Exploring Exposing the two lies which are part of our folk religion Verse > "Come now, let us settle the matter," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they shall be like wool." Isaiah 1:18 NIV Are my sins like scarlet?
Exploring When is the favourable time with God? We can talk to God at any time. We don't need to wait until we are good enough or He is nice enough
Exploring In a few words > In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace. Ephesians 1:7 NIV A little more interpretative in the New Living Translation: > He is so rich in kindness and grace that He purchased our freedom
Exploring God's long-stated intention — to call all to His salvation We guard our church privileges as if we have earned them. That is why instead of stewarding growth, we find ourselves managing declining churches.
Engaging Stepping out in faith God wants to partner with us. We are His hands, legs — and mouthpiece. He is in heaven, we are on the ground.
Engaging What do You think, God? Once we have become friends with God through Jesus, we have a conversation going with Him. But a listening attitude is important...
Engaging Know what's going on in the spiritual realm The earthly realm we know and inhabit is mirrored by a spiritual realm. We are less aware of this because it is unseen. However, it is in some ways more accessible t o us
