Preach The Gospel To Yourself, Then Maybe Others
Evangelism seems like a terrifying responsibility. If you believe that the difference between eternal life and death hangs in the balance of every man, woman, and child, then sharing Jesus can seem overwhelming. But what if our hesitation to share the Gospel with...
Share Your faith – Moving Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Share your faith. Does that phrase frighten you? Most Evangelicals know that part of the Christian life is the call to share our faith. But most of us do not try. That’s partly due to the development of comfort zones, designed to make relationships work. Comfort Zones are fine so long as they are healthy. But they can become limitations if never challenged.
Renewing Your Mind – God’s Requirement To Work On Your Thinking | FITC55
Most challenges we face each day occur in our minds. Life certainly presents its fair share of developments requiring us to think about “what to do.” But if our mind is a mess, then how we react will be affected to the degree of our mental health. That’s why Paul’s statement in Romans 12 is so important. After writing seven chapters on the role of faith and forgiveness under God, he shocks us with the following words: “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Romans 12:2). What is the Apostle Paul teaching us? In this episode, Dr. Jonathan G. Smith explains that as Christians the encouragement here is a call to actively work to improve the way we think about God, ourselves, and others.
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What Do Reformational Anglicans Believe About Election? | FITC54
Predestination and election are challenging doctrines for most believers. But when they are approached through the lens of scripture, they can lead to deeper truths about God’s passion for humanity. Unfortunately, there are a lot of opinions about Election, even among Anglicans. So what do Classic Anglicans actually believe about the doctrine of Election? To answer this question, Pastor Jonathan examines Romans 8:28-30 and Article 17 of the 39 Articles of Religion.
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How To Become A Christian | FITC53
Throughout the New Testament writings of the Apostle Paul, you can find Paul referring to the relationship between us and God through the image of adoption. That is, God intentionally choosing us to be a part of His family. That means that all of the rights and privileges of God’s house are “conferred” to us, including the right to call him our Abba Daddy. Find out why this doctrine is vital to understanding our freedom in God.
