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Prayer of Examen
Prayer of Examen originally published at https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/prayer-of-examen/ English Español 한국어 简体中文 Shares + The Prayer of Examen is a spiritual practice of reviewing the day to retune ourselves to the sacred in ordinary life. Usually lasting 15–20 minutes and done in the evening, the prayer prompts us to remember God’s presence, express gratitude, reflect on the day, and prepare for the day to come. The video above uses contemplative imagery captured from daily life with our coworkers to show how the prayer’s application is…
The Saving, Preserving and Judging Work of Jesus in Jude
A third title that Jude applies to Jesus is that of Savior (25). Within the letter, two aspects of saving are described. There is a saving out of Egypt (5) which applied to the Old Testament covenant people composed of faithful and unfaithful and there is the ultimate eschatological salvation which is implied in verse 25. The first type of salvation relates to the preservation of a worshipping community within the world. The second type of salvation ensures that the people…
The deity of Jesus in Jude
A second title worth exploring is the ascription of deity to Jesus in verse 25. The passage “begins, “to the only God,” echoing the distinctive Jewish confession passed down through the centuries.”[1] Deuteronomy 6:4 declares, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” This central doctrine of the Old Testament is foundational to monotheism. There is only one God. And yet, Jude is asserting that the activities of God in the Old Testament were performed by Jesus…
Oswald Chambers on Total Surrender
This post originally published at https://utmost.org/total-surrender/ March 12 Total Surrender By Oswald Chambers Peter began to say to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You.” —Mark 10:28 Our Lord replies to this statement of Peter by saying that this surrender is “for My sake and the gospel’s” (Mark 10:29). It was not for the purpose of what the disciples themselves would get out of it. Beware of surrender that is motivated by personal benefits that may result. For example,…
The second Triad of names for Jesus in Jude
In the final triad of names, Jude uses the more explicit our Lord Jesus Christ(17, 21) and a variation that carries the same meaning Jesus Christ our Lord (24). These three usages build upon the first triad but make it more explicit that Jesus Christ is always the Lord of believers and it is He who brings mercy and eternal life (21) as well as being the one through whom blamelessness is received (24). Furthermore, all those apart from the Lord…
Looking More Like Jesus, Step by Step
Looking More Like Jesus, Step by Step By Pastor Scott Roberts Have you ever wanted to look more like Jesus, but didn’t know where to begin? Have you ever talked with a friend who was seeking advice about how to change an aspect of their character, but were unsure of what to tell them? This month, we will look briefly at the doctrine of progressive sanctification and outline a few steps to consider when seeking to put on the character…
The First Triad of Jesus’ Names in Jude
Jude refers to Jesus by three names: Jesus (5, 6)[1], Jesus Christ(1 – 2x, 4); and our Lord Jesus Christ (17, 21, 24). It is worth noting that Jude often uses threes in his letter and this is but one example of three different ways of referring to the Lord. For example, the recipients of the letter are thrice designated: ‘called’, ‘beloved’ and ‘kept’ (1). There are two triads, each consisting of three examples of judgment: the Exodus people of…
An African Brother shares about the Cross and the Redemption
Malamulo Chindongo who pastors in Malawi shares with us about the wonder of the cross and the redemption What did the death of Christ accomplish? Mala Chindongo explains in this video that in Romans 3, the Scripture is clear that all of sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Even though we are filled with sin, Christ’s work on the cross provides a way of redemption – we are bought by the blood of Christ. The Son of…
Counseling Models Compared
Counseling Models Compared By Pastor Scott Roberts As we consider what Biblical Counseling is, it is important to understand the various models currently practiced in the world of psychology. Though not as popular today as it was in past decades among professionals, Sigmund Freud’s view of man and psychology are popularized by many seeking to overturn Christian morality. Freud saw man as an instinctual animal whose behavior was determined by the environment s/he was raised in and the natural instincts…