Are the Scriptures Reliable? There are three major terms one needs to understand when approaching the question of the reliability of the scriptures. These terms are Inerrancy, Infallibility and Inspiration. One common misunderstanding is that inerrancy and infallibility are the same thing. To further complicate this issue, there is no “official” and universally accepted definition for the word “inerrancy” when used in reference to the scriptures. Nevertheless, these two terms, are most often treated differently, with infallibility being a far more foundational doctrine, with far greater implications than inerrancy. Inerrancy For some, inerrancy means that the entire Bible was dictated […]
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The Pursuit of God – Chapter 7a
Wednesday 04/27/16 Series: The Pursuit of God Message – Chapter 7 – The Gaze of the Soul I Click here for the Video {The audio is divided into two sections. The 1st is where we read through part of the chapter and divide into groups for discussion. The 2nd is when we come back together as and share from our groups.} For Discussion As Tozer said, “High up on the list of the things which the Bible teaches will be the doctrine of faith”. While we know that faith is not the ONLY thing that pleases God, we […]
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Living in the Kingdom Pt. 30
Sunday 04/24/16 Series: Living in the Kingdom Pt. 30 Message – The Redemption of the Body I Click here for the Video Living in the Kingdom We began today’s teaching with 1 Jn. 5:1-5, “(1) Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. (2) By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. (3) For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. […]
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By Request – Anger & Forgiveness
Wednesday 04/20/16 Series: By Request Message – Anger & Forgiveness Click here for the Video All unforgiveness is sin but not all anger is… Eph 4:26-27, “(26) Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, (27) and don’t give the Devil an opportunity.” Q. What is the root of unforgiveness? A. A distorted sense of injustice Q. What is the root of anger? A. Self (self protection, self awareness, pride…etc.) Let’s read Mat 18:15-35…but before we do let me give you some background on what preceeds verse 15 […]
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Living in the Kingdom XXIX
Sunday 04/17/16 Series: Living in the Kingdom XXIX Message – Unified in Purpose XX Click here for the Video Living in the Kingdom Last week the teaching was about Lazarus and how his death, burial and resurrection illustrated the facts we’ve been teaching concerning being united to God in Purpose as we live our lives in the Kingdom. Our Key points for the last two weeks were: It was Lazarus’ honor to die and be raised in order to Glorify God. It was Jesus’ honor and expression of love to not take this from him. We learned that […]
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