- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Tag Archives: growing in Christ
Moving Beyond Picture Books (2012 Rerun)
Dull of hearing. Unskilled in the word. Should be meat-eaters, instead only able to digest milk. It’s what I think was at the heart of the problem that the writer to the Hebrews addresses. They were tempted to fall away … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged bible reading, bible study, growing in Christ, the Word of God
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The A,B,C’s and Slavery
Continuing to work my way through Paul’s letter to the Galatians. He’s frustrated with his children in the faith (4:19). Having been saved by grace they are being persuaded to now rely on their good works. Having known redemption from … Continue reading
Posted in Galatians
Tagged growing in Christ, legalism, religious routine, sanctification
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Individually Members of One Another
Ours is an individualistic culture. That’s not some new observation. Nor would it surprise anyone if we said the culture at large tends to shape the church in particular. But this morning I’m struck afresh by how compromising individualism can … Continue reading
Last Words among Last Words
Wrapped up about 20 days in 1 and 2 Peter. Peter’s last letters to those taking it in the teeth for Jesus. Peter’s final exhortations for those in the pressure cooker of oppression, dispersion, and some confusion about the end … Continue reading
Posted in 2Peter
Tagged end times, endurance, growing in Christ, knowing God, making Him known, renewal, stand fast, strength for the day
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Counsel That Transcends Circumstance
Whatever it meant to be one of the “exiles of the Dispersion”, you sense life isn’t easy for those Peter is writing to in 1 Peter. Life’s not going “swimmingly.” Far from it, you sense. Instead, it seems kind of … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged be holy, growing in Christ, grown up, pilgrimage, sojourners, standing mature
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A Use It or Lose It Thing
That they were struggling is evident. That they were complicit is also evident. To be sure, taking a stand for Jesus within the predominant Jewish community of the first century wasn’t for the faint of heart. While many believed that … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged growing in Christ, grown up, living word, standing mature, the Word of God
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More and More
I wonder if we’re governed too often, or too much, by the fear that if you give an inch they’ll take a mile. Or, if we’re too prone to think about just doing our part and letting others do their … Continue reading
Posted in 1Thessalonians
Tagged a worthy walk, following Jesus, growing in Christ, pressing on, walking with Christ
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Enriched
Three words. That’s what I’m chewing on this morning. Two of those words popping, I’m sure, because of a book I’ve been reading by Rankin Wilbourne on the doctrine of our Union with Christ — in which one of the … Continue reading
Posted in 1Corinthians
Tagged abiding in Christ, Christ in me, growing in Christ, in Christ, union with Christ
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Belief and Behavior
Been reading a book on asking the right questions when it comes to thinking through how to be intentional in leading people in the church towards following Christ. It’s what we’re commissioned to do, “Go and make disciples” (Matt 28:19-20). … Continue reading
Posted in Acts
Tagged bible reading, bible study, disciples, growing in Christ, making disciples, sound doctrine
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These Qualities
I’m wondering if they couldn’t be considered the poor cousin of the fruit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Not as many. Not as well known. Have never seen a graphic, or heard even one song about them. While Paul’s list in … Continue reading
Posted in 2Peter
Tagged adding to faith, bearing fruit, growing in Christ, sanctification, the fruit of the Spirit
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