of how the redemptive and transformative power of Jesus Christ changed the direction of his life.
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Neglected But Essential: Jude
The church must be secure in her stand for Christ, not with swords drawn in the highways and byways of political debates and social causes, but it must be steadfast in the battle for its very existence as “light” and “salt.”
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Neglected But Essential: 2 John
How do we guard against false teaching and maintain doctrinal purity? By speaking the truth in love as we abide in the teaching of Christ and walk according to His commandments.
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All Things New: Living As a Child of God, Part 4 (Gather)
The first century church was oriented toward the “we,” but the twenty-first century church is oriented toward the “me.” We all have a need to be connected to each other, and every single one of us is a critical player in the body of Christ.
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The Superlative Nature of Love, Part 2
Love is not to be construed as agreement and disagreement is not to be construed as hate. The gospel is best communicated when the conviction of those who believe it can be observed by those who don’t.
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Colossians, Part 8: The Gospel Transforms Slaves and Masters
The Lord Jesus Christ is your ultimate master. Do everything as though you are doing it for Him, no matter who your earthly authority is at this time.
Watch / ListenColossians, Part 6: Identity in Christ
A primary tactic of the enemy, our flesh, and the fallen world is to use shreds of truth to lead us to false solutions. Only Jesus Christ has the true right, power, and authority to bestow, form, and shape our identity.
Watch / ListenColossians, Part 5: Deceptive Philosophies
Paul admonished the Colossians to stop letting deceptive philosophies infiltrate the church that are human-focused, not God-focused. The primary threat to the church today is the same threat that it was to the church in the first century. Truth is not found within us, but within God’s Word.
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