What does it mean to follow Jesus? How does it happen? What is the result of following Him? These questions are answered in John 1:35-51 where we observe five illustrations of the conversions of the first five disciples of Jesus during his public...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
They say “the devil is in the details,” meaning that the details matter. It is the same with fathers, God obligates fathers to be men of details. Specifically, “His wonderful works” (Ps 78:4).
This describes a man who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What is a key to reformation?Gary Powers explains in this video that one of the keys to reformation involves the preaching of the Word of God. Often, in many churches today, the preaching occupies only a small part of the service or the content of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”
- EPHESIANS 4:11-12
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At 3:00pm EST, Kert Martin and I will be on a live webinar to discuss the things we read over the past week as we are reading through the Bible. We will be on the line for 20 minutes to give some practical insights for families for the reading...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What are the fruits of repentance?Rob Ventura explains in this video that some of the fruits of repentance involve a fresh and renewed communion and fellowship with God and a conscience void of offense. One of the worst things a Christian can...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Is repentance necessary for salvation?Jason Dohm explains in this video that repentance is absolutely necessary for salvation because repentance is always joined with faith and salvation comes through faith alone. In Acts 3:19, Peter declares,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
How can you explain the concept of repentance to your children?Joel Beeke explains in this video that you can help illustrate the concept of repentance to your children by helping them to understand that just as they are moved to grief when they...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
What does repentance look like in the life of a pastor?Dennis Gunderson explains in this video what repentance looka like in a pastor. He has to be a man who doesn’t take advantage of the fact that he is held in high esteem. He must be a man that...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I know an exemplary Christian man who had conducted Bible studies with businessmen for many years. But he became convicted that he was not teaching his own wife and children. So he quit teaching the Bible study with businessmen for 10 years. He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]