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Can a Christian be delivered to Satan?
Today, a Christian can be delivered over to Satan, but not by another Christian. The principle is derived from two passages that describe a Christian believer who is delivered to Satan for punishment in time. How is it possible, when a Christian believer is indwelt by the Lord (John 14:20; 17:20-23; Rom. 8:9) to be delivered to Satan? Continue reading
Life Insights: Is it Worth It?
Is it Worth It?
I challenged Grace with the question several times on Sunday, “Is it worth it?” Is it worth it to pray to God? Is it worth it to serve the Lord? Is it worth it to sing to Him? Is it worth it to worship? Continue reading
Life Insights: Divided Opinion
Divided Opinion
The incident that occurred on February 26, 2012 was a horrible day for thousands of people, especially the Trayvon Martin family. To lose a 17-year-old child has to be one of the most difficult tragedies to bear. I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to imagine a life-time of joys and successes dashed to imagination at the moment of a single confrontation.
As the verdict was read Saturday night, July 13, at 10 pm, I wondered how America would respond? Continue reading
SGL: How much Scripture should you use in a meeting?
Small group leadership is all about discipleship. The small group or home group is the best place to multiply disciples to reach the kingdom for Christ. Continue reading
Question: What does not happen when I sin?
What does not happen when I sin?
This is the second part of a two-part question. The first part delineated seven things that negatively happen when you sin. This will outline seven things that will not happen when you sin. Continue reading
Question: What happens when I sin?
What happens when I sin?
This is a two part question. The first part is “What happens when I sin?” and the second part is “What does not happen when I sin?” Every person will continue to sin, even after salvation, because even the Christian still has the body of sin that causes sin. Continue reading
SGL: What Scripture (version) do I use?
There are four keys in making disciples. The four keys are: 1) Biblical Foundation; 2) Intentional Discipleship; 3) Relational Environment; and 4) a Reproducible Process. As the small group has the key purpose to develop prepared disciples, the Bible is the main focus for that Biblical Foundation. A question people often ask is, “What Scripture (version) do you use?” Continue reading