Training for Godliness: Its Purpose
We read in 1 Timothy 4:7, “Rather train yourself for godliness.” Paul, writing to the young pastor Timothy, offers helpful advice...
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Training for Godliness: Introduction
Disciplines for a Godly Life One of my God-ordained goals is to see you (a fellow church member) grow into Christlikeness.[1] The Second...
Test the Spirits (Part 7)
Test the Spirits (Part 7) We began examining the two temporal aspects of the antichrist last week. We observed the that that the...
Test the Spirits (Part 6)
We have learned much from the aged apostle. Our world is fraught with false prophets, seeking to undermine the Word of God and His...
Test the Spirits (Part 5)
Last time we were together we discussed the why of John’s command to test the spirits. Believers are commanded to test the spirits, to...
Test the Spirits (Part 4)
In previous posts, we began examining the aged apostle John’s command to “test the spirits” (1 John 4:1). This is a command for believers...
Test the Spirits (Part 3)
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…” (1 John 4:1, ESV) After warning believers...
Test the Spirits (Part 2)
TEST THE SPIRITS (Part 2) In 1 John 4:1, John writes “Beloved, do not believe every spirit” (NASB). It is a prohibition. Just as...
Test the Spirits (Part 1)
I recently finished preaching through 1 John 4:1-6. In this portion of Scripture, John commands believers to test the spirits. Why is...
Guiding Principles for Reopening
As we eagerly anticipate reopening, we realize this is a complicated situation. There are many reasons it is complicated. For one, there...
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