Tag: growth
Biblical Principle #83: God Never Asks Us to Do Something He is Unwilling to Do
Biblical Principles List Principle God never asks us to do something He is unwilling to do. Explanation In Genesis 22, GOD tested Abraham by telling him to sacrifice Isaac, the son through whom GOD said He would bring about His promises to Abraham—promises that were the very reason behind Abraham’s long journey with GOD in…
Biblical Principle #82: God Tests Individuals
Biblical Principles List Principle Sometimes God tests individuals. Explanation Genesis 22 records one of the Bible’s more heartwrenching stories. Abraham had walked with GOD for years since GOD called Abraham to leave his homeland. GOD knew Abraham’s character. And yet, GOD tested Abraham—with the greatest test of Abraham’s life. 1 Now it came to pass…
Biblical Principle #54: God Cares about Outcomes
Biblical Principles List Principle God cares about outcomes. Explanation Because GOD is a practical God, He cares about results. GOD cares about outcomes. GOD created the universe not to be static, but to move, to be active and accomplish things. GOD could have easily created all beings to behave exactly as He willed in every…
Must Women be Silent in Church Meetings?
Does the Bible teach that women must be silent during church meetings? Few topics can stir up as much emotional response among Christians as that of gender roles within the church. In this article, we examine what the Scriptures teach regarding women’s participation in church assemblies.
The Role of Teachers in the Church
In the post entitled “The Purpose of the Various Roles in the Church,” I listed the roles pertaining to the church which are mentioned in Scripture. We’re in the process of looking at each of these roles in light of GOD’s overall purpose of the church, which is to help individuals be transformed into the…
How Do I Grow Spiritually? (Here’s the Formula for Spiritual Growth)
What is the most effective way to grow spiritually? There is a process—a formula, if you will—that, when followed, leads to spiritual growth 100% of the time. Let me show you. I have previously shown that the church exists for the purpose of helping to change the lives of people, which is GOD’s purpose for each of us…
What is the Purpose of the Church? (Why Does Jesus’ Church Exist?)
In this post, I’m continuing down the train of thought I began with the post entitled “What Does GOD Want from Me?” We’ve considered GOD’s purpose for us individually and looked at some things the Scriptures teach us to be incorporating in our life. Today, we attempt to answer the question, “What is GOD’s purpose…
I’m a Christian, Now What? (What Does GOD Want Me to Do?)
In the post “What Does GOD Want from Me?,” I explained that GOD wants three basic things from each person: Today, I want to dig a little deeper into these three things. Knowing GOD is a life-long journey—a process. We never arrive at a full knowledge of GOD (in this life), therefore the goal is to…
How to Let Go of False Control (and Let GOD Direct Your Plans)
A few weeks ago I prayed for GOD to show me areas in my life where I need to grow. This wasn’t a repeat prayer or something I’d been focused on regularly. I was just thinking one day that I really need GOD to show me where He wants me to grow, so I asked…
Church Notes: Friendship with GOD
These are my notes from our 7/3/2011 church meeting. Leader: Raymond Harris Assignment Let’s study together, “My friendship with God.” How do I develop my friendship with God? Define the word, “friend” as used in the scriptures. Let’s spend some time meditating and studying seriously about this subject. Find as many scriptures as you can.…