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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Created to be Like God

    The Truth that is in Jesus Ephesians 4:21-24 ESV “But that is not the way you learned Christ! — assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Remind Them

    The Importance of Reminders Titus 3:1-3 ESV “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    They are Circumventing the Cross

    John 10:1-4 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Here I Am! Send Me!

    Isaiah 6:1-5 ESV “In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    When God Shuts up the Heavens

    2 Chronicles 7:13-15 ESV “When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command the locust to devour the land, or send pestilence among my people, if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from...
  6. J

    Choosing a church

    My husband and I have attended a small OPC church for 8 years. We love the teaching, the worship, and the people are wonderful. That said, there are not a lot of families with young children, and I have felt lonely for a long time. After our daughter was born, I wanted to switch small groups...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Walking by The Spirit

    Galatians 5:16-18 NIV “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Joy in the Journey

    Psalms 95:1-2 ESV “Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” The Lord does not require that we have beautiful sounding voices with...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Demonstrate Repentance by Deeds

    Summary Acts 24:1-26:11 ESV The Apostle Paul was under arrest. He was being accused falsely before Governor Felix. He was accused of being a plague, “one who stirs up riots among all the Jews throughout the world and is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,” and of being one who attempted...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    The Lord will Keep You

    Psalm 121:1-2 ESV “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Is the Lord the first one we go to when we face temptation, or when we go through a trial, or when we are sick, or when we have a decision to make...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    For, We Love Him

    Luke 9:23 ESV “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.’” If we want to believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, to approach or to move toward him, we must deny (refuse, repudiate) ourselves. We must reject...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Seeking to Establish Our own Righteousness

    Romans 10:1-4 ESV “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Hanging Your Hat

    1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Are We Shining as Lights?

    Philippians 2:12-13 ESV “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” In the verses prior...
  15. bèlla

    [MOVED] Women Submitting To Their Husbands: What Christians Get Wrong

    An interesting article on biblical submission. The author raises some important points. —courtesy of True Love Dates I ended up writing the following blog post, to express some of my concerns regarding the whole “submission culture” that we see in Christian communities, and posed a few...
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    • 1950's head of household headship healthy marriage husband marriage submission submission to husbands wife
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    • Forum: Christian Philosophy & Ethics
  16. ZNP

    Ephesians 5 -- Be Thou A Blessing

    In Deuteronomy Moses reviewed the experiences of the Israelites and urged them to keep the laws of God. The Law of God is a portrait of God, when we keep the law of God we are imitating God. In Ephesians 5 Paul reviews the Lord’s offering and sacrifice for us and asks us to be imitators of God...
    • ZNP
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    • blessing bride of christ great mystery submission
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: General
  17. Christsfreeservant

    And Without Faith

    Hebrews 11:6 ESV “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” This word “faith,” in the original Greek, is “pistis.” It means belief, trust, confidence, fidelity and faithfulness...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    My Heart's Desire and Prayer

    Romans 10:1-4 ESV “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Teach Me, Lord, Your Ways

    Psalm 25:4-5 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” Never Rock the Boat? Why is it important that we know the ways of the Lord? Can’t we just live a...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    The Sheep of His Pasture

    Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm 100:1-2 ESV What is joyful to the Lord? What brings him delight and pleasure? It is us, his saints, delighting in his righteousness and in his laws, which are for us...
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