Herod hears that someone has come from outside his power, threatening his power, in order to eliminate the threat, kills everything close to the age of Jesus. In our age of naturalism we can accept that either nature is the "whole show" and nothing outside of the material world exists, or modern man can live with Nature itself being divine. But the more we look, the more we see that nature signals something beyond her, and even signals about that man.

The generation of people, the process of human life, the natural course of events, instead of working against the supernatural are the very processes that usher Him in. Since nature is His - it of course prepares the way for Him. Super natural is not anti-natural. The natural process (the same old things under the sun) are under His controlling hand, building up until the situation is just right, and according to His divine plan, perfectly ripe for something new. Nothing is wasted.

What if you went to the mailbox and found a letter? The letter was from a trusted friend and on the back of the envelope, it read: "This letter will tell you what you need to know to fully enjoy your new relationship with me. Love, God."

Would you open it? We have just that letter, from just that God, for just that purpose, in the letter of 1 John.

The problem is Misbelief - what do you believe?

What if you went to the mailbox and found a letter? The letter was from a trusted friend and on the back of the envelope, it read:"This letter will tell you what you need to know to fully enjoy your new relationship with me.Love, God." Would you open it? We have just that letter, from just that God, for just that purpose, in the letter of 1 John.

What if you went to the mailbox and found a letter? The letter was from a trusted friend and on the back of the envelope, it read:

"This letter will tell you what you need to know to fully enjoy your new relationship with me. Love, God."

Would you open it?

We have just that letter, from just that God, for just that purpose, in the letter of 1 John.

Not emotionalism, and not building into an arena culture seeking experiences of God without repentance, obedience, holiness and awe. Deepening the fruits that come from revival - personal and corporate sanctification through accountability and sharing are experienced in our meetings, boldness and humility are seen in our personal evangelism, and the growth of passion and sacrifice in works of social concern - means the church is beautified by the gospel and real love and cultural renewal will be possible.

New hearts are filed deeper by new eyes, and seeing a real vision of God. This leads to deeper worship and devotion as we stare more intently into God's trinity - to know fully what he has revealed about Himself. God loves to reveal more of Himself by revealing more of His 3 personed being.

Today we are joined by Pastor and Speaker Scott Slocum from Essex Alliance Church in Essex Vermont. Besides being the Senior pastor of his church, Scott serves on the board of directors for both the New England District and the National Office of our denomination - the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Pastor Jim Nicodem joins us this weekend from Christ Community Church just outside of Chicago in Illinois. Pastor Jim makes it clear - As Christians we need daily time in the word of God. the Bible cannot be neglected in the life of a vibrant believer.