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Studies in I Thessalonians
Campus Crusade for Christ, now Cru, has a very popular evangelism tool. It’s a gospel tract that begins, “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” A popular slogan on graduation cards comes from Jeremiah and says, “I know the plans I have for you …" Studies in I Thessalonians
Last time we learned that praying like Paul meant we must express complete dependence on God’s providence not miracles (I Thess. 3:11) Studies in I Thessalonians
How’s your prayer life? I know mine can use help, both in terms of quality and quantity, content and fervency. We need an example of both. Below is an excerpt from a sermon on Titus 2:11-14 delivered by Charles Spurgeon on April 4, 1886 at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, England. This portion makes for wonderful reflection on the coming of Christ, even as we anticipate His return.
I Thess. 3:1-10
In Puritan Pastor John Bunyon’s classic allegory, Pilgrim’s Progress, the enemy Giant Despair has locked Christian in the dungeon of Doubting Castle. Oh the doubt and despair that sank upon his soul. Day after day, he barely hangs on until he remembers his faith! Faith was the key in his pocket all along that unlocked the prison door. For today’s article I want to share with my readers a letter I emailed to our church membership on Friday the 11th after the election. I received many comments of appreciation and so thought it might be good to share with a larger audience now two weeks later as some of the dust has settled. I understand that some of you will not agree or appreciate all my sentiments. I respect that. I understand that there are many perspectives in an election as contentious and frankly painful as this one. Ultimately, I’m not as concerned about political unity as I am about the unity of all born-again believers in our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope this letter will help to that end.
I Thess. 3:1-10
Let’s take a one-question pop quiz. What is the most important thing about a Christian? Marks of a Faithful Pastor, Part 3: I Thess. 2:9-12
In our current series we’ve seen four marks of a faithful pastor thus far. He shows up armed with God’s good news, not empty handed (2:1-2). He’s God-tested and approved (vv.3-4a). He seeks to please God, not man (v.4b). He’s all about giving, not getting (vv.5-8). Now, if he does these well enough long enough, he will achieve the final mark of a lasting legacy (vv.9-12). Studies in I Thessalonians: Marks of a Faithful Pastor, Part 2
Jesus is the good and great shepherd of the sheep, the faithful, model, exemplary and perfect pastor. Christ is the Teacher, Leader, Visionary and true Senior Pastor. Jesus and Jesus alone is the perfect Head of all true churches. Even on our best day, every poor pastor is but a dim reflection of the Sun, a faint echo of the Voice. Studies in I Thessalonians: Marks of a Faithful Pastor, Part 1
What makes a model, faithful, exemplary pastor? Like many areas of contemporary church life, much confusion reigns in the congregation as to how to answer this question. Even among pastors, distractions, discouragements and detours abound. Entertainment culture mandates he be smooth, attractive and most of all, funny. Business culture says he must be a strong leader who can fill the pews and grow the bottom line. Celebrity evangelical culture says he must have some published books under his belt and be popular on the conference trail. |
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March 2022
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