I think generally, there’s room for preaching that borrows ideas from others. In many ways, we’re all derivative thinkers. As the teacher once said, there truly is nothing new under the sun. However, there’s a vast difference between derivative thinking and outright plagiarism, especially when a personal story is adopted as your own story, even [...]
I think everyone could grow in their understanding and appreciation for hospitality. This blog gives 4 points in what I believe constitutes biblical hospitality. I hope everyone in our church grows in this: 1) Hospitality isn’t based on having the “right” house. 2) Hospitality isn’t always convenient. 3) Hospitality isn’t always comfortable. 4) Hospitality is [...]
1. Have you ever faced alienation in your life due to some physical distinction (racism, classism, sexism, etc.)? What do you think was the cause of this alienation? How did it make you feel? 2. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, “If you do not realize what you were before God took hold of you, you will never [...]
Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope [...]
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