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...
The biblical depiction of fallen mankind is desperate, dark and dire. Consider the following descriptions of an unregenerate person: Our eyes are blind to the glories of the gospel (Matthew 13:14-15, John 12:39-40, 2 Corinthians 4:4). Our minds are darkened and hostile toward God (Romans 8:7, Ephesians 4:18, Colossians 1:21). Our ears are deaf to...
3 Practical Encouragements I want to think through some practical child evangelism tips for parents and teachers: 1. We must show Jesus to children in simple language. It is necessary to avoid complicated theological jargon and simply teach the message of Jesus’ death and resurrection. As Martin Luther has said: When I preach I don’t...
Some have quit calling people to walk the aisle and make a public decision for Christ because they think their theology implies that inviting people to respond to Christ is unnecessary. Others have quit calling people to come down front because they think everyone within earshot is already saved. Still, there are many churches out...
These two mindsets involve fundamentally different values. The highest value of a community with a tribal mindset is self-preservation. A tribal community exists solely for itself, and those within it keep asking, “How can we protect ourselves from those who are different from us?” A tribal mindset is marked by an unbalanced patriotism. It typically...
