OUTLINE: Gal 5:25“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” A. W. Pink on Biblical JoyA word now on the nature of this joy. That is the more necessary since not a few are apt to naturalize and carnalize the same, regarding it as a mere spirit of elation or […]
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OUTLINE: A. W. Pink on Biblical JoyA word now on the nature of this joy. That is the more necessary since not a few are apt to naturalize and carnalize the same, regarding it as a mere spirit of elation or happy feeling of exhilaration. A. W. Pink on Biblical JoyInstead, it is a heavenly
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OUTLINE: Our Continual Perspective“Thank you God for helping us examine ourselves, so that we don’t continue to dishonor you in ways we haven’t yet understood.” WorshipOur affections set the direction of our worship. If our affections are for God, we worship (& serve/praise/celebrate) Him through our Mediator, Jesus Christ. However, if our affections are for
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OUTLINE: WorshipOur affections set the direction of our worship. If our affections are for God, we worship (& serve/praise/celebrate) Him through our Mediator, Jesus Christ. However, if our affections are for self (or any other god/idol, such as our emotions), we worship (etc.) ourselves through our mediator, the flesh. (cp. Php 3:15-21) “whose god is their
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinWe are largely on the lookout for subtleties, regardless of the topic or angle the Spirit has us focusing on (i.e.- self-deception, gratitude, partiality, idolatry, worship in music, etc.). 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. What Are We
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinWe are largely on the lookout for subtleties, regardless of the topic or angle the Spirit has us focusing on. (i.e.- self-deception, gratitude, partiality, idolatry, worship in music, etc…) Personal Favoritism (ala Jas 2:1)Why is our inclination to adopt world standards and meet its esteemed proponents at levels that they define for
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OUTLINE: Personal Favoritism (ala Jas 2:1)Why is our inclination to adopt world standards and meet its esteemed proponents at levels that they define for us? Why are we plagued with a desire to please those same people, proportional to their social reputation, even though they couldn’t care less about our Lord? Is Our Faith Genuine?According
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OUTLINE: The World’s Take On ReligionNever, EVER receive wisdom from the world as anything other than what it truly is – human, earthly. Even the most well-intentioned unbeliever has nothing to add to what is available to you in the Word of God, especially on the topic of true faith/religion. Supernatural AbilitiesGod sovereignly decides who
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinDon’t get caught up in the natural senses… we’ve been called to a supernatural life and understanding. Don’t become ensnared by one of the oldest traps of all…“carnal reasoning”. Be Like a Wise Birdie – blogWhy would we ever esteem the simple-minded? Furthermore, why would we ever entertain reasoning with someone who speaks of fantasy
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OUTLINE: Be Like a Little Birdie – blogWhy would we ever esteem the simple-minded? Furthermore, why would we ever entertain reasoning with someone who speaks of fantasy and delusion amplified by unfounded self-esteem? These are the same people who crucified Jesus Christ because, not only did man not esteem Him, they resented Him for siding
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