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Category Archives: Jesus
The Command to Love Then and Now
Can you imagine a national constitution whose summary is that the citizens are responsible to love God with all of themselves and one another as they love themselves? Continue reading
Posted in Christ as Example, Christian Suffering, Cultural Engagement, Dispensational Distinctives, Helping Others, Jesus, New Testament Commands, Old Testament Commands, Theological Overview, TORAH, True Biblical Love
Tagged Dispensational Distinctions, Imitation of Christ, Jesus, Lev 19:18, love, New Testament, Old Testament, Pattern of Christ, Real Love, Self-Sacrifice, TORAH
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Stock Up! Matthew 6:19-21
Matthew 6:19–21 (NASB95) 19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where … Continue reading
In Everything Give Thanks
There is no more theologically-demanding instruction in the New Testament than we find in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. By “theologically-demanding” I mean this command makes us think … Continue reading
Veterans’ Day 2014: The Key to Courage Under Fire
Spiritual alertness as a general orientation, combined with prayer—personal engagement of our Heavenly Father—are by God’s design and revelation a preventative against the power of temptation. Continue reading
Posted in American Heritage, Jesus, New Testament Commands
Tagged Christian, Courage, Gethsemane, God's Will, Jesus, Prayer, Sacrifice, Strength, Temptation, Veterans' Day, Victory
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Unexpected Responsibilities: Exploring God’s Commands to Pray
God’s commands to pray are all over the Bible. It’s like God is saying, “Talk to Me” everywhere you turn. Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, New Testament Commands, Paul, Prayer, Theological Overview
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3, Discipleship, Jesus, Prayer, Spiritual Growth
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4 November 2010: Rejoice
The Command Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:12, NAS) Rejoice is CHAIRO, χαιρω, a common word in the Greek NT … Continue reading
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7 October 2010: Love
“…love one another….” The command in Scripture that Christians love each other is to me one of the most damning to the prevailing worldview as it bears on most any matters of consequence. Love that can be commanded is totally … Continue reading
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6 October 2010: Love
Is love an unstoppable force or something that we can control? Put another way, can you love “on demand” or is love at the mercy of your feelings at the moment? The culture in which we live generally holds to … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, New Testament Commands, Old Testament Commands, TORAH
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29 September 2010: FOLLOW ME!
If there is a single two-word mantra that captures the leadership spirit of the U.S. Army it is this, the motto of the Infantry: “Follow Me!” This phrase, in its context, is full of vigor and energy. It hearkens back … Continue reading
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