I am hearing a lot of claims with no evidence to support it.

Very well said!

I suffer from this and I've always been afraid of wording it or expressing it because I thought it was a personal almost ridiculous scrupulosity. Maybe it still is but this is still helpful. Thanks

I don’t understand this teaching. What did Jesus tell the woman at the well? He said Go and sin no more, he didn’t say now go and stop sinning less and less until you are fully sanctified.

Thank you for the explanation. Very well said.

I needed this so much. Thank you

Will you hold a similar perspective when it comes to people born with non- life- threatening conditions such as a cleft lip, club foot,, dwarfism, impaired vision/ hearing etc? Would you or in your view our Creator not support medical intervention in order to alleviate pain, discomfort, social oddity....?

Great message. What a relief!

This really came trough at the right time for me right now :) Thank you youtube recommendations and thank you God for sending me this

This helps so much. I'm a teenager who is autistic and has high empathy i've been overthinking a lot lately. Either way i blame myself for others problems or feel guilty for them and it fill my brain with my own insecurities, flaws, growth and my views of the world changing. And there's so much hate and separation in the world and from what ive seen/heard it's especially in politics and the internet. I know we can not get along all the time but sometimes i wish everybody could just be kind.. but that will never happen. There will always be mean, rude and selfish people and that's okay. What i need to focus on is try to not become that person myself. I feel like there are some christians out there who try their best to be like Jesus and God and i think they are good figures to look up to it is impossible to be like them. If you aren't a Christian that's fine and you can still be a good person obviously but i think we shouldn't try to be exactly like Jesus we should try to be a human who is kind like him and we shouldn't try to make everything perfect we should be loving towards ourselves and do what we can to make ourselves better :)

This is why I'm working so hard to finish my highly compact chronological "Word" map (with historic markers) project. Those who've seen it want one.

I backordered my set yesterday! I'm excited for the end of the month!

I get why it often gets prioritized. Romans 10:14 & 15 KJV states "How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!" However, while both are spiritual gifts integral to the pastoral calling, preaching and teaching are not the same thing. Preaching is a facet of teaching. 2 Timothy 4:1-4 ESV states "I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 3 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, 4 and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." You must be well versed in teaching to preach and follow up on said preaching. Teaching is done through other corporate activities such as Sunday School, Bible Study, Small groups, etc which allow you to show, tell, and lead directly. Preaching on Sunday morning is important because it is where you catch people. Where people come to or come closer to Christ. But teaching is what grounds them, strengthens them, and guides them. It leads the way and that happens mostly outside of Sunday morning worship.

2 Timothy says teaching is the emphasis not preaching, there are various ways to teach and esp shepherd through the word. Preaching is a type of teaching!

Beautiful music and ecclesiastical background, an elder statesman of the church, but it all leaves me cold because nothing can replace the true confession that in this sacrament we receive the very Body and Blood of Christ, for the remission of sins, life and salvation. All the beauty in the world cannot equal "take eat this is my body." "This cup IS the new testament ..." That is to say that this celebration of eucharist both constitutes and defines one as Christ's. Anything less leaves the church living, at best, beneath the spiritual poverty line.

pastor is a spiritual gift, not a title, not authority but accountability. the authority is christ, and the word. pastors are shepherds called to guard the flock of God, and be examples. teacher is a separate gift. there are hopefully several men in the flock that have the gift of pastor/shepherd and never preach. better yet is a pastor/teacher. you can't shepherd God's flock if you aren't able to teach, meaning, rightly dividing the word, not a happy clappy story teller. authority: luke 22:25-27

Of course, yes, but which things?

i got rid of my tv. not only a distraction but full of anti-christian messaging. much more productive now. great vids, thank you.

Devotionals have been a great tool in developing a daily routine in getting into God's word, prayer, memorizing, and journaling... Overtime... I developed a hunger to dive deeper into each study... Knowing God's word is our shield in every season... Thank you Ladies for inspiring God's children to get into His word... To Truly know how to be His disciples we need to know His word... And Apply it in our daily lives... ❤

The wording of verses is irrelevant to the example given and left for us in the New Testament. Jesus and all the Apostles left a simple example by taking this literally. Peter is the only christian in the New Testament who physically fights. He was sternly rebuked by Christ. I don't think anyone likes this subject. It's easy to see how hard that life would be. I thought that was the point. I understand the desire to somehow explain this away, but it's ridiculous to do so. We are under a new covenant to the best of my understanding. The commands in the OT are irrelevant to the command and example put forth in the NT. Christians were not meant to run kingdoms if you even remotely read the New Testament in context. MLK Jr. certainly changed the world by taking it literally. Christians aren't changing the world for the better. Verses like this (and other) have to be reasoned to death to get where you want to go. It's easy to see that Jesus and all the Apostles expected the world to end much sooner than now. His teaching makes sense if you look at the Gospels expecting the end soon (in their lifetime). Christians aren't supposed to fight if you follow that book and stay consistent in interpretation. Christians seem to be taught that God would somehow expect them to live an enjoyable life, but that's no where to be found in the NT. We justify excess and nice vacations calling it Gods favor, when the whole of the NT seems to want us on a different course. God never said we would like or enjoy this stuff. Christ said we had to lose it all. For the love of all the honesty left in the world, don't give these cheap ways out. I don't believe this nonsense anymore, but explaining away hard verses like this is why both church attendance and biblical literacy are steadily tanking. Maybe biblical literalism might be a good ideas for you guys. Always remember Job the next time you think god owes you a good life. Think of Esau when you try and believe God loves you. This is Christianity 'lite".

he also said, sell your garments if you don’t have a sword and buy one

This argument fails to understand "secularization" as a more advanced concept. It reduces religiosity to nothing more than identity proclamation. It merely counts the number of individuals who check a box identifying as Christian, or Muslim, etc. This may be part of a secularization hypothesis, but it fails to see secularization as a process which occurs within understandings of religion. Secularization should be understood as containing, or connected to, demystification which sees understandings of the world as changing with the growth of technology and education. To be a Christian today does not at all necessarily mean the same thing as being a Christian in the 18th, 16th, or 14th centuries. Today many people who identify as "Christians" will reject parts of a Christian narrative that was more universally accepted in the past. Belief in the real existence of Adam and Eve, and Noah's Flood, and the Genesis story of creation have declined substantially over time, and faith in God's immediate interactivity in the world has diminished as well. How many modern Christians believe that prayer can impact daily life events compared to Christians in the past, and how many of those who identify as "Christian" fail to participate in religious ceremonies and activities on a regular basis? All of this, beyond the mere statement of identity on a census form, is contained within the secularization process which has occurred over the recent centuries and continues to occur today. Because of this, and more, the hypothesis stated in this video fails completely. (Also, different statistics challenge even the assertion that the growth in religious identity is occurring in a manner similar to that described.)

I love it and needed it today. Thanks

The Catholic notion of Purgatory is the portion of the sanctification process that remains after the believer dies. And if this is not instantaneous, it makes sense that there is a special place in which this process finishes, as nothing impure can stand in God's presence in heaven.

The Christian Harry Potter (if he has hair)

Does Christ have an enforcement mechanism for His authority over His bride?

Well said.

Amen!! 😊🙏🏽🪻🌸

After losing my brother I also lost any fear of death.

Why would anyone care about the meandering imagination of a dead guy who lived a long time ago? He obviously didn’t know what the Bible says about the dead and sin or resurrection that all first century Christians understood clearly when Christ was teaching and setting things straight while he was on earth. Where in the Bible does it mention someone named Lewis? It doesn’t support religious philosophies at all.

I would rather believe what Jesus said about hell than what C.S. Lewis said.

Better to pay attention to what Jesus said about it, specifically the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus who went to starkly different destinies. One writhing in pain because of " These Flames," as The rich man stated, and Lazarus in the bosom of Abraham, the promise of salvation given to those who believed in their Creator, God. What else did Jesus teach about hell? Find out for your enlightenment and eternal safety.

That is in line with the words from a book by Father Filberth, a world renown scientist first, turned priest. He talks of "Hellish Worlds" where people, who reject God go, no light, no salvation. We all need to accept Christ as our salvation. Praise Jesus.

I love how he said there is no secret method to this but simply to proclaim the gospel and make disciples.

I am Christian who believes in God. Me. I have faith there is an almighty. However, I personally believe the ten commandments was an insperation of man not God. Proof? Two of the commandments are suspect and i have never sccepted them. I also believe the U.S. Constitution is inspired by man based on God's desire that man have free will. The greatest faith is of free will. Freedom is God's will for man. So as an american citizen i have the right to freedom of religion AND freedom from a religion if i so chose.

Thinking that christianity is some passive hippie religion is born from pure ignorance, and people who don't know how to read the Bible, no disrespect, that's just the way it is.

Crossway!! Please create a new Bible version based on the Majority Text and Geneva Bible, not the KJV. Call it the New Geneva Bible or whatever. Include the updated original Geneva Bible commentary. I hope the New Geneva Bible is honored for its accuracy, like the ASV1901. I like the philosophy behind the LSB & WEB. I'm reading WEB a lot these days.

I would really like you to take this one step further.. I struggle with this greatly. i dont know how to enjoy my life or ask for desires i hope that what I want in my life is ok. if i am to die to self and follow jesus and share the gospel and make disciples.. how is anything I may eant like traveling to visit other countries or my photography even importsnt or possible. I used to enjoy my life and have dreams and wishes.. it all seems taboo now under the weight of obedience to God.

Thank you Kevin for your godly words that are so encouraging.

I got mine today, they are so awesome! 😊

Israel the people, not the chunk of land

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I hear Wayne here saying a lot “I think”. In others words, “this is my opinion.” The early leaders in the church’s infancy where it exploded in growth was an emphasis on enemy love. The yeast of enemy love doctrine runs all throughout their sermons and letters and apologetics. Their emphasis on non violent love for neighbor AND enemy is so overwhelming it’s THE distinguishing mark of a Christian. Wayne forgets that in the garden, when Peter actually used the sword, Jesus rebukes him. Tertullian, a very early Christian leader, said that when our Lord disarmed Peter, he disarmed every soldier. Paul, likewise, when describing a Christian soldier’s weapons always differentiates a sword of the Spirit with the sword of this world. The NT emphasis on The God OF peace, love your enemy, overcome evil with good, pour out your life as Jesus, do good unto those who persecute you, do not avenge yourself but rather leave room for God’s wrath, he who says he loves God and hates another is a liar, raise your hands in prayer (contrasted with raising your hands in harm), peace on earth and goodwill towards men, the glad tidings of the gospel of peace, etc etc etc etc etc. To ignore the proactive love and nonresistance towards neighbor and enemy is to ignore the NT core and central teachings. Read the early church fathers and learn Christ. There were many disagreements in the early church just as there are today in almost every faith and practice, however, there was one nonnegotiable, LOVE. Love for God. Love for neighbor. But THE distinguishing mark of a Christian was Love for enemy. Grace and peace all. 😊

Read with people, meant to be studied together, that's the rub, isn't it? Where do you find them, most churches just don't practice this.

I think the biggest tragedy in our modern Christian churches is that this is not taught in most denominations as a whole. We frequently try to manipulate what scripture we do encounter to fit our self view or that of culture.

Amen!

I would buy this, but crossway prints in China.

But what about when the civil government in place is not "for the people"?

I agree that one might not want to do a "line by line" study in a time of crisis, however simply reading will bring comfort and eventually insight to move forward. So maybe not good time to "study" but there is no time that God's word can't help your life.

I had an older mentor and friend (now with the Lord) who used to say that he didn't want to go to heaven because "I've done everything I want to do in this life, I've done everything on my bucket list", but because "one life isn't enough to do everything we want to do" and "I can't wait to do all the things the Lord has in store for us to do".