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Tag: salvation

  • The Preschool Gospel, Take One

    Yesterday my precocious 4-year-old said he wanted to be baptized.  I don’t think he’s ready yet; our church doesn’t baptize kids until they are at least seven. But, how would I know if he was ready? What is the minimum someone needs to truly understand in order to authentically embark…

  • LEAD! C.12 Joy in the Journey

    In Which We Begin to Pursue the End… This is the final lesson in our series, but hopefully just the beginning of your journey in understanding what it means to lead others — and yourself — into the “name” of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. As we proceed to…

  • LEAD! C.4 Fervent Fasting

    Fasting denies our the body its most basic physical need so that God can supply our soul with its most fundamental spiritual needs. Memory Verse: “‘Now, therefore,’ says the LORD, ‘Turn to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.’ So rend your heart, and not…

  • LEAD! A.10 Soul’s Sanctification

    In Which We Are Set Apart For Obedience to Jesus, And Suffer For It — Becoming Holy in The Process This week we round out our discussion on salvation and conviction by focusing on sanctification, or holiness, words that include being both “set apart” and “made righteous.” The overall idea…

  • LEAD! A.8 Christ’s Salvation

    In Which We Receive the Gospel, And Are Saved By It Our series so far — indeed, the first half of human history — is but a prelude to the coming of Jesus Christ. In Christ we have the word of God made flesh, the perfect revelation of God’s character,…