Category Archives: Discipleship

Righteousness in Justification – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on May 30, 2012 by PS

There’s two components to our justification – removal of our guilt and imputation of righteousness.  Christ’s suffering and death for our sin resolves the first and His perfect life provides us the second.  Charles Spurgeon describes our imputed righteous well … Continue reading →

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Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper Sermon

Posted on May 27, 2012 by PS

Don’t Waste Your Life may be John Piper’s most famous sermon.  Watch it below: Your life is in God’s hands.  He has a right to take it and give it whenever He pleases.  (Deut 32:39).  The Lord gives and takes … Continue reading →

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What Does Worship Include? – John MacArthur

Posted on May 22, 2012 by PS

When the word worship is used the association usually comes to mind first is song.  We open our church services with worship music, so that often defines the extent of what we consider worship.  However, worship is a much broader … Continue reading →

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How to Worship – John MacArthur

Posted on May 20, 2012 by PS

We are spiritual creatures by nature, so everyone worships someone.  Even the atheist worships – himself.  The Bible uses two words for worship – to kiss a hand or bow down and to render honor or homage.  It begins first … Continue reading →

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Our Identity – Tempted and Tried

Posted on May 18, 2012 by PS

Tempted and Tried by Russell Moore was rated as one of the best Christian books in 2011.  Moore walks his readers through the three temptations of Christ and shows how Jesus overcame them.  He further applies the ideas to how … Continue reading →

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Coveting More

Posted on May 16, 2012 by PS

We, in our fallen humanness, have an insatiable need for more.  More of everything, from the an extra scoop of ice cream to the person on his/her deathbed asking for just a little more time; in nearly all circumstances more is … Continue reading →

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CS Lewis Radio Address about Prayer

Posted on May 9, 2012 by PS

This BBC radio address is one of the few surviging a recordings of CS Lewis.  In this program, Lewis talks about the nature of prayer.  This program and others were the basis of Lewis’ popular book Mere Christianity.

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Helping Children Apply the Bible to the World

Posted on May 2, 2012 by PS

In a post earlier this week, a schedule for family Bible study focused on maintaining a consistent family Bible reading plan along with topical based teaching to learn key doctrines.  This article drills down deeper on the third component of … Continue reading →

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Schedule for Teaching Children about God Through Bible Study

Posted on April 30, 2012 by PS

To further expand upon previous posts What to Teach Children about the Bible and Practicals Way to Teach Children, here’s one suggested cadence to implement in order to maintain a consistent teaching schedule.  If you feel too overwhelmed, start with … Continue reading →

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Practical Ways to Teach the Bible to Kids

Posted on April 28, 2012 by PS

Yesterday’s post, Teaching the Bible to Children, presented a balanced framework for teaching kids a comprehensive understanding of Christianity based on three legs of a stool  1) the Biblical storyline 2) systematic study of topic and 3) common life challenges … Continue reading →

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