14b] “I write to you, young men, because you are strong…”
Month: October 2010
You Have Overcome the Evil One
13b] “I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one…” As followers of Jesus, it is obvious we are involved in a spiritual war. How are we to overcome our enemy? If we are to grow up in our faith, then we are going to need to understand our enemy’s ploys and...
On Being Hunted by a Lion, Part 1
It is important we are prepared for the one who stalks us as believers. We must know his ways, our defense, our company, and our promises.
On Being Hunted by a Lion, Part 2
The Light Became Darkness: an Introduction to the Evil One, and How to Overcome Him. This lesson explores the following questions: Is Satan real? How did Satan become the enemy of God and us? What is he like? How can we escape him?
On Being Hunted by a Lion, Part 3
The Believers' Enemy. A Study on Overcoming the Evil One. Explore the four things each believer needs to understand if he is going to fight effective battles.
On Being Hunted by a Lion, Part 4
Set Free from Satan. More principles to help us in our spiritual warfare, and some principles for victory!
Introduction to New Life
Think with me about a place where everything is perfect. By any evaluation, there are absolutely no problems—nothing needs to be added or taken away. It is absolutely perfect in every way. In this place (and I'm not taking about heaven)
The Fear of the Lord
Scripture makes it clear that the fear of the Lord is central to a believer's life and success. Listen to what a wide spectrum of writers of Scripture had to say about it.
Two Sides of Forgiveness
Matt. 6:12, 14-15; Luke 7:36-50
Forgiveness—it's a word we love and loathe. We love it when we can be forgiven for our sins against God and others—what a tremendous relief! On the other hand, we loathe forgiveness when we must grant it to others who have grievously hurt us, even sinned against us. How difficult that can be!
Growing Into Maturity
I John 2:12-14
The key question we need to ask ourselves is
“Where am I in my spiritual growth?"
A passage to help evaluate our development is 1 John 2:12-14.