Home groups are likely the most fun of Christian interaction. The Word of God is discussed in a relational environment and it is the clearest place to see spiritual growth in discipleship and the visible process of multiplication. But how do you deal with Tangents and rabbit trails? Continue reading
Home groups are a place where a variety of people from diverse backgrounds grow. Those diverse backgrounds mean there will be differences of theology and preferences that will be mixed together for discussion. Continue reading
Home groups are great, because they allow people to ask questions. A home group is the informal place where there can be a good question and answer time. New leaders may not appreciate this time, but questions cause both leaders and participants to grow. It’s a good example of “iron sharpens iron.” (Pro. 27:17). Continue reading
We had another great Home Group Leaders meeting on Nov. 2, 2013. I’m amazed at the momentum that is building by the leaders God has raised up and who continue faithful in God’s field at Grace. Continue reading
The Koran is the religious book for the Muslims. It was recorded as written by Muhammed around 600 A.D. It is difficult to read, because of the repetitious statements throughout the Koran and and differences compared to what is recorded in the Bible. The Koran is written to explain that one God, Allah, is the only God, whom all must obey. Continue reading
The following presents the insert and Message Based Discussion Questions for the message given on Nov. 3, 2013. The suggested answers are designed to stimulate thinking, not to replace it. Exalt the Lord and implement His Word into life! Continue reading
Guilt is a good and a bad thing.
The scene was a Kentucky court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved carefully to begin his examination: “So, you say you were at the scene when the robbery took place?” “Yes.” “And you saw a vehicle leave at a high rate of speed?” “Yes.” “And did you observe the occupants?” “Yes, two men.” “And,” the prosecutor boomed, “Are those two men present in court today?” At this point the two defendants from Kentucky both raised their hands… and sealed their fate. Continue reading
Why does a loving God allow suffering? I looked at one aspect of the question on an earlier post, “How can a loving God allow suffering?” which looked at one element of the question, namely, people don’t understand the character of God’s holiness and the offense of sin against holiness, which results in personal and corporate suffering. This article will focus on another aspect, Continue reading
The following is a Message Based Discussion Questions developed for the message given by Dan Standridge on John 17:1-5 for Oct 27, 2013. These are designed to stimulate thinking. Continue reading
Yesterday I posted an article to the question, “Should a Christian celebrate Halloween”? The key is to disciple your children for biblical discernment and to help them understand context. Please read that post to understand context. Continue reading
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