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“And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Matthew 7.23 Surprise, surprise! My friend Mike Slay refers to this passage as the “scariest verse in the Bible.” (You can visit Mike’s blog here.)
“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12.32 The pleasure of His company Contrary to what many people seem to think, life in the Kingdom of God is a life of deeply satisfying pleasure.
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” Acts 1.8 The rip current of secularism The Kingdom turn brings a new perspective on life, so that those who come to faith in Jesus Christ view their lives, and live them, from the vantage point of…
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...” Matthew 6.33 First things... Everybody understands the idea of priorities. Priorities determine the way we use our time and the ways we invest our strength, abilities, and treasure.
“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory...” John 17.24 The money priority For many people – undoubtedly, too many – money is the determining factor in all their priorities. It is the great priority…
So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” John 21.15 The life we should love In the book of Revelation those who have come to faith in Jesus Christ, who have truly made the Kingdom turn,…
“Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” Jn. 4.35 Forever changed Sometime early in the year 1436, art and painting in the…
“Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7.12 Full circle Beyond simply confronting cultural abuse and misuse, Christians must make a conscientious effort to restore culture so that it serves as a means and end…