Archive for September 2007
Canaan and the Cross: The Testimony of James Markey (Part 2 )
Through prayer, meditation, and suffering I believe the Lord has led me back into Canaan. He is bringing healing and maturity to my mind, will, and emotions through the fellowship of His Spirit and His people. However, I know my stay here is not guaranteed. My flesh is always lurking and has an accomplice in…
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I am from Fort Wayne originally. When I was 9 years old my parents divorced, my dad left the house, my mom went off to work, and my brother and sister went to college. I went from having a fairly normal family life to being all alone. I remember just feeling completely abandoned, ashamed, and…
Read MoreForfeited Discipleship: The Rich Young Ruler (Part 4)
3. The rich young ruler forfeited special DISCIPLESHIP (Matt. 19:16-22). As noted above, when the young man excitedly approached Christ, his interest was in achieving eternal life. He was implicitly warned of his self righteousness and idolatry of materialism that stood in the way of his salvation. The young man was a ruler; his values were…
Read MoreForfeited Discipleship: The Rich Young Ruler (Part 3)
B. The rich young ruler also forfeited ideal Discipleship (Matt. 19:16-22). Although salvation is offered to sinners as a free gift, knowing Christ as Savior and Lord also includes His role as Teacher (included in initial discipleship). In this relationship believers are called to come to grips with the full implications of Christ’s wisdom and…
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