I'll Be Honest

Christ wants us to grow up into His stature; to grow in the faith and in the knowledge of Him. In order to do this, we must not remain as unstable children who don’t know what we believe. How fearful it is to think that a person can properly articulate good theology and quote well-known authors, and still be a child spiritually.

So many have deluded themselves into thinking that they can hide their sin. But they forget that God has innumerable ways of exposing their sin. Oh how better it is to come clean and not have to experience the painful humiliation of God exposing your sin.

With all the modern technology we have, it could be said that our generation has more access to sexual sin than any other generation in history. But this is no valid excuse because we also have more access to the Bible, good books, and good sermons more than any other generation has.

Leonard Ravenhill was a man greatly used by God in the 20th century. His preaching came with heart searching power and conviction. His life was one of spending much time alone with God. Countless believers have been greatly impacted by his life and ministry.

The world has its definition of what it thinks Christianity should be. Not surprisingly, it doesn't resemble what the Bible and what God defines Christianity as. The world is going to have a problem with biblical Christianity, and one of it's biggest problems will be Christianity's refusal to compromise on truth.

Paul Snider, a missionary to the Korowai people of Papua, shares some valuable insight from years spent on the mission field. If any Christian is considering going to the mission field, they would do well to listen to this interview.

Paul is sent from his local church Bethany Bible Church: https://www.bethanybiblemn.com

He and Trevor also partner with HeartCry Missionary Society: http://heartcrymissionary.com

Fire can not only be quenched from dousing water on it, but it can also die just by letting it sit there. The same principle applies to our spiritual gifts. God help us to not squander the gifts He has entrusted to us.

It is when the fierce winds of trials and suffering come that people often ask themselves what they really believe. What do you believe about Jesus Christ? When you are being shaken, where do you run to? Is Christ a sure foundation for you even when the bottom is falling underneath you? Or do you have to run to other things for refuge?

Legalism is something we must certainly be on guard against. But we must also be sure that we know just what legalism actually is... or more specifically, what it is not. It is not legalism to tell Christians to stop doing what the Bible tells them to stop doing.

There is nothing in Scripture that mandates we meet in one place or another. Rather we are free to meet where it works for our circumstances.