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Notes for study and points to ponder
What we need is . . . a spiritual Reformation and thus a conversion of Christians and of the Christian churches themselves — a conversion to the
The protestant reformation was birthed with the simple truth that we are justified by faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, apart from our own works or worthiness.
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What we need is . . . a spiritual Reformation and thus a conversion of Christians and of the Christian churches themselves — a conversion to the
truth of their own message. — Karl Barth
The protestant reformation was birthed with the simple truth that we are justified by faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, apart from our own works or worthiness.
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Bible Study Notes: Atonement of Christ
Bible Study Notes
Notes taken from New Testament Biblical Theology at Knox Theological Seminary taught by Paul B. Fowler, Ph.D.
With commentary by Charles Fowler
Atonement
God demonstrated His love for us, while we were yet sinners, Christ
died for us. How much more then, being now justified by His blood, we
shall be saved from wrath through Him. . . now being reconciled, we
shall be saved by his life. . . by Whom we have now received ...<< MORE >>
God Loves Jerks
God Loves Jerks
"Jacob I loved." (Rom 9:13)
God loves jerks. That is an unusual thought and one that is difficult
for us to accept. But there are many biblical examples of this. One of
the most profound is the bible character named Jacob. And in regards to
Jacob the term bible "character" can be taken quite literally. Jacob
was quite the character. The fact is, Jacob was a real jerk.
You can read the entire life of Jacob starting at Genesis 25:21 and
going to Genesis 50:26. The Bible narrative holds nothing ...<< MORE >>
Not I, but Christ
Not I, but Christ
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 139:23-24
What I believe to be the first step in becoming a disciple of Christ
can be described as a total commitment or surrender of our lives to
Christ. Various terms have been used down through the years to describe
this vital step in the Christian's life. Terms like absolute surrender,
consecration, dedication, submission, yielding and absolute surrender
as I ...<< MORE >>
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalms 139:23-24
What I believe to be the first step in becoming a disciple of Christ
can be described as a total commitment or surrender of our lives to
Christ. Various terms have been used down through the years to describe
this vital step in the Christian's life. Terms like absolute surrender,
consecration, dedication, submission, yielding and absolute surrender
as I ...<< MORE >>
Pray and Obey
For me the christian life can be summed up in two words, prayer and obedience. At least in the practical day to day living as a disciple, learner and follower of Jesus Christ. To quote Pastor Cho "I pray and I obey."
Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing."
Is it really more human effort that makes the different. Or prayer and simple trust in the Lord. Is it our work or His work. Is it our effort or His grace at work within us. Is it something that comes from mere human effort, or is it the Holy Spirit, the ...<< MORE >>
Jesus said "without Me you can do nothing."
Is it really more human effort that makes the different. Or prayer and simple trust in the Lord. Is it our work or His work. Is it our effort or His grace at work within us. Is it something that comes from mere human effort, or is it the Holy Spirit, the ...<< MORE >>
The Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus
The Righteousness of God in Christ Jesus
"The Letters" are written to the Church
2 Corinthians 5:21 Paul shares . . . for He hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us (He) who knew no sin, (in order) that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. You see, God took the sinless Christ and placed upon Him our sin, and in exchange He took the righteousness of Christ and poured it into us. By faith declaring us righteous, justified.
We are justified by the blood of Jesus Christ. The word justified ...<< MORE >>
"The Letters" are written to the Church
2 Corinthians 5:21 Paul shares . . . for He hath made Him (Jesus) to be sin for us (He) who knew no sin, (in order) that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. You see, God took the sinless Christ and placed upon Him our sin, and in exchange He took the righteousness of Christ and poured it into us. By faith declaring us righteous, justified.
We are justified by the blood of Jesus Christ. The word justified ...<< MORE >>
Letters to Churches
Letters to Churches
"The letters are written to the Churches"
When I was a Pastor in rural Colorado people in town would approach me and ask when I was going to start a series on a particular subject or book of the bible. Most of the time they asked me about the end times, the antichrist or something from the book of Revelation. There is nothing wrong with these things and I would of course do my best to answer their questions. However, I learned early in my ministry that what Christians need, especially new believers, is ...<< MORE >>
"The letters are written to the Churches"
When I was a Pastor in rural Colorado people in town would approach me and ask when I was going to start a series on a particular subject or book of the bible. Most of the time they asked me about the end times, the antichrist or something from the book of Revelation. There is nothing wrong with these things and I would of course do my best to answer their questions. However, I learned early in my ministry that what Christians need, especially new believers, is ...<< MORE >>
The Nuts and Bolts of Romans Chapter 6
Recommended Reading: Romans 6
Romans 6: 8 - 14;
But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him; For the death that he died, he died unto sin once: but the life that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus. knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him.
Romans 6: 8 - 14;
But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him; For the death that he died, he died unto sin once: but the life that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus. knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him.
Let not sin therefore reign in your ...<< MORE >>
A little arrogance and a little ignorance can take a person a long way down the wrong road!!!
Are you in the ditch today?
Jesus said the blind lead the blind and everybody winds up in the ditch. The reason? Just plain old fashioned pride. We all have it and all must deal with it.
Psalms 25:9
Regarding the religious leaders of the day, Jesus told his disciples simply: "Leave them alone."
"Leave them alone" When the Son of God says "leave them alone" it is ultimately the worse thing that can happen to a person. You see "He knows the proud from a far off" in other words He is distant from the proud. The real trade mark of ...<< MORE >>
Jesus said the blind lead the blind and everybody winds up in the ditch. The reason? Just plain old fashioned pride. We all have it and all must deal with it.
Psalms 25:9
Regarding the religious leaders of the day, Jesus told his disciples simply: "Leave them alone."
"Leave them alone" When the Son of God says "leave them alone" it is ultimately the worse thing that can happen to a person. You see "He knows the proud from a far off" in other words He is distant from the proud. The real trade mark of ...<< MORE >>
Living Free
Living Free
Living free, living free, living free . . . is that not the heart cry of humanity. All over this planet, people want to be free. It doesn't matter if they are in Iran, Japan or America. It is a fact: People want to be free!!!
Jesus said that you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. The ultimate freedom is spiritual freedom which only comes through the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus and in his testimony Paul quotes Jesus, the Risen Lord, ...<< MORE >>