Stirred Up: Is back
What God is Famous For
This song is in my head and I hope it doesn’t leave any time soon. It is an affirmation of God’s faithfulness and a plea that He does what made Him famous in the Bible. May it be as God said in Isaiah 66:19, God will make Himself known to those “that have neither heard My fame nor seen My glory. And they will declare My glory among the nations.” Even more thankful that my kids are the ones who showed it to me — ENJOY! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o15X2yZ1LT8
Worship in heaven
As I prepare for our upcoming series in Revelation, articles like this are incredibly helpful and stirring. I pray they will center your heart, prepare you for the series, and prepare you for heaven. https://biblicalpreaching.net/2023/05/01/whats-the-big-deal-with-worship/
Signs of Apostasy
In light of how God said things are going to go down at the end, here’s what the Bible says about those who deny the faith (and were never saved). Repeatedly the Scripture warns us against the pulls that is always present, and the need for constant self-examination (2 Corinthians 13:5). These are the marks of apostasy in a progression:
Often someone under a self-deception (they think they are saved)
Inward underlying hardness of heart against God and His Word
Outward display of righteousness
Emphasis on deeds not attitudes
Worship and prayer are publicly passionate but privately dull
Because the private walk is full, the energy they put into their Christianity is often Christian service
Superficial response to the word -- more emphasis on interpretation than application
Remorse never repentance (sorry with grief, but not Godward)
General disinterest in eternal things
The benefits of salvation are more exciting than just Christ Himself
Admiration for Christ not adoration
Compromise when called to suffer for Christ
Not lasting joy
Secret protect private sin
Private feeding of beloved sin
Bitterness and unresolved conflict with other people
Slow and subtle drift
Try to find some defect in Christ, in whom there is some unmet expectation
Search for some error in God's Word
Slow and subtle drift becomes open and overt.
Professing Christians try to find some defect in Christ, in whom there is some unmet expectation
They search for some error in God's Word
They announce their "concerns"
They stop coming to church
They walk away
Men of the Word
Here is a series for summer about God’s character, one that will exalt His perfections and stir your affections. Pick anywhere and jump in: https://www.gracechurch.org/motw/posts/3547
Ask me anything by Tim Challies
This Q&A by Tim Charlies is very helpful. He is a clear thinker and I commend him to you: https://www.challies.com/articles/ask-me-anything-habitual-sin-women-taking-the-initiative-drag-shows-escaping-laziness/