GOSPEL THEOLOGY

GOSPEL THEOLOGY by J. A. Medders for Core Christianity There are millions of pages of truth, facts, opinions, epics, myths, fairy tales and short stories available to us. But there is a truth that can be summed up in a sentence or two and it has more value than everything thing. Theology Springs from the Gospel There are also stacks of wonderful theology books available. Some incredible and some terrible. But what is fundamental to our faith is how the Gospel is the fountain from which all essential theologies erupt…

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Dependence on the Holy Ghost (Video)

Dependence on the Holy Ghost Video by Pastor Bill Johnson for Bethel Church Bill Johnson explains the blessing of being poor spirit. It is not about self-criticism; it’s about a complete dependence on God to do what only He can do. Blessed are the poor spirit for they have access to the entire kingdom of God! If we are to be a part of the next great move of God, we must be poor in spirit. Video Source

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United to Christ (Podcast)

United to Christ Podcast by Pastor Michael Best for Moody Church Relationships often open doors to opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t exist. It’s who you know, or who you’re united with, that matters. A person’s relationship to Jesus grants access to God that would be impossible otherwise. The moment you place your faith in Christ and enter into that relationship, it fundamentally changes who you are. In this sermon, we unpack three implications of being united with Christ: complete surrender to Christ, full security in Christ, and continue hope in Christ.…

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What Does ‘Born of Water and the Spirit’ Mean in John 3:5?

What Does ‘Born of Water and the Spirit’ Mean in John 3:5? by Don Carson  for The Gospel Coalition The question is important, because it lies at the heart of Jesus’s explanation of “born again,” of new birth, of regeneration. When Jesus first introduces the category (John 3:3), Nicodemus clearly doesn’t understand what Jesus means (3:4 NIV): “How can someone be born when they are old?” he asks. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” Many people think the question Nicodemus poses shows…

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Apologetics Then and Now (Podcast)

Apologetics Then and Now Podcast by Ravi Zacharias for Just Thinking Apologetics is the defense of the Christian faith, and the speakers at RZIM come across many questions. As time goes by, the questions about God have become more honest and more intense. Today on Just Thinking, Ravi Zacharias is joined by Stuart McAllister, Amy Orr-Ewing, and Alistair McGrath, as they look at how to respond to these ever changing questions. Podcast HERE >>> More at RZIM >>>

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Work and Our Labor in the Lord (Podcast)

Work and Our Labor in the Lord Podcast by Janet Parshall for In The Market Many Christians view work as something other than how God sees it. Work is God’s gift to us. So why don’t we see our daily work as significant? Why do we approach our job with drudgery rather than with joy? We’ll dig into the Bible and examine what the Scriptures tell us about the blessings of work. Podcast HERE >>> Hour 2 – The Way of Letting Go >>>

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Transforming…

Transforming… Tuesday October 8, 2002 I walked into my first AA meeting, raised my hand and with a veil of false pride proclaimed “my name and I am an alcoholic”! I sat and listened as the people in attendance around me spoke about their situation. I was sober at that moment, but that soon changed – as soon as the meeting ended. A couple of weeks later, after attending a few more meetings, listening to people discuss their experiences with being alcoholic and coming to realize that I needed more…

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The Book of Romans: The Life-Long Struggle (Podcast)

The Book of Romans: The Life-Long Struggle Podcast by JD Greear for Summit Church Podcast HERE>>> In Romans 6 Paul began the discussion of why Christians still struggle so much with sin. ● Do you ever wonder, “If Jesus and his resurrection power really came inside of me, why do I still struggle so much with those same old temptations? ● And why don’t I love God more? ● And why is prayer so hard for me? Paul talks about his own struggle with this in Romans 7, and it’s…

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