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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - December 8th - Revelation 3:1-2
    Revelation 3:1-2
    This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: “I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive – but you are dead. Wake up!”
    I love that these seven letters to the churches are all completely different. Each church had its own history, strengths and weaknesses, and the risen Lord addressed his words specifically to each situation. The church at Sardis seemed to mirror the city in which it was founded. The city was built on a very steep hill and it was assumed that it would be impossible for an enemy army to attack it successfully. However, on two occasions, attacking forces managed to scale the precipice and conquer the city. They succeeded because the over-confident residents hadn’t felt it necessary to have any guards. Their laziness was their downfall, and now the church was being accused of exactly the same failing.
    The church in Sardis had a great reputation. They were seen as successful, but the Lord knew the truth: they were almost completely dead. He encouraged them to go back to basics. They needed to repent of their lifelessness and return to the teaching upon which the church had been established.
    These verses say two important things to us. Firstly, we should never be misled by our reputation. Our church might have a wonderful name in the area. It might be known as a loving, joyful, successful and united church, but what matters is the truth, and that might be very different. Secondly, we need to make sure that we stay awake. Being overbusy, disappointed or successful can all cause us to fall asleep spiritually. There’s a wonderful little hymn in Ephesians 5:14 which was probably sung at baptismal services: “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” Paul encouraged his readers to make the most of every opportunity because they were living in evil days, and he urged them to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Only in that way can we be sure that we won’t nod off to sleep like the church in Sardis.
    Question
    What do you need to do today to ensure that you stay awake spiritually?
    Prayer
    Loving God, help me to be spiritually strong and alert for you today. Amen
    4 min
  • The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Works? Rewards? Crowns? Here's the plain truth…

    How do Orthodox Jews look at God's forgiveness if there are no current sacrifices? Doesn't James 4:8 say we need to get closer to God? What's the truth about crowns and rewards in Heaven? What's happening with those scary verses in 2 Peter 2? Do they refer to loss of salvation? What should I do about my adult child who has rebelled? Doesn't 1 Corinthians 3 talk about loss of rewards (plural)?

    56 min
  • The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Grateful: A Heart Made Great and Full by Grace - Part 4
    If Christ lives in you, why are you still trying to do this alone? Discussion Questions:
    1. Read John 3:36 and 5:24. What does it mean to "see life" and to have "passed out of death into life"?
    2. Read John 14:19 and react to this statement: "Because I live, you will live also."
    3. Read John 14:23. What does it mean to you to have the entire Trinity living within you?
    4. Read Romans 5:10 and react to this statement: I am reconciled by Jesus' death and saved by Jesus' life.
    5. Read Romans 8:10-11. What does "the spirit is alive because of righteousness" mean for the imputed-vs-imparted righteousness debate?
    6. Read 1 John 4:13 and 2:27. How do you understand "abiding" better because of these?
    7. Read Galatians 5:16, 25. In your own words, describe what it means to walk by the Spirit.
    35 min
  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - December 7th - Revelation 2:18-19
    Revelation 2:18-19
    This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: “I know all the things you do. I have seen your love, your faith, your service, and your patient endurance. And I can see your constant improvement in all these things.”
    This is the beginning of the letter to the church in Thyatira. It was the smallest and least significant of the seven towns which the risen Lord addressed, and yet they received the longest letter! Thyatira was a busy commercial centre, particularly famous for dyeing wool. You may remember that Lydia, who Paul met in Phillipi and who was the first European convert to Christianity, was a trader in purple cloth and came from Thyatira.
    There was much to praise in this church. Not only were they loving, faithful, servant hearted and patiently persistent in their faith, but they were also constantly improving. What more could you want? Sadly, they had a problem. They had allowed somebody to infiltrate the church who had encouraged sexual immorality and the eating of food offered to idols. It is highly likely that this happened through the trade guilds, of which there were many in Thyatira. Indeed, there were more trade guilds in this town than anywhere else in the region. In order to trade, it was important to belong to one of these guilds. At their famous guild banquets, people would be expected to eat food which had first been offered to idols. These banquets were also known for their immorality. It was therefore all too easy for the Christians of Thyatira to become ensnared in evil and destructive practices. They needed to address this and take decisive action.
    In every society, Christian values are under attack, and it is always tempting to compromise. We need to be on our toes to ensure that we are living so close to God that we are aware of the dangers and ready to respond wisely and decisively.
    Question
    In what ways are you tempted to compromise your Christian faith?
    Prayer
    Loving God, help me to stand up for you and never to compromise. Fill me with your Spirit so that I will be strong and wise, whatever challenges I have to face. Amen
    4 min
  • Thru the Bible - Questions & Answers on Oneplace.... - Questions & Answers 3034
    1) What is meant by "I do not change" in Malachi 3:6-10?2) What is your position on the use of guns for self defense?3) When the Israelites offered sacrifices, did they do it looking forward to Jesus?4) What is your scriptural support for God answering prayers with a "no"?5) Are listening and watching religious broadcasts and attending a home Bible study enough to satisfy the mandate in Hebrews to not forsake the assembling together?6) Can you discuss the vow of the Nazarite?
    27 min
  • Truth For Life Daily Program - A Religious Problem (Part 2 of 2)
    The apostle Paul urged Titus to appoint elders who knew, taught, and lived the truth of God’s Word so that those under their care would be able to discern false teachers. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how to handle dangerous teachers.


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