Most Christians live for this world, not for Christ. Because their lives aren’t distinct from others, people avoid the church and Christianity. Luke 12 explains the Biblical convictions derived from discipleship.
Elders should lay a foundation of sound doctrine and focus on teaching older men and women so they can disciple young people in godly living to attract others to Christ. Appoint Godly Elders To Oversee God’s WorkPaul was an apostle of Jesus Christ for the knowledge of truth that led to godliness. It rested on…
The church at Thessalonica was a model church for us to follow. They shared the gospel everywhere; discipled others; helped people stand firm in the faith; pursued holiness, love and economic independence; encouraged one another because of Christ’s coming again; lived with faith, love and hope in Christ; and fostered holistic transformation. The benefits: served…
We should not ask, “What is wrong with the world?” for that diagnosis has already been given. Rather, we should ask, “What has happened to the salt and light?” (John R. W. Stott). Paul asked that prayer for unity in Christ and hope in the Holy Spirit empowered the proclamation of the gospel so people…
Someone wrote, “Plant a word in the mind, and you will reap an act. Plant the act and you will reap a habit. Plant a habit and you will reap a character. Plant a character and you will reap a nature. Plant a nature and you will reap a destiny.” Proverbs 29-30 explain how to…
“We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity, but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results.” (R.A. Torrey) In Numbers 7-10, we learn that prayerful leaders shape discipleship to change lives. Moses set up, anointed…
God magnifies Himself in whatever occurs. However, He desires that you participate with Him in accomplishing His kingdom purposes so your children would come to know Him. Otherwise, you risk having your heart hardened like Pharaoh. In contrast, your circumstances mirror the Lord’s prayer. The Lord told Moses that He hardened Pharaoh and his servants’…
Why doesn’t the world take Christians seriously? Often our lives are no different than non-Christians. People aren’t attracted to the church because they don’t see sparkle and a zest for life. Getting involved in the lives of others will make you come alive! One of the Pharisee leaders watched Jesus closely when He asked “Is…
Christian pollster George Barna said, “Faith makes very little difference in their [Christians] lives: believers do not train their children to think or act differently [from the world]. It’s no wonder that they [Christian children] grow up to be just as involved in gambling, excessive drinking, and any other unbiblical behavior as everyone else.” Most Christians…