What do “magic-eye” pictures have in common with false teachers? Both, in some sense, are counterfeit images—they fool us until we get a clear picture of them.
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2 Peter: The Light of the Morning Star
In spite of our many advancements in this world, we are in a dark place. The world is engulfed in spiritual darkness, and counterfeits abound. But when Jesus comes again, the darkness will be no more.
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365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Exodus 32
It is our human tendency to want the tangible, the quantifiable. But one day we will behold the glory of God in our resurrected bodies.
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2 Peter: The Glory of Jesus
Jesus is full of the glory Peter witnessed at the transfiguration. But even more significantly, He is the one who chose the way of suffering on the way to that glory. He is the one whose cross preceded His crown.
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2 Peter: Growth and Confidence in Our Faith
Peter wanted his readers to grow in faith and in confidence in their calling, and he left them a last will and testament in this epistle to plead with them to live for what really matters.
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Nurturing Spirituality, Part 18: Overcoming the Barriers to Evangelism III
How do you share the Gospel with someone who has never heard it? Some approaches start by talking about things like sin, salvation, redemption, and judgement. However, these concepts are often foreign to the modern man. Maybe it would be better to contextualize the Gospel by using concepts that are more familiar.
Read MoreFear & Faith: Can I Manage My Mindset?
What is faith, and how does it relate to fear? Can you have faith and yet feel fearful? Dr. Ken Boa discussed these questions and much more at the September 18, 2019, installment of GraceLife Church of Pineville’s In Question series. The series is moderated by Michael Stewart, vice president of Reflections Ministries and Omnibus Media Ministries.
You can also listen to the audio only at the link below.
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The Spiritual Life: Knowing and Loving God Part 2
Why does God love you? The answer has much less to do with who you are than it does with who God is.
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Nurturing Spirituality, Part 19: Overcoming the Barriers to Evangelism IV
Nurturing Spirituality, Part 17: Overcoming the Barriers to Evangelism II
Emotional, intellectual, and volitional barriers on the part of the unbeliever often prevent the christian from sharing his faith. In order to be an effective witness, one must know specifically what these barriers are and how to navigate them.
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