From: Into Thy Word http://www.intothyword.org There is one quintessential aspect of what makes a person a good witness and missionary. And, that is, confidence in your faith! It has been my experience and observation that people who are good missionaries are confident in their faith. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=46733&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 I want to say to you, those of you who are Christians or even if you are not a Christian and you are troubled about the direction that our society is going in, that we must not concentrate merely on the bits and pieces. But we must understand that all of these dilemmas come on the basis of moving from the Judeo-Christian world view -- that the final reality is an infinite creator God -- over into this other reality... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36268&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Responsibility to the Government! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36040&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you think you need to set boundaries as a pastor? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33037&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Como tener un tiempo de devoción personal con Dios http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32930&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Years ago they had soap operas on television that caught the attention of many believers. Some people would complain and say they would not be able to attend if the times were conflicting. What is it captivates so much when it comes to a soap opera? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32543&view=post&blogid= Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This Large print Bible reading plan is designed to be easier to read, using the "Verdana" font reportedly the easiest to see. This Bible reading plan is also more flexible for you. You have your reading for the entire week to go at your own pace. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31612&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Do you read from the Bible or read into the Bible? Do you know the difference? What does Biblical interpretation mean to you? What should it mean and how should you delve into and teach the most Holy Precepts of our LORD? By your will or His?We have a major problem in our churches; people, even pastors go to the Bible and just collect from it what they feel and want, forcing it so that they miss receiving what they need and what God has for all of us. Thus, people are not experiencing the true wonders and Truth and riches of God's principles... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=77775&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0400 What does it mean to be Spirit filled? Has someone ever asked you if you are "led by the Spirit?" or if you are "Spirit driven" or "Spirit-filled" or have the Holy Spirit's Baptism? Since the turn of the twentieth century, many Christian groups have placed their focus on the Holy Spirit as front and center for the Church as well as their personal and ministry life. As a result, a lot of various teachings have come up that are very popular, some good, some bad and not biblical. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=63356&view=post&blogid= Sat, 2 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0400 When we are not exercising boldness, we will not be able to do missions , in fact we will become Christian cowards. This means we will be held back from what God has called us to do; we will miss the opportunities and connections with others He provides for our growth. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=46732&view=post&blogid= Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Hijo mio, si recibieres mis palabras, y mis mandamientos guardaresadentro de ti, haciendo estar atento tu oído a la sabiduria; si inclinares tu corazón a la prudencia, si clamares a la inteligencia, y a la prudencia dié res tu voz; si como a la plata buscares, y la escrudinares como a tesoros, entonces entenderás el temor de Jehova, y hallarás el conocimento de Dios. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=37530&view=post&blogid= Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Our Confession of Faith, Chapter 28, Section 5, makes it very clear that our subordinate standards do not teach Baptismal Regeneration: "Although it be a great sin to condemn or neglect this ordinance, yet grace and salvation are not so inseparably annexed unto it, as that no person can be regenerated or saved without it, or that all that are baptized are undoubtedly regenerated." http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36267&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Living Honorably! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36039&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 How well do you Manage your personal life, is it with godly terms?When I was with a church growth-consulting firm, we did a major study of pastors, and came up with some startling statistics... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33036&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=61224&view=post&blogid= Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 Too often they have failed to show the beauty of love, the beauty of Christ,the Holiness of God, and the world has turned away.Is there no way to make the world look again -this time at true Christianity. Most Christians continue to stand with arms folded presenting to men and women, a tarnished image of God- a shattered body of Christ http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36261&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 It is our goal that you and your congregation is Equipped to be Discipled and Encouraged togrow and develop spiritually. Then help teach others these principles. We specialize in designing these resources to be used by pastors so they can in turn teach others these principles of discipleship. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33034&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Una guia de ayuda para la lectura diaria de la Biblia. Esta diseñado para permitirle la lectura a su propio paso, y para que comienze a leer en cualquier momento del año (no solamente limitado a Enero 1ro). http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32929&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Stewardship Part IQ: What does stewardship mean to you?There are two words that send the average congregation and common churchgoer into fear and panic, from the leadership and pastorate, that fears to offend or drive people away, to the church member who may be too far stretched in time and giving, and cannot give anymore, to the person who does not want to be convicted, lest he be forced to reach for the sacred will of his wallet or the exercise of His call. Yet, these two words are simple, and needed, because the church and the body of Christ could not function without them being proclaimed and exercised: These simple words are... http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32854&view=post&blogid= Thu, 5 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Where did Satan come from? What does Satan do? What is Satan's position? What can Satan do to me? What is your response? http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32542&view=post&blogid= Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This Bible reading plan will take you through the entire Bible in an historical linier timeline order with the first events first to the last. Each line represents a days reading, you may progress as you do your devotions in any order you would like. This list will take one year if each line is read each day. If you read more on one day and less on another, you can still track your progress. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=31610&view=post&blogid= Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God's Word will never pass away, but looking back to the Old Testament and since the time of Christ, with tears we must say that because of lack of fortitude and faithfulness on the part of God's people, God's Word has many times been allowed to be bent, to conform to the surrounding, passing, changing culture of that moment rather than to stand as the inerrant Word of God judging the form of the world spirit and the surrounding culture of that moment. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, may our children and grandchildren not say that such can be said about us. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36258&view=post&blogid= Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The Chosen Stone! http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=36038&view=post&blogid= Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you Willing to Improve Your Preaching? What About Your Words? When we preach, and whether we use a pulpit or not, we are the "vicars" of Christ on earth-His ambassadors and representatives. In addition, we have been given the stewardship of a special call to proclaim His precepts in truth. In so doing, we are to preach in His power, in clarity, and in genuineness with passion and conviction. And, to top it off, we need to make sure our words are edifying and never condescending or evil. Because, when we preach, we are leading others to Christ. http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=33033&view=post&blogid= Mon, 9 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 ¿Consultas con Dios antes de tomar decisiones? Algunas de las respuestas mas comunes son "todo el tiempo", "algunas veces", y en otros casos, "nunca había pensado en eso". http://www.intothyword.org?articleid=32928&view=post&blogid= Fri, 6 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400