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What do you believe about the Bible? What kind of book is it? What authority does it have?
Why believe the Bible?
These are vital questions for every Christian, indeed for every human being. We need to make sure that we understand the right answers.
Why believe the Bible?
These are vital questions for every Christian, indeed for every human being. We need to make sure that we understand the right answers.
Would you be willing to make the self-sacrifice of putting your reputation on the line, in order to demonstrate genuine love for your brothers and sisters within the body of Christ?
This is not a hypothetical question. It's actually something that God may be calling you to do right now. Find out more as we continue to study what God's Word says is involved in truly loving your fellow Christians -- and what is at stake if you don't.
This is not a hypothetical question. It's actually something that God may be calling you to do right now. Find out more as we continue to study what God's Word says is involved in truly loving your fellow Christians -- and what is at stake if you don't.
Long ago, some unknown evangelist first asked the question, "If being a Christian were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict you?" The point is made even more directly in First John 3:10: Is there enough evidence of your agape love for the brethren, to demonstrate that you are a child of God and not a child of the devil?
In Colossians 2:1-3, Paul cites agape love as one of the pillars of Christian unity. The hearts of believers, he says, are to be knitted together in agape love. What is the nature of this love? What are its key characteristics? How are we to demonstrate it within the body of Christ? How can we tell the real from the counterfeit?
This week we present part one of a message focusing on these questions as we continue our series, Truth Above All: Studies in Colossians 2.
In Colossians 2:1-3, Paul cites agape love as one of the pillars of Christian unity. The hearts of believers, he says, are to be knitted together in agape love. What is the nature of this love? What are its key characteristics? How are we to demonstrate it within the body of Christ? How can we tell the real from the counterfeit?
This week we present part one of a message focusing on these questions as we continue our series, Truth Above All: Studies in Colossians 2.
What is the foundation of genuine Christian unity? Does it mean joining hands with others who, in fact, aren't even Christians? Some popular preachers who have a large following among conservative Evangelical pastors and churchgoers, have fallen into this ecumenical trap.
What is the role of love in true unity -- the agape love we find in Colossians 2:2? It's not what many Christians think -- and that's our focus this week as we continue our series, Christ Above All: Studies in Colossians.
What is the role of love in true unity -- the agape love we find in Colossians 2:2? It's not what many Christians think -- and that's our focus this week as we continue our series, Christ Above All: Studies in Colossians.
We hear a lot of talk today about the need for Christian unity. And surely we do need it - Jesus prayed for believers in John chapter 17, "that they may all be one."
But many of today's unity movements are promoting unity under a false flag. What is the basis of genuine Christian unity? Are you seeking genuine unity, or are you or your church marching under a false banner?
In Colossians 2:1-3, the Apostle Paul emphasizes four pillars of genuine Christian unity. Today we examine the first two: It is a matter of the heart, but not mere feelings; it is a matter of love, but not mere emotionalism.
But many of today's unity movements are promoting unity under a false flag. What is the basis of genuine Christian unity? Are you seeking genuine unity, or are you or your church marching under a false banner?
In Colossians 2:1-3, the Apostle Paul emphasizes four pillars of genuine Christian unity. Today we examine the first two: It is a matter of the heart, but not mere feelings; it is a matter of love, but not mere emotionalism.
Paul tells the Colossian believers, "I want you to understand that I have a spiritual responsibility for you, a responsibility that involves conflict." God's Word tells us that Paul's conflict is our conflict as well. Dear friend, for whom are you spiritually responsible? Are you engaged in spiritual conflict on their behalf? Today's message will encourage you to get a fresh vision of why this is so vital -- what is at stake in your home, your church, and your school.
Today many people want to live on the shadows of legalism instead of the substance that is Christ Himself. What is the relationship between Old Covenant shadows and New Covenant substance? Stay tuned to find out, in our final message on the evil of legalism from Colossians chapter two.
Today we are going to equip you with the answer to a Muslim's number one objection to the Christian faith.
Does Colossians 2:11-12 teach that New Testament water baptism replaces Old Testament circumcision? If water baptism is not the New Covenant replacement for Old Covenant circumcision, then what is? Stay tuned for the answers to those questions as we continue our series from Colossians chapter two titled "Truth Above All".
Paul often singled out individuals for correction, condemnation, or commendation. But in other cases made powerful points about sound doctrine and godly living without naming names.