Episodes
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
COA #32 - Do Not Be Conformed to the World
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
Thursday Feb 28, 2019
We return to the pivotal passage of Romans 12:1-2, the all-important undergirding foundation of the Commands. Jesus said: My kingdom is not of this world. In becoming his followers, we make ourselves citizens of a different world than that existing around us. We have emigrated to a new kingdom.
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
COA #31 - Repent
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Tuesday Feb 26, 2019
Christians and non-Christians alike almost universally associate "repentance" with an eye-opening revelation that takes place at a critical turning point of life, an overwhelming sense of contrition for sin, a decisive and pivotal juncture when everything changes.
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
COA #30 - Exercise Self-Control
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Self-control and patience are closely linked, but contain intrinsic differences. Though patience is more familiar, it is also elusive, Self-control is more powerful.
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
COA #29 - Be a Gentle Person
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
The final two fruits of the Spirit listed by Paul in Galatians 5:23 are positively astounding. If we are paying attention, they stagger the world of our spiritual preconceptions.
Friday Feb 15, 2019
COA #28 - Walk Faithfully by Faith, Not by Sight
Friday Feb 15, 2019
Friday Feb 15, 2019
The Spirit-fruit Paul defines as "faithfulness" clearly derives from, though may not be exactly the same as, that quality of mind and heart we call "faith." Though originating out of the same root, the two clearly carry distinct attributes.
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
COA #27 - Do Good, Love God, Be Good
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Many may be the lingering objections from yesterday's examination of kindness. It is admittedly bold to identify a principle of behavior and conduct as surpassing theology to epitomize the foundation of the gospel message.
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
COA #26 - Be Kind
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
The more down-to-earth one makes the teachings of the Bible, the more certain intellectual spiritualists resent the absence of doctrine, theology, and analysis. The practicality of the Bible is too much for them.
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
COA #25 - Respond With Patience
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Tuesday Feb 05, 2019
Our response to patience all depends on how we phrase the command.