Tag Archives: Church

Legalism and the Spirit of the Antichrist

Posted on July 28, 2019 by jim0211

Much of Jesus’ teaching concerned the kingdom of God, and it is the focus of much religious teaching today. It is undoubtedly God’s will and purpose to establish the kingdom on Earth, but there are different views of how that … Continue reading →

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A Look at the Great Commission in Acts

Posted on February 18, 2019 by jim0211

For many Christians, the world seems to be growing darker each day. While the occasional event or ministry sees some some success, the larger trends are a shrinking number of believers, growing divisiveness and conflict, and churches that increasingly mirror … Continue reading →

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Practice Unity

Posted on May 28, 2018 by jim0211

There is a great need for love in today’s world. Of course, this has always been true, and always will be. However, today’s level of divisiveness makes the need especially clear. Pointing to the source, Christians are called upon to … Continue reading →

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Beyond Religion

Posted on January 14, 2018 by jim0211

In today’s world, it seems harder and harder for many people to find a connection between God and church. Many feel that God has the answer to feeling fulfilled, guidance through life, release from judgment, and eternal life, but don’t … Continue reading →

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One Reason It’s Hard to Serve in Church

Posted on May 7, 2017 by jim0211

Churches generally struggle to get people to be involved in service, and to live out the truth that everyone is to be a minister and use their gifts to serve God. The common teaching is that this is to be … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of the Antichrist in Today’s World

Posted on April 7, 2017 by jim0211

In today’s world of fake news and alternative facts, discernment is increasingly important. This is no less true in the spiritual realm, where it is even more important for eternal matters. Scripture gives guidance to practice discernment in a number … Continue reading →

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The Difference of Christian Discipleship

Posted on February 25, 2017 by jim0211

As Christians, we are to make disciples of Jesus, forming a growing group of people who become more and more Christ-like each day. To be successful at this, we need to understand what making disciples involves. Of course, it starts … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Kingdom with Prayer

Posted on May 8, 2016 by jim0211

In an earlier post, I discussed the reality and significance of God answering the early church’s prayer for boldness. In this post, we will look at another aspect of their answered prayer: their request for signs and miracles. We will … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Fresh Look at the “Welcoming Time”

Posted on May 1, 2016 by jim0211

The “welcoming time” has become a fixture at churches across America, with the goal to make visitors comfortable and to give regulars a time to visit during the service. Time before the service is often hectic as people arrive late, … Continue reading →

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From Fossils to Christ — Evangelism at the Contextual Ends of the Earth

Posted on October 6, 2013 by jim0211

For my entry in a recent public photography project, I wrote a little text to make it an example of the kind of evangelism described in an earlier post. The idea is to get away from Christian culture and engage … Continue reading →

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