Whether one is a believer in Christ or not, there is no way to avoid problems (challenges) of life. God’s Word, however, provides ample guidance for followers of Christ to be overwhelming conquerors whenever they face and deal with problems, no matter what the outcomes may be. Whenever any challenge of life surfaces for a…
Prayer is vital for a believer to grow in Christ. Recognizing that truth, followers of Jesus can use the prayer acrostic C.A.S.T. as a tool to promote personal growth in Christ. Confession … loving God by confession of personal sins Adoration … loving God by worship due HimSupplication … loving God by interceding for others and yourself Thanksgiving ……
Grace, basically, means “gift.” With regard to God’s grace, this gift is beyond anyone’s expectations since it is the unmerited favor of God toward those who do not deserve it. Webster’s Dictionary (1975) defines grace as “unmerited divine assistance given to man for his regeneration and sanctification.” Divine grace is a gift provided by God…
One of the pillars supporting beneficial relationships is forgiveness. Paradoxically, there are few aspects of life more misunderstood or neglected. The definition and practice of forgiveness typically varies from person to person which leads to unrealistic expectations and, often, disheartening results. The following misconceptions of forgiveness are often accepted as “truth” but are not supported…
Jesus Christ is Head of His Church Thus far, this series has presented biblical teaching on church leaders and leadership plans in order to address misconceptions and differing viewpoints about church leadership. In this article, we will focus on the most important aspect of church leadership. This pinnacle truth is . . . The Lord…
New Testament Description of Church Leadership This article is the second in a mini-series on church leadership. The intent of this series is to present the biblical basis for church leadership portrayed in the New Testament. Part 1 of this series described various church leadership models that exist in churches today and gave a brief summary of…
Overview of Common Forms of Church Government Most churches agree with the following statement: “With Christ as our Chief Shepherd, we desire the leadership in our church family to be under the direction of the Holy Spirit and in conformity to the Word of God.” With the above statement in view, this series will review…
Characteristics of Church Leaders Thus far, this series has presented several biblical insights about church leaders and leadership plans. This study highlights characteristics of church leaders and does not review the specific leadership qualifications listed in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. As a point of clarification, “characteristic” is defined as a distinguishing trait, while “qualification” is defined…
The REAL Christmas Story How long have you been making plans for your funeral? As far as your life on this earth is concerned, your birth started the countdown to your death. Yet, if you are like most people with good health, you don’t think about the physical end of your life. Hardly anyone plans…
The greatest personal challenge a Christian will face is to become a Christ-like servant. It is the low road to a believer’s high calling. It is a challenge because it goes against our natural desire for popularity, power, and prominence. Not surprisingly, Jesus was the perfect example of a servant when He lived on the…