If you haven’t read the beginning of this, right now go read the first part (1-4). 5. Those who are born of God confess the Son and receive (have) him. “No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also.” 1 John 3:23 “Whoever confesses that Jesus is [...]

First off, these are taken from the book “Finally Alive” by John Piper, where he (Piper) takes them directly from the book of 1 John. This chapter in the book and the book of 1 John really convicted me and learning more and more every day. I just wanted to share these evidences that are [...]

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12 ESV) If you were in any sort of youth ministry in middle school and high school, you probably have seen this verse. It is used so much in [...]

The supplements for partaking of this divine nature that Peter talks about in 2 Peter 1:3 are: faith with virtue; Virtue with knowledge; Knowledge with self control; Self control with steadfastness; Steadfastness with godliness; Godliness with brotherly affection; Brotherly affection with love. These qualities help live a life partaking of the divine nature. These are [...]

So, my birthday is tomorrow (August 6th) and my girlfriend just brought me my birthday present. One of which is a daily inspiration book from “The Purpose Driven Life”. I read the book a long time ago, probably when it came out, and when Dayspring Baptist Church did a series on it. So, it was [...]

Proverbs: Mars Hill Church The Heart Mark Driscoll Jesus says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” Jesus cares a lot about the heart. We are to LOVE God with all of our heart. If we want to see God, we must have a pure heart. Proverbs 20:9 Who can say, “I have [...]

Trial Mars Hill Church Humble Christians Mark Driscoll 1 Peter 5:5 Humble Christians Respect Their Elders (leaders in the church); 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1 Whoever is younger, be subject to the elders. “Younger” means chronologically and/or spiritually. If you are older physically, but a young Christ-follower, try listening to the elders. Elders need to [...]

1 Peter Series Living Hope Church 2:11-12 John Blythe Colossians 3:5 1) Kill your sin. Abstain from fleshly passions. “Gentiles” is referring to non-believers, not the non-Jew ethic group. 2) Continually stay in Gospel. – Every other topic goes back to the Gospel. – Gospel = the core – Our minds are continually being renewed. [...]

1 Peter Series Living Hope Church 2:9-10 John Blythe 1. God is the Gospel. 2. Depth = Growing in the Gospel. 3. Community in the Gospel. – “Gospel Communities” – 5 to 10 people; authentic, life change 4. Missional Outreach – in our jobs, school, etc. – who we come in contact with – visible [...]

1 Peter Series Living Hope Church 2:4-8 John Blythe 1st observation: About the cornerstone; #1 important thing; Jesus Christ is the chief cornerstone. 2nd observation: #2 We’re secondary matters. All about Christ, because God is glorious & loving we can “enter”. 3rd observation: v. 8; Those stumble because they get the first two observations mixed [...]