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Finding the Trunk of the Tree of Christianity
Can we worship God as we please? Or is there a ‘core Christianity’ that believers must embrace and profess? The multi-culturalism of our day is not unlike that of the society of Paul’s day. He wrote to warn Christians of the dangers of embracing useless philosophies. These ideas were not grounded in the truth, but in human reasoning and wisdom. “Don’t be deceived,” Paul cautioned, for the solid foundation of all wisdom and knowledge could only be found in Christ. Only Christ embodied the fullness of God, and faithfully represented the Father. He alone was given authority over every power in heaven and earth. So are we listening to him alone? More
What are some of the most memorable lessons that your Mom taught you? Jeff Patton delivers and encouraging message and shares some of his favourite lessons from the ‘Moms’ in his life and the Hebrew scriptures. Then, he delves into their role of mothers in the early church as recounted by the gospel writers and Paul. Finally, he asks us to consider “Who is our mother’ spiritually speaking?’
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Our gratitude, whether formal worship as the congregation of God, or living with a thankful heart for all of God’s blessings, is important to God. Are we among the meek, who express their appreciation to God, and who will inherit the promises? Do we have this dynamic relationship with God that will lead to eternal life?
God is offering you eternal life, but you must “continually believe.” What does this mean? It is much more than a mere verbal confession that we “believe in Christ.” If we really have belief, faith, God’s divine persuasion, it requires action. So what is the will of God for your life, what does he prefer, and how do we walk with Him? He has a plan for you and offers his guidance in your walk with him. Let the scriptures make God’s will clear to you, so you can live in God’s light, practice truth, and do the works God expects of those who love Him.
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In a marathon race there can be a problem of becoming weary, lethargic, or sidetracked from the original goal. This is an analogy that Paul and other writers were inspired to use to illustrate the spiritual race that we begin at baptism. Often spiritual overcoming is likened to receiving a ‘crown’ — the victors wreath that was presented to those who were victorious in winning a race. We are reminded that we must not let anyone, or anything, steal our crown. So who are the thieves lurking along the race course who could distract us , delay us, or prevent us from completing the race? And how can we defend ourselves so we do not fall prey to these marauders? Let the scriptures provide you with the insight you need to maintain faith and achieve the great reward that God has in store for those who are victorious.
We are emotional beings and fear is often a major part of our emotional landscape. Can we gain wisdom without the fear of God? Can we let our fears subvert our faith in God? Let’s examine the different words translated as ‘fear’ in English to gain a deeper appreciation of the scripture. Let’s understand this powerful force in our lives, so that “fear” works to our benefit, and does not undermine us.
Will we fully follow Christ? The stories of Caleb, the leader of Judah at the time of the Exodus, and Jeremiah and the generals of Israel at the time of the Babylonian captivity, are linked by this common thread. We are all called upon to make a choice as to whether we will do God’s will and fully follow our Great Shepherd . Most of the adults of ancient Israelites who left Egypt did not follow through on their promise of obedience to the Lord God. They allowed fear and doubt to overwhelm them and forgot all of God’s miracles. Much later the people of Israel when confronted with the spectre of Babylonian tyranny also lacked the faithfulness needed to follow through on their promise. So what does God expect of his people and what were the lessons that Paul reflected on when describing our ancestors in the faith and their journey from Red Sea to the Promised land? Let the scriptures encourage you in your walk so you can fully follow Christ.
When God draws people to Himself, as he did at the time of the Exodus from Egypt, and calls them His own because of His mercy, what does God expect? How do people become God’s nation? How do they remain God’s people? Are we truly Christian nations, nations that do not lie to God or betray Him?
Finding the Trunk of the Tree of Christianity