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A life without worship of the Most High, is a little scary, and more than a little sad.
The Righteous 1. WALK: Walks not in the ungodly's counsel, avoids the path of sinners (to avoid temptation) and does not sit in the seat of scoffers 2. THOUGHT: Delight is in the law (the character of God), meditates 24/7 3. RESULT: tree by rivers that is fruitful, prosper, leaf does not wither. The Ungodly - reap "the grapes of Sodom." 1. RESULT: Chaff - blown away, unsubstantiall oerusg 2. "Shall not stand in the judgment" - to stand is to last, to endure. Chaff is lightweight and of no value Matthew...
The bible teaches: if you lose your life your find it. Christians give. The world takes. Grows fat and rich. Christians are persecuted, betrayed, they bless those who curse them, pray for those who despitefully use them. Or try to, out of reverence for Christ. The heart of the true Christian is servanthood. Like Adonai. The world seeks to dominate, to repress, to be served. Who ends up poor, privated, subject to judgment? Who ends up comforted, rewarded, forgiven, loved, exalted? The Christian gives away...
1. Judaism' Sexual Revolution -, Dennis Prager (how Judaism and later Christianity shaped marriage) - : http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1082868/posts --------------------------------------------------------------- 2) What is marriage? Prof Robert George et al (Princeton) An article by leading legal theorist Robert George of Princeton - gay activists called him to be expelled after this article was published, but he is both an accomplished scholar and popular professor.http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers...
1) The Law embodies the character of God - the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) reflects God's character. He is Holy, His sacred name is not to be blasphemed. He values marriage (no adultery), truth (no lying), property (no stealing) 2) The Law reflects what is lawful / unlawful, what is right/wrong. It defines and protects society. If you break the law, you become an out-law. That means you are put out of society. When Adam and Eve sinned, they were put out of the garden of Eden, out of fellowship with...
1. There are 3 basic government functions a) Legislative b) Judicial c) Executive (including the prerogative of mercy/clemency) These are united in God, divided in man, as man is corruptible. Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. 2. What is the Christian's Role in this government, in this present age ( a different regime for a different age - 1 Cor 6:3) James 4:12 There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy...
It cost Jesus His life to bring us life.It will cost us our life to bring life to others.The cost of life is our death and dying to self.
Spring Test # 1: What is the biblical conception of leadership? 1. To be a leader in the Body of Christ means....you are the first to die :). This is to prefer others to self. 2. To be a leader in the world is to privilege self. Mark 8:34-35 (NIV) Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save...
1. Government Functions and Separation of Powers: God's Authority and our Delegated Authority Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our judge; the LORD is our lawgiver; the LORD is our king; he will save us. James 4:12 There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? The executive function of the saints - Psalm 149: 5-9 Let the godly exult in glory;let them sing for joy on their beds.Let the high praises of God be in their throatsand two-edged swords...