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Jesus saves, but how does He save? What is the process that leads to salvation – Eternal life? Jeff Patton examines the scriptures to document this journey with God from the trail head to the spiritual summit.
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God at creation instituted the marriage relationship to fulfill his purpose and teach men and women to become more like him…faithful. Western society has strayed a long way from the covenantal union that God intended, but in studying the scriptures we can learn the essentials. Take some steps today towards walking the path God has set out for those who are married or are contemplating marriage. God’s advice on marriage and family life always holds true.
When we understand the nature of the world we live in, a world that is often violent and has no love for the things of God, then we need to know how to deal with the challenges we will face. Josh Patton examines the scriptures that provide us with the wisdom and comfort we need to love our enemies and conduct our spiritual warfare.
The ancient Egyptians had amazing rituals associated with their concept of life after death and the hurdles they believed they had to magically overcome in order to attain eternal life. Jeff Patton contrasts the mythology of the Egyptians with the reality of scriptures and encourages believers to hold fast to the hope of eternal life that is presently a reality in their lives.
We are at a crossroads in history when the fate of our nations is being determined by the actions we take. But our people have been at this place before, long ago. Jeff Patton shows the profound effects of national choices in the stories of Elijah and Josiah, and the lessons for the individuals living in God’s “exceptional nations” today.
When Christ instructed his disciples in his Sermon on the Mount he gave them a warning. This warning was a reiteration of a warning given by Moses and repeated by many of the apostles. What was the warning? Beware of False Prophets even ones who do miracles! Jeff Patton examines the scriptures to get a complete picture of the danger posed by these wolves who masquerade in sheep’s clothing. Can you spot one? Do you know what their defining characteristic is?
We first meet the Devil’s devices in the garden of Eden. There he sowed doubt in the minds of Adam and Eve with his crafty insinuation. “Is it true that God has said…” He first undermined their trust in God as a God of truth. Then, he appealed to their desire to be wise and live forever, with the infamous, “You shall not surely die!” As the Father of lies he obscured the truth that only God could give eternal life as a gift. And though it was ‘true’ that the tree of knowledge would ‘open their eyes’ and give them knowledge, he used this to deceive.
Balaam and the church, what are the lessons for us today? The world is full of irony, like the former KGB head, Vladimir Putin, championing moral conservatism, or the Catholic church espousing religious freedom. Jeff recounts this very old story of double-mindedness, as seen in the biblical account of Balaam.
In a world that is contrary to biblical values we are warned of the reality of the adverse environment and its effect of “wearing out the saints,” and thus discouraging, undermining, and frustrating our efforts to serve God wholeheartedly. Are we aware of this danger in our lives and are we prepared to face and overcome the challenge of being “worn out” by the daily difficulties.
Who do we trust? Are we trustworthy? The theme of trust and faithfulness is central to the scriptural narrative. Jeff Patton rehearses the story of Saul and asks us if we are faithful to God’s instructions when in a tight spot when our “resources” are slipping away. Faithfulness has its rewards so, “What is the power of trust?”
