Archive

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=66163&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

This is the classic article to show you how to better understand and study the Bible inductively! Obedience and faith is a trust relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we learn and grow from our efforts of getting into the Bible, seeking God's counsel and applying His true-Truth and precepts to our lives and churches. This is used overseas to train tens of thousands of pastors on how to teach the Bible, prepare basic sermons and for them to know, grow and lead others to God's rich pastures in the Word.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=35065&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Obedience is the practice of our pure loyalty to our Lord to go all out in faith. It helps us focus on Him and what He has done for us so we change from the inside out, our inward renovation becoming Christ-like to undergo His will, mind, and precepts. Obedience means having perfect confidence in Christ so we daily present ourselves to God as our LORD. We are essentially putting our faith into practice. We carefully seek what God requires of us and then align our lives with Him and His standards and call to the best of our

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32738&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Knowledge is being assured that what Christ did is relevant and impacting, and is a reality that must be accepted and committed to.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32674&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

5 Lessons on the Disease of Destruction, Gossip, which will cause "Massive Destruction" to you and your youth group!

Introduction: Listening to all criticism, having the Nose for the News! Youth Pastors Study, this can also be tuned into a "talk."

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=35064&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Surrender means we trust our Lord Jesus Christ in all things without doubt or fault in our faith. We let go our hold on our perceived rights, agendas, and opinions that are not lined up to His. In this way, we can surrender to His love and embrace God's will for our lives, live His Way in holiness, and become a benefit to the lives of others. We come before God and under new management-His. The Discipline of Surrender is a discipline because we have to make it a daily decision and practice. It is something we

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32736&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

A vision will have your primary call from Scripture, to hear and obey His Word!

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32673&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

6+ Youth Lessons on learning to follow God's Will

How can I make better decisions and beware of deceptions and misleading choices? God calls us to make wise choices, so what will you do about it? Including a handout to give your students…

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=31545&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

The literal interpretation of a biblical text is not always the best interpretation.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=35063&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Submission means having the willingness to voluntarily submit to Christ and also to others in authority. Thus, we make a commitment and resolve to yield our will, mind, and body for God's purposes so we can better hear, receive, and obey His Word. It is a call to submit and a Discipline because it takes our effort, even though we are not required to do so. When we are submitting to others, we are also submitting and serving Christ as Lord (Col. 3:23-24)! It is an aspect of the surrender of our lives to God so we are in His will.

http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?blogid=0&view=post&articleid=32735&link=1&fldKeywords=&fldAuthor=&fldTopic=0

Leadership expectations of pastors and elders are often unrealistic and not centered on what leadership is really about. Too often people confuse a strong-willed personality as an effective leader, leadership is not being strong-willed, rather having a strong sense of purpose that is centered upon God.
The church of our Lord needs leaders, not petty instigators. There are too many churches that substitute a petty person for a godly person and see no distinction, because the people who put them in power do not know the difference.