In becoming a Christian you not only nail the me in me to the cross, but a vigil has to be kept on that cross to make sure that the me in me remains in a posture of crucifixion. An unguarded cross will not long hold a criminal. Discover the guards that prevent the me in me from being set free.
There are those who say that the Bible supports socialism as a preferred form of government. If that’s true, then let’s get on with it. However, if the Bible does not then we are obligated to position ourselves against it.
John Lennon’s Imagine: Right Idea but Wrong Road Map
What does it mean to be a spiritual person? Paul lays it out with amazing power, clarity and practicality.
This is not the first time Paul had spoken to the Galatians about the danger of surrendering to the influence of the me-in-me.
There’s nothing spiritual about anybody meeting anybody half way. Meeting us half-way never crossed God’s mind. Forgiveness requires going all the way, and that is precisely what Jesus did.
How do I know Jesus is real? If you’ve ever asked that question Peter’s words will bring great encouragement to you.
When you are totally chained to Christ’s chariot, then everywhere you go, you share in His triumph. Your victory in Christ begins with His victory over you. You have only as much victory in your life as Jesus has victory over you. If I want to be a conqueror, I must first be conquered.
If Paul had been born and bred in Georgia, verse 12 might read something like this: These boys who are making such a fuss about a trim job ought to go ahead and cut the whole thing off! If they think God is impressed with minor surgery, then surely, He would be overwhelmed…
One of the characteristics of the movement initiated by Christ is found is the word power. In like fashion, an essential characteristic of the movement today is power. That has not changed, and it will not change. Do you have it? Can you get it? Can you keep it?
God offered salvation first to the Jews. The opportunity to partner with God as a light to the nations came first to the Jews. Via the Jews God would present Himself to the nations. If so, why does He need us? Perhaps, we have been wasting our time for 2,000 years. Maybe the moment has come to stop the work of the church.