Martin Luther understood that faith is by “its very nature a power and a life,” and described it like this: “O, this faith is a living, busy, active, powerful thing! It is impossible that it should not be ceaselessly doing that which is good. It does not even ask whether good works should be done;…
The Christian Worldview collides with other worldviews on a number of fronts, but one area that seems to outpace others is in the arena of morality. The propositional truth claims of the Bible raise the hackles of the world, but when issues of morality arise—the world becomes not just indignant but outright hostile. “How dare…
Be Encouraged: Matthew 6:26—I am are very valuable to Christ. Matthew 9:2; Mark 2:5—I am Father’s forgiven son/daughter. Matthew 9:36-38—I am the Good Shepherd’s shepherded sheep. Matthew 10:31; Luke 12:7—I am of great worth to Father. Matthew 12:12—I am of much value to Christ. Matthew 18:10-14—I am Father’s precious, protected little one. Mark 3:34-35—I am…
Here is a great reminder to encourage us and spur us on our walk with Christ, and to help overcome our gospel amnesia: Matthew 4:19; Mark 1:17—I am a fisher of men. Matthew 5:13—I am the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14—I am the light of the world. Matthew 28:19; Luke 14:27; John 8:31; 13:35;…
Worldviews form as bits and pieces of interrelated ideas come at us, and not as fully formed systems of belief. They are shaped by such diverse things as national heritage, religious beliefs or practices, family or peer influence, education and of course media, as well as from many other sources. Formation of a worldview is…
