All Christians are commanded to make disciples (Matthew 28:16-20). Being a disciple-maker requires speaking to folks who are not disciples of Jesus. For many reasons, many Christians (probably most) are intimidated to talk with others about Jesus. The gospel is the story of what Jesus has done for us; therefore, words are required. We have to talk to them.
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False teachers and prophets not only teach false doctrine but they are also characterized by sexual lust and greed. Sometimes the false teaching is more difficult to detect by the theologically untrained than are the characteristics of lust and greed.
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I think I am safe in saying that anyone who walks with the Lord for any length of time has experienced some period of spiritual separation. It is not abnormal.
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The proper use of money will buy friends for the long haul, that is, forever. Every day, in the business and political worlds, people use money to buy friends. Maybe it would be better stated as favor rather than friends.
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God’s heart is that of a missionary. His plan from the beginning has been to redeem people from every nation, tribe, people, and language. (Revelation 7:9) It is not without significance that God’s missionary heart was revealed at the dedication of Solomon’s temple. Our quoted Scripture above is part of Solomon’s dedication prayer in which he addresses the foreigner, the non-Israelite or Gentile.
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And he entered the synagogue and for three months spoke boldly, reasoning and persuading...
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