Over the next few days, I will blog through the letter to the Church at Collosae. Colossians, as we know it, provides a robust Christology to the church. It was written somewhere between 58-62 A.D. The apostle, Paul, wrote this letter to a congregation of believers who may have become heavily influenced by heresiesContinue reading “Colossians 1:1-6: Bible Study”
Category Archives: Bible Study
Salvation Possible
Today, because of traveling for school, I had the privilege of attending the College Wesleyan Church. It was a great experience. While listening to the sermon, I found myself thinking about the surrounding context of the kingdom parable the minister was preaching. The parable is about the workers of a vineyard who put in differentContinue reading “Salvation Possible”
Whose Mail?
It is important to understand that the whole of Scripture belongs to all people. It was given to all the people groups at any time. The Old Testament is specifically addressed to the people of Israel and the New Testament to the early church, but all believers are now part of the household of God.Continue reading “Whose Mail?”
Strategy for Change
Strategic planning is a place some will not venture. In the Church, it is the pseudo-spiritual that see no basis for the practice of the organization. Addressing the Church’s unique ministry context is required for Church leaders. Proverbs 19:21 states, “There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, thatContinue reading “Strategy for Change”
Faith for Change
In the Gospel according to Mark, Jesus utters four words that are incredibly powerful. He says, “Have faith in God” (11:22). He proceeds to talk to them about having faith to move mountains and about the disciple’s prayer life. In the previous blog post, we ended with a prayer to receive a burden and inContinue reading “Faith for Change”
A Burden for Change
Change is a necessity but rarely is it readily accepted. Innovation, flexibility, and growth all require changes to take place at personal and organizational levels. How does this happen? Specifically, how does this happen in churches? Might I suggest this pathway: 1) a burden, 2) faith, 3) strategy and implementation, and 4) endurance. NehemiahContinue reading “A Burden for Change”
Family Worship/Devotions
SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophetsContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are they which are persecuted”
SOM: Blessed are the Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 It is estimated that there has been a little over 260 years of peace in all of recorded history. While there are many causes for conflict, we still desire to have peaceful resolutions. Now, we find Jesus referring toContinue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Peacemakers”
SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” – Matthew 5:8 If one thing is clear in the Sermon on the Mount, it is that the Lord is concerned with more than outward cleanliness and show. He has emphasized the spiritual life of His people in comparable ways to the physical. Poor,Continue reading “SOM: Blessed are the Pure in Heart”
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