Righteousness Summary A righteous person loves doing God’s law so much (Romans 2:13) that he strives for excellence in every way (Philippians 1:10-11). Ironically, loving the law leads to spiritual death (II Corinthians 3:6), and the only way to actually follow the law is by faith in Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:9). In righteousness by faith ..
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Farming Summary God calls Christians to be independent from non-Christians (II Corinthians 6:14-17; I Thessalonians 4:12). One of the primary ways to do that is to grow our own food. We are also called to care about the health of the environment and animals that we are commanded to steward (Genesis 1:28-29; Genesis 2:15). Endorsements ..
Works & Purpose Summary Our purpose in life is to do good works (Ephesians 2:10) for God’s glory (Colossians 1:16). We have the free will to accomplish this however we want (Proverbs 16:9), yet allow prayer to curb any anxiety in decision-making (Philippians 4:6-7). Learning about God (good) and helping others (works) is the meaning ..
Reconciliation & Division Summary Being perfect starts with greeting our enemies (Matthew 5:47-48) and reconciling with those who deeply hurt us (Matthew 5:23-25). Our goal should never be to ignore anyone (II Thessalonians 3:14-15; Romans 14:10) but to “aim for restoration,” back to a peaceful relationship (II Corinthians 13:9,11). Remember to never divide with anyone ..
War Summary Justice calls us to help the needy (Psalms 82:3-4), but it’s confusing if we should fight or not (Ecclesiastes 3:8). Correct those who’ll listen (Matthew 18:15), pray for those who won’t (Luke 6:28), avoid evil (Psalms 1:1), flee from physical threats (John 8:59), defend your loved one’s lives (Luke 22:36,38) by disabling not killing (Matthew 5:21), ..
Character & Sin Summary Character is the good attributes of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), while sin is allowing healthy passions to take control (James 1:15; I John 2:15-16). Endorsements All Christians agree that character is good and sin is bad. Concepts Character There are 9 virtuous character traits that are called the Fruit of ..
Church Leadership Summary God wants many healthy leaders to lead His people. Instead of following after just one man (I Corinthians 1:12-13), we should validate (Romans 3:19; I Peter 5:2) the leadership of many leaders (Ephesians 4:11) based on their spiritual gifts (I Corinthians 12:4-6). Churches should order power amongst the leaders (I Corinthians 12:28), ..
Cults Summary Cults are tools of Satan to trick unsuspecting people that they are joining a Christian or a healthy group but are really just joining him instead (Colossians 2:8). They deny Jesus is God (I John 4:2-3), equate a man to the highest status near Jesus (I Corinthians 1:12), teach others that they alone ..
Joy & Depression Summary Joy is an eternal source of happiness found in God (Philippians 4:4). Sadness or sorrow is an emotion felt by thinking about past pain, and depression is not mourning the pain (Matthew 5:4; Proverbs 14:13). Joy starts by choosing to stop running away from life’s problems and run to God in ..