From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org The call to be TransformedNehemiah 8; John 3:30; Romans 12:1-3; 2 Timothy 2:15; James 1:22-25We meet with God for the expressed reason to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This is an act of worship for us to think right without distractions or personal agendas; look upon God as our Loving Lord Master as well as Motivator. Then we will be able to grow through the ordeals of life, the ups and downs focusing on how can I be approve to focus on what God's will is, to know Him, place Him first and foremost as His prime pleasing and perfect will. As to be ... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=82448&view=post&blogid= Mon, 5 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0400 The Woman in Adultery! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=63620&view=post&blogid= Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 This may sound strange, but this article was originally a funeral sermon. This is about the legacy we leave when we pass on, into heaven and God's wonders, rest, and rewards-how we live and then hand down hope by the way we lived and how we touched others. However, as I have done this sermon over the years, I could not help noticing and even be convicted by the Holy Spirit that this is also about building a successful church... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=45630&view=post&blogid= Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 If truth is one, that is if truth has unity, then Christian education means understanding, and being excited by, the associations between the disciplines and showing how these associations are rooted in the Creator's existence. I do not know if you know what you are hearing or not. It is a flaming fire. It is gorgeous if you understand what we have in the teaching and revelation of God. If we are going to have really a Christian education, it means understanding truth is not a series of isolated subjects but there are associations, and the associations are rooted in nothing less than the existence of the Creator Himself. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36269&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 5 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36154&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love...The Church Growth movement has made major contributions to the Church over the years. It has also given us some major problems! Some church growth thinking that has done the opposite to the church. This thinking has caused churches to... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32777&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Understanding and Responding to Islam in the Light of September 11In this study, we will be seeking to better understand Islam, Afghanistan and Osama bin Laden and some of the reasons why the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 took place. What is the root of terrorism? Does Islam teach peace, or does it teach Jihad? What are some of the potential issues facing Christians, what are some of the responses we can make, and what are resources to help us? Most importantly, what are some of the key biblical foundations we need to keep in focus during this time of turmoil and change? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32715&view=post&blogid= Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 These are tumultuous times, and our nation and the world desperately need prayer. This prayer guide is only a suggestion to help guide you as you pray. No matter how you chose to pray, please keep in mind that desperate times require desperate, heartfelt prayers, which are passionately cried out to our Lord! (Hebrews 4:16) Here is Prayer Guide your church can use. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=228026&view=post&blogid= Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Is the center of our being, our mind, will and emotions to be focused on Christ and His will. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=37460&view=post&blogid= Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 I want to say to you, those of you who are Christians or even if you are not a Christian and you are troubled about the direction that our society is going in, that we must not concentrate merely on the bits and pieces. But we must understand that all of these dilemmas come on the basis of moving from the Judeo-Christian world view -- that the final reality is an infinite creator God -- over into this other reality... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36268&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capítulo 4 Serie: http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36153&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How to run and manage committees and board meetings! Ccommon rules and procedures for Fair and Orderly Meetings & Conventions... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32776&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 A.C.T.S is an acronym or axiom that points us to the Lord's Prayer and other Scripture, and gives us precepts so we can divide up our time and purpose to engage in prayer with a correct devotion and attitude. "ACTS" refers to the percepts of prayer-the categories of Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32714&view=post&blogid= Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The basics of understanding Bible Study methods, how to learn from and about God's Word is basically simple, do it. But what we do not want to do is do it bad or erroneous. The science and art of exegesis or exegetical method is not meant to be scary, but rather provide us with the essential tools so we can better know and teach His Word. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31434&view=post&blogid= Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 First of all this is not an essential issue, as "Eschatology," meaning End Times Theology, is debatable and has no real bearing on orthodoxy versus unorthodoxy, unless it is distracting you from the person and work of Christ. Nor is this even an important issue, as God is far more concerned with our... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=43938&view=post&blogid= Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Our Confession of Faith, Chapter 28, Section 5, makes it very clear that our subordinate standards do not teach Baptismal Regeneration: "Although it be a great sin to condemn or neglect this ordinance, yet grace and salvation are not so inseparably annexed unto it, as that no person can be regenerated or saved without it, or that all that are baptized are undoubtedly regenerated." http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36267&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo: Capítulo 3 de Libro de Juan http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36152&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Pray More!Do you feel vital for ministry? If not, what is in the way, or what are you not doing? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=34416&view=post&blogid= Mon, 14 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Vision of Christ http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33347&view=post&blogid= Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Here is a tool to help you assess your church's health. For each question, have your congregation and leaders be open and honest and be in prayer. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32771&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 First off, there is no "method" or process on how to pray, as there is no specific principle on how to talk to your mom or best friend. We just do it. Yes, there is edict, attitude, and good ways versus bad ways to communicate. Thus, God does give us a pattern as a checklist to make sure our time and attitude are lined up to more of His will and less of ours. We must make sure we use our payer time with purpose and effectiveness. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32713&view=post&blogid= Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Yes and no! Yes, Christ is coming back and we will meet Him and it will be spectacular and no words or speculations could ever describe it effectively, especially not in the way most books and TV preachers have sensationalized it. There has been a lot of debate over what this... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=43937&view=post&blogid= Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Too often they have failed to show the beauty of love, the beauty of Christ,the Holiness of God, and the world has turned away.Is there no way to make the world look again -this time at true Christianity. Most Christians continue to stand with arms folded presenting to men and women, a tarnished image of God- a shattered body of Christ http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36261&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Estudio Inductivo del Libro de Juan Capti'ulo 2 http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36151&view=post&blogid= Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Greetings to the Seven Churches! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33346&view=post&blogid= Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400