Teaching
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
Transformation comes through the renewing of the mind. We are to “study to show ourselves approved, rightly dividing the Word of truth.” (2 Ti 2:15) The study of Scripture is essential in the life of a Believer. Jesus said, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” (Matt 4:4)
If you are a Believer, the greatest teacher, the Holy Spirit, lives in you. He is the Spirit of Truth who will teach you the deep things of God. (John 16:13-15)
May we, like King David, hide God’s Word in our hearts that we might not sin against Him. (Psalms 119:11)
Teaching
And My Words
If I were preaching today, I'd do a series on "The Hard Sayings of Jesus." We often focus on what Jesus promised, and less if ever on what he warned. We say "Jesus loves you," (which He certainly does) but don't talk of repentance, which was in fact the first thing Jesus said as He began his earthly ministry. "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to
Learning to Swim
In the 5th Chapter of the book of Hebrews, the Apostle Paul rebukes some in the church because "at a time when they ought to be teachers, they need someone teach them again the fundamentals of God." (Heb 5:12) At a time when they should be well on their way to maturity, they were still "babes in Christ, in need of milk, and not solid food." As a