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A CHRISTIAN TEACHING AND RESOURCE MINISTRY!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Truth, And Nothing But The Truth

If you bite into a piece of bread, that has been around awhile, or take a swallow of milk, that has aged a little, you can tell right away, that something is wrong. That's what our response should be, when we hear something that doesn't line up with the Word of God. But of course you must read, and study, the Word of God, to know what pure truth is. We know what fresh bread tastes like, and we know what fresh milk tastes like, so in that split second, that we take a taste of both, we can tell if it is right, with the standard, or not. In Ephesians 4:15 the Apostle Paul makes this statement: "but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head-Christ.. In this section of Scripture, Paul is teaching the Christians at Ephesus, what is involved in a church maturing in Christ. We are to "come to the unity of the faith, and the knowledge of the Son of God, to be a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ."(v.13) We are to come together in faith, to study, and to learn, of Jesus Christ, so that we can know Him fully, and grow up in Him fully. This is where leadership is so important. For one to speak the truth in love, one must know the truth. As the saying goes; "You cannot lead someone to a place, you have never been." Spiritual leaders have the awesome responsibility, to share the truth of the Word of God. We are to share it as it is, not as we would like it to be, to fit our needs. On the witness stand we are told "to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God." The Lord Jesus wants us to live, and share the truth, of His Word. To do otherwise, will always be, nothing but sinking sand. (GP)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Our Place And Responsibility In The Church

In Romans 12:3-8, the Apostle Paul shares with us some
specific areas of service we can be involved in.
Just as a car has many parts that go together, to make
that car run efficiently, so we as Christian are many members
that are to work together, to make a powerful difference
for the Lord. With our place comes responsibility,
to function in order to help accomplish the pursposes of God.
What are these specific gifts, and places of service, in the
body of Christ? I will mention them, and you can do
your research on them:
1. Prophecy (Romans 12:6)
2. Minstry (Romans 12:7)
3. Teaching (Romans (12:7b)
4. Exhortation (Romans 12:8)
5. Giving (Romans 12: 8b)
6. Leadership (Romans 12:8c)
7. Showing Mercy (Romans 12:8d)
These are at the top of the list, of ways we can serve the
Lord in His church. Making a difference for Him, in the
world, and in His family.
"Living for Jesus wherever I am, Doing each duty in His
holy name, Willing to suffer affliction or loss, Deeming
each trial a part of my cross."