Tag: according to Scripture

  • The Heart of True Praise: The Psalmist as Our Example in Psalm 119

    The Heart of True Praise: The Psalmist as Our Example in Psalm 119

    I believe Scripture is divinely inspired. Every human author, guided by the Holy Spirit, penned the only word that is profitable for “teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). In the inspiration of Scripture, God felt…

  • How “Good Things” Distract Us From God Things

    How “Good Things” Distract Us From God Things

    In the previous chapter, we saw that Christ’s word is the final word and that He alone upholds all things by the power of His word. We have discovered that if we really believe in Jesus as Lord, we will choose Him over school, work, hobbies, free-time, and anything else. None of these things has…

  • Stop Sharing ‘Your’ Testimony

    Stop Sharing ‘Your’ Testimony

    I hear all sorts of testimonies. I love ministries like I am Second. I love to hear people’s stories. Normally when people try to share Christ or the Gospel, their testimony falls into one of two categories. The first category is personal experience. People will share about their past and how God has changed them…

  • Many Are Listening and Criticizing, what is the response of the teacher?

    Many Are Listening and Criticizing, what is the response of the teacher?

    I love the teaching of John Macarthur. I respect him highly as an expositor. I am thankful for his ministry. In the same way, I respect men like Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, and others of that stature. They have done much in the way of honest Biblical theology and of paving the way for Christ-centered…

  • Should the local church plan outreach? Why?

    Should the local church plan outreach? Why?

    As we discovered last week, personal evangelism is worked out by God. God works together the circumstances of our lives so that, in those circumstances, His Gospel will be placed in front of the people as a testimony of Him through us. This is the very reason God works together persecution specifically. We are sent…