All investment involves a measure of risk. This part summarizes some factors to consider when assessing risk and emphasizes the need for humility and wisdom in this process.
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reward
Warfare Spirituality: Part 18—Using the Morning Affirmations Cont.
Dr. Boa highlights the value of applying the Morning Affirmations, focusing on the final three affirmations: Circumstances of the Day, Protection in the Warfare, and the Coming of Christ and My Future with Him.
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Faith and Obedience
This article borrows heavily from Walter Henrichsen’s A Layman’s Guide to Applying the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1978).
Of these four, the one most heavily emphasized in Scripture is application.
The Bible consistently emphasizes faith as a commitment to what God says—and acting on it. Those mentioned in Hebrews 11, often called the “Faith Hall of Fame” in Scripture, illustrate this definition of faith.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 13 (at Christ Church): Spheres of Authority II
Dr. Boa continues his discussion of the practical application of the spheres of God ordained authority. Peter transitions from governing authorities to that of the work place. There is no dichotomy between the sacred and the secular. We are called to do our work as to the Lord rather than for men. As we look to Him as the Source and to Him for the outcome, we pursue a higher standard than we would otherwise.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 8 (at Christ Church): Rewriting Your Broken Story
We all have broken stories and Peter wants us to understand that we can rewrite our story. We can imbed our story in a greater narrative that begins and ends well. When we are a part of God’s story our life matters. When we keep an eternal perspective we understand that the adversity and afflictions of this life will only be brief and the glory will endure.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 7 (at Christ Church): Applying What You See
Peter admonishes his readers to have an uplook and an outlook.. Our uplook determines our outlook and our outlook determines our behavior. As we look up, we are to apply what we see. We are called to become a people who manifest the new life in this present world.
Read More1 Peter Study, Part 3 (at Christ Church): Endless Revelation
Dr. Boa explores the nature and mystery of the triune God and the living hope that is grounded in the Word of God and in the Son. He reminds us, as we reflect on the inheritance reserved in heaven for us, to be a people of gratitude who understand that all of life is gift and all of life is grace.
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