Because He Lives, We Are a New Creation
Because He lives, we are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:10-21). The new man is 1) Authentic, 2) Evangelistic, 3) Reconciled. Each person should live for Christ.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Rejoice in Eternity – Being with God
We will rejoice in eternity (1 Peter 4:13) 1) To Be with God, 2) To Be with Christ, 3) Because This Is Our Great Hope. Each person should be able to state why.
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Enlisting Others – Leadership
Leaders must enlist others (Acts 6:1-7). Effective enlisting needs 1) A Need, 2) Purpose, 3) Clear Direction, 4) A Bright Future. Each person should learn from these.
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“Watchman, What of the Night?”
"Watchman, what of the night?" (Isaiah 21:11, 12): 1) The Watchman, 2) The Night, 3) The Message. Each person should teach the whole truth in evangelism.
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Who is the Lord in Genesis 18?
The LORD who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18 is Yahweh. He was likely the Second Person of the Godhead, the eternal Word, before He became Jesus.
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What is the qualification for elders and deacons to have children?
Elders and deacons must have children (Titus 1:6, 1 Timothy 3:4, 12). The Greek word for "having" does not rule out children who come into the family by adoption.
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The Golden Rule
The golden rule (Matthew 7:12) is 1) Optimistic, 2) A Reflection of God's Love, 3) Love Practiced, 4) Introspective, 5) Proactive. Each person should apply it.
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The Bible is Right About Sexual Ethics
The Bible is right about sexual ethics (Ephesians 5:3): 1) Attire, 2) Abstinence, 3) Adultery. Each person should keep the church an oasis from worldly carnality.
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The Cleansing of the Word
The word of God cleanses our 1) Path, 2) Praise, 3) Purpose (Psalm 119:9-16). Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119 and its lessons.
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Seek the Things Which Are Above
To seek things above (Colossians 3:1-4) we must 1) Value, 2) Visualize, 3) Venerate, 4) Venture the things above. Each person should desire heavenly things.
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The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
The text of Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, where the landowner pays those hired last the same wage as the first. So the last will be first.
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Blessed are They who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
To hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) is 1) A Desire, 2) Its Object, 3) Its Satisfaction. Each person should know what it means to be filled.
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Questions Answered on Pentecost
The text of Acts 2:1-39, where the apostles preached on Pentecost and Peter told the people to repent and be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).
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Do Demons Possess People Today?
Can demons possess people today? No. Miracles have ceased, Jesus triumphed over the devil, and evil spirits are confined to hades and not allowed to return.
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Should We Pray for the Holy Spirit?
Should we pray for the Holy Spirit (Luke 11:13)? Yes, not in a miraculous way, but understanding that God's Spirit dwells with His people in fellowship.
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The Folly of Trying to Control Others
Seeking to control others (Philippians 2:3-4) is ungodly: impossible, unholy, irresponsible, and hypocritical. Each person should understand its danger and stop.
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Feel Right About Doing Right
Doing right may not feel right at first, but restrained behavior can lead to virtuous behavior (2 Peter 1:3-11). Put away pride and you will feel right about doing right.
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He Had Nothing on Him
Satan had nothing on Jesus because He was without sin (John 14:30). If you are in Christ, Satan has nothing on you either, because he had nothing on Him.
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The Church, The Falling Away, and the Restoration
An introduction to church history: 1) The Church of the New Testament, 2) The Falling Away, 3) The Restoration. Each person should gain a framework for studying it.
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How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon
Heaven is like the Grand Canyon (John 14:1-3): it's grand, there's no cheap way across, the way is narrow, and you must go to the water. Each person should know the way.
