Re: Matthew 17-18: Jesus On Tempting and Being Tempted
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View ArticleRe: Matthew 23-24: How Should We Respond to Hypocrites?
Excellent. In those verses, Jesus also ties the Pharisees actions to people like Cain (who murdered his innocent brother out of jealousy), which shows the extent of their hypocrisy. It's a tough...
View ArticleRe: Matthew 23-24: How Should We Respond to Hypocrites?
Thanks, Dan. You're referring specifically to Matthew 23:35. Great point.
View ArticleRe: Hebrews 9-10: Have You Ever Asked for Forgiveness? Are You Sure?
God be merciful to me, the sinner.That is what this makes me think of. He went home justified, that is what God wants of us.
View ArticleRe: James 2-3: The #1 Way To Treat People Right in a Disagreement
Good thoughts Edwin - I needed to hear this for my work life today...that scripture is really hitting me between the eyes and I appreciate the post!
View ArticleRe: James 2-3: The #1 Way To Treat People Right in a Disagreement
Thanks, Doug. I'm right there with you. It hits and it hurts, but in the end I hope it helps.
View ArticleRe: James 2-3: The #1 Way To Treat People Right in a Disagreement
Thanks for sharing this reading along with your understanding of the practicality of it.
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
Edwin....great post today. Appreciate your work.
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
Wow, so cool!! Thanks for showing me that!
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
How do we abide in Christ if we are not striving to do His will? John 15:10; 1John 2:1-6; 3:24I don't think you want someone to believe they can please God even when they don't do His Will, but the...
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
Hey Dan, I hope no one will use this video to teach doing God's will is unimportant. I certainly hope you don't think I was trying to say that.In fact, the whole post is predicated on the idea that I...
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
That all sounds good, Edwin, but you still did not answer my question. How can I abide in Christ if I am not doing my best to do His will? Especially in light of John 15:10, "If you keep my...
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
Sorry. In my own way, I thought I had answered your question by pointing out that I'm not at all asserting this means I can disregard God's will. No doubt, there are conditions to which I must...
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Apart From Jesus, I Cannot Bear Fruit that Glorifies God
This was very good! My favorite part: "Instead of focusing on what I do to glorify God, I need to focus on how to live in Christ and let Christ live in me. Then Christ, working through me, will glorify...
View ArticleRe: Luke 23-24: Christianity is Not about Eating, But About Christ’s...
Following the teachings of the apostles and the early Church fathers we know that the breaking bread is not symbolic but literal.In 1 corin11:23-26, St Paul echoes the words of Jesus over the bread...
View ArticleRe: John 15-16: Quit Trying to Get in Jesus by Doing His Will
This seems to be a generational language issue. My generation focused on behavior (results). The younger generation seems to focus on motivation (process). The older generation say just get the job...
View ArticleRe: John 17-18: Jesus’ Kingdom is Not the United States of America
Edwin, I just stumbled onto your blog and really have enjoyed your thoughts and words. Especially like the stuff you have put out about grace. Thanks for your work in His kingdom.
View ArticleRe: James 4-5: Don’t Be Friends with the World
Great explanation-In the world but not of the world. How do we miss that as believers. If we completely disassociated with those of the world we would never have the opportunity to share the kingdom of...
View ArticleRe: John 17-18: Jesus’ Kingdom is Not the United States of America
Sorry, do not have time to watch the more than 2 hours video. Who ever would think or want to have the United States of America to be the Kingdom of Jesus? Jesus as you say is not of this world, and in...
View ArticleRe: I Timothy 4-5: How to Keep Christians from Despising You
Thank you. This is a good reminder that we are being watched. Living the examples Jesus left us in His Word are not easy sometimes; especially when we experience difficulties of life. He will help and...
View ArticleRe: James 2-3: The #1 Way To Treat People Right in a Disagreement
This is really a blessing. Thank you
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