by David Robinson | Nov 1, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY ”Why the continuing need for repentance if we have been fully justified?” There is absolutely no contradiction between justification by grace through faith and our need for ongoing forgiveness of sin. We ask God to forgive us not to be...
by David Robinson | Oct 25, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY “If you want to win over temptation, you must burn the ships.” In 1519, Hernan Cortez landed at Tabasco off the coast of Mexico. He landed there to conquer the Aztec Empire and claim Mexico for Spain. He accomplished that goal two years...
by KerryFink | Oct 18, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY “The defining moment in everyone’s life.” Consider the birth of a giraffe. On arrival, it falls ten feet from its mother’s womb, usually landing on its back. Within seconds, it rolls over and tucks its legs under its body. Shaking its head,...
by David Robinson | Oct 11, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY “Meaningful relationships are built by asking questions—not by making statements.” Too many inexperienced or misinformed church leaders assume their job description is solving problems and providing answers. Jesus’ ministry style was the...
by David Robinson | Oct 4, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY “I learned in second grade—I don’t like tests.” I remember taking my first test in second grade. You couldn’t talk. You couldn’t ask questions, even if you didn’t know the answers. I raised my hand and the teacher said, “David, I don’t...
by David Robinson | Sep 27, 2020 | Thoughts on the Lord's Day |
THOUGHTS ON THE LORD’S DAY “Are people confused by your lifestyle that doesn’t line up with your message?” Asking people to join a church or attend a service in a building we call the church is not the same as introducing people to Jesus Christ and living a life that...