4 HOW DOES IT WORK AGAINST SIN? Battling the Forms of Unbelief Battling the Unbelief of Anxiety Definition: The loss of confident security in God owing to feelings of uneasiness or foreboding that something harmful is going to happen. Battling Anxiety in General Mat_6:25-34 For this reason I say to you, do not be worried … Continue reading “04 HOW DOES IT WORK AGAINST SIN?”
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01 WHY DOES IT MATTER?
1 WHY DOES IT MATTER? The Passions Behind Faith in Future Grace Passion #1: A Passion for the Supremacy of God Bethlehem's Mission Statement We exist to spread a passion for the supremacy of God in all things for the joy of all peoples. Why? God's Zeal for the Supremacy of God God is infinitely … Continue reading “01 WHY DOES IT MATTER?”
02 IS IT BIBLICAL?
2 IS IT BIBLICAL? The Foundations of Sanctifying Power Faith is the Great Worker 1Th_1:3 [I] Constantly bear in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. 2Th_1:11 To this end also we pray for you always … Continue reading “02 IS IT BIBLICAL?”
03 HOW DOES IT WORK FOR HOLINESS?
3 HOW DOES IT WORK FOR HOLINESS? The Origins of Radical Love Gal_5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith working through love. 1Ti_1:5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Mat_5:43-44 You have heard that it … Continue reading “03 HOW DOES IT WORK FOR HOLINESS?”
00 TITLE & TABLE OF CONTENTS
Future Grace The Pursuit of Holiness in Life and Ministry Table of Contents Why Does It Matter? Is it Biblical? How Does it Work for Holiness? How Does it Work against Sin? 'a9 1999 Bethlehem Baptist Church Printed By Permission Published by Desiring God Ministries 720 13th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415 888-346-4700 <www.desiringGOD.org> "Scripture … Continue reading “00 TITLE & TABLE OF CONTENTS”
13 WHY I DO NOT SAY, "GOD DID NOT CAUSE…"
Why I Do Not Say, "God Did Not Cause the Calamity, but He Can Use It for Good" September 17, 2001 Many Christians are speaking this way about the murderous destruction of the World Trade Towers on September 11, 2001. God did not cause it, but he can use it for good. There are two … Continue reading “13 WHY I DO NOT SAY, "GOD DID NOT CAUSE…"”
11 WHENCE AND WHY THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY?
Whence and Why the Earthquake in Turkey? August 18, 1999 "Weep with those who weep" (Rom_12:15). When love has wept and worked, it must have some answers. Not all the answers, but some. No earthquakes in the Bible are attributed to Satan. Many are attributed to God.** This is because God is Lord of heaven … Continue reading “11 WHENCE AND WHY THE EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEY?”
12 WE TOOK A GOOD STAND AND MADE A BAD MISTAKE
We Took a Good Stand and Made a Bad Mistake Reflections on the Baptist General Conference Annual Meeting, St Paul July 5, 2000 One of the most significant issues before us as a Conference at the recent annual meeting was whether we would embrace open theism as part of our corporate identity. Open theism teaches … Continue reading “12 WE TOOK A GOOD STAND AND MADE A BAD MISTAKE”
09 RESPONSE BETHEL COLLEGE & SEMINARY MATERIAL
Response to the Packet of Material Sent out by Bethel College and Seminary Dated 3/19/99 March 25, 1999 Abbreviations: DC: For lack of a better name let's use DC (for Document Creator) to refer to the author of the unsigned beige paper, "How Do We Decide Orthodoxy in the BGC?" BEB: Refers to the letter … Continue reading “09 RESPONSE BETHEL COLLEGE & SEMINARY MATERIAL”
10 GOD DOES NOT REPENT LIKE A MAN
God Does Not Repent Like a Man November 11, 1998 After Saul disobeys Samuel, God says, "I regret [= repent] that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following Me and has not carried out My commands" (1Sa_15:11). Some have argued that since God "repents" of things he has done, therefore … Continue reading “10 GOD DOES NOT REPENT LIKE A MAN”