God Sent Forth His Son But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, MADE of a woman, MADE under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of […]
Tag: Randy Amos
An Effective Ministry, A Guest-post by Randal Amos
Paul’s ministry in 1 Thessalonians 2 2:1 – Paul taught his entrance among the Thessalonians was a positive thing. What qualified the ministry to be counted as positive? 13-16 – “Ye received it [the word preached] not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God”. Therefore the Word […]
Guest-post by R.P. Amos: Inclusive Diversity Or Exclusive Singularity – Which is of God?
The Bible answer would be both. But it depends on the setting. For example, most are inclusive of a diversity of food from potatoes to potluck but they are exclusive of eating garbage. Most include a variety of friends for their children but would exclude criminals. There are three major areas in which God operates: […]
Guest post from R.P. Amos: “What God Looks for in a Local Church”
When talking about a local church many will mention its “worship music”, or youth group, or dynamic preacher that leaves them inspired. Some will highlight the liturgy that emits holy feelings, or how their needs are met, or that they feel happy there. Others will focus on friendly care for the hurting or big numbers […]
Guest post from R.P. Amos: "What God Looks for in a Local Church"
When talking about a local church many will mention its “worship music”, or youth group, or dynamic preacher that leaves them inspired. Some will highlight the liturgy that emits holy feelings, or how their needs are met, or that they feel happy there. Others will focus on friendly care for the hurting or big numbers […]
To Judge or Not to Judge – Which is Christian? (A Guest-post by R. P. Amos)
Sometimes an answer is not an “either or”, or even “yes or no” but both. It can depend upon circumstances. For example, is it right or wrong to eat peanuts? It could be right and a source of protein if you like them. But it could be very wrong and life threatening if you have […]