Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ's Vision For Marriage
Read moreArchival Post: Ways A Husband Can Love His Bride Like Christ Does His Church
Ways A Husband Can Love His Bride Like Christ Does His Church
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Paul had a vision of the church, the new humanity of Christ, that solved the ills of the world. As he spanned the globe in his mind’s eye, Paul saw that women, children, and slaves throughout the Roman empire were hurting, just as they often hurt today. He knew the new civilization of the church could help every category. In Ephesians, Paul wrote to Christian husbands, fathers, and masters, urging them to walk out their faith for the betterment of those in their care.
Read moreArchival Post: 5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You
5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You
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I'm sure you always read the full agreement you make with various companies to use their software and hardware. A recent Apple software license agreement is 451 pages long. And when you clicked "I agree" I'm sure it's because you took the weekend to read through it. Or maybe your lawyer perused it. But did you know God has made agreements with humanity? The biblical word for these agreements is "covenant."
Read moreA Vision for Marriage
A Vision for Marriage
Churches should have a vision of what their communities could look like if impacted by Christ. Various facets of life are all driven forward by having a strong vision. Militaries, families, sports teams, enterprises, research -- all of it is propelled by vision. It makes sense, then, that married couples should have a vision for marriage. Too much is at stake. (15 Minutes/3700 Words)
Read moreCain’s Line (Genesis 4:18-24)
Cain’s Line
(Genesis 4:18-24)
In the next chapter of Genesis, we will trace the descendants of Adam through Seth. The seventh from Adam is named Enoch, and he is pictured as abundantly righteous. In this passage, we are tracing the line of Cain. The seventh from Cain is abundantly unrighteous. His name is Lamech. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: United In Marriage — Husband, Sacrificially Love
United In Marriage Husband, Sacrificially Love
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The church is not slavishly following Christ, for He is ever loving and gentle and kind. The husband is to be the same, one who emulates the love of Jesus Christ.
Read moreA Plea: In the War, Abstain (1 Peter 2:11)
A Plea: In the War, Abstain
(1 Peter 2:11)
Bullets fly. Missiles launch. Strategies develop. Soldiers deploy. All this, because war is on. Blood, death, and danger. An enemy assaults. Subjection is the goal. This is the image Peter uses to describe the passions of the flesh. (2 Minutes/450 Words)
Read more5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You (Hebrews 8)
5 Facets of the New Covenant God Made With You
(Hebrews 8)
I'm sure you always read the full agreement you make with various companies to use their software and hardware. A recent Apple software license agreement is 451 pages long. And when you clicked "I agree" I'm sure it's because you took the weekend to read through it. Or maybe your lawyer perused it. (13 Minutes/3200 Words)
Read moreA Guide for the Climb -- Chapter 3 -- Have a Vision for the Gathering (Psalm 122)
Our ancient Hebrew pilgrim, readying himself for the journey to Jerusalem, wanted God in his life. He wanted God every day, not only during the three annual feasts at the temple. He understood, though, how limited his everyday experience with God would be if he didn't go to Jerusalem. If he never gathered with other believers to worship God, he'd experience less of God than he craved. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Honor God
Honor God
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