Tag: Christ

This Act Allows Holy Spirit to Breathe God’s Passion on You

Randolph Jason

This Act Allows Holy Spirit to Breathe God’s Passion on You by BOB SAWVELLE for Charisma News This is the third article in a three-part series. Check out Part 1 and Part 2. In my last article I asked these questions: “Is Jesus your passion, and desire? Do you love him with every ounce of your heart? How desperate are you ‘to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge’?” (Eph. 3:19). If you cannot answer with a firm “Yes!” then perhaps your “first love” for Him has grown cold. Here is the…

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What Do Christians Believe About the Nature of Jesus? (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

What Do Christians Believe About the Nature of Jesus? (Podcast) by J Warner for Cold Case Christianity In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines the nature of Jesus. Was Jesus just a man? Was he a good teacher or a prophet? Did He have supernatural powers? Was he God Himself? What do other faith systems believe about the nature of Jesus, and what must we believe about Jesus in order to call ourselves Christians? More At Cold Case Christianity >>>

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The Veil Was Torn in Two

Randolph Jason

The Veil Was Torn in Two by Daniel M. Gurtner for Desiring God GNN Note – For whatever reason God has put on heart for the past several days the “tearing of the veil”. Not fully understanding what this event meant or why it is so important I set out to find some direction and, hopefully, attain a little deeper understanding. I began by speaking with someone that I hold in very high regard and we discussed his thoughts and what it means. Still not satisfied it seemed I needed to…

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In His Light

Randolph Jason

In His Light When I first began this journey I had no idea what I was doing or where it would lead. To this day the destination is elusive but the path seems to be narrowing. One of the most valuable lessons has been on prayer. When we seek God, He shows up. When we ask God, He answers and when we knock on the door, God is very happy to greet us and let us in. It’s a simple concept but difficult to remember. It’s simple to remember but…

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HOW TO BE FREE IN CHRIST

Randolph Jason

HOW TO BE FREE IN CHRIST by William Boekestein for Core Christianity Four times in two verses in 1 Corinthians Paul quotes what was apparently a motto used by some Christians to justify improper use of Christian liberty: all things are lawful for me (6:12; 10:23). Paul’s use of the phrase in chapter six suggests that the Corinthians invoked Christian liberty to justify the gratification of illicit desires (see vv. 9–10; 13–20). His use of the phrase in chapter 10 pairs liberty and love for one’s neighbor (see vv. 24–33).…

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The Role of Men

Randolph Jason

The Role of Men by Frederica Mathewes-Green via Russian-Faith “the purpose of that strength becomes obvious: protection…. Men seem to have an innate sense that it is right to die defending women, and don’t expect women to defend them…” I was delighted to be asked to write about the “Role of Men,” because I’ve read so many articles by men about the role of women. Such essays always give me the feeling that men consider themselves the standard, and women the variation. (That assumption was evident in an American magazine…

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Real Joy Has an Address

Randolph Jason

Real Joy Has an Address by Matt Smethurst for The Gospel Coalition As a dad, I’m not always pleased when my kids obey me. This is because they need to obey with a glad and sincere heart, and that is not always the case. Any child can muster grudging compliance. I’m longing to see a willing spirit and joyful trust. The command to be joyful permeates the Scriptures, but it’s a bit strange if you think about it. Joy is an emotion, not a behavior. How can I be told to feel a certain…

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