Teaching by Tag: Eternal Perspective
Joy from Jail: A Study in Philippians, Part 1
Most of us are not experiencing the trials that Paul experienced, including being in prison. But do you have the joy that Paul had? Such joy comes from the assurance of eternal life, knowing that to live is Christ and to die is gain.
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When Politics Replaces the Gospel
When we trade politics for the gospel, we forget which kingdom we are in, and we start putting our hope in the kingdom of darkness instead of the kingdom of God’s dear Son. We don’t need a problem-solver; we need a Redeemer.
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Why Do the Wicked Prosper?
Have you ever gotten to the place of doubting or asking God, “Where are You?” It may be that you are measuring life against a temporal value system instead of eternity. In Psalm 73, Asaph wrestles with faith “till I entered the sanctuary of God.”
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Joy in the Midst of Everything
Joy is the inner spiritual confidence that God’s grace is sufficient to see me through our earthly pilgrimage. There are plenty of trials and struggles in this life, but believers in Jesus can live with true joy by keeping our focus on His grace and eternity.
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Is COVID-19 a Sign of the End Times?
These are unusual and difficult times. Does that mean Jesus is about to return? Our view of eternity brings comfort to our life of uncertainty.
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Faith, Hope, and Love – Part 2
This world is filled with all kinds of difficulties, but it is only for a while. Followers of Jesus have a great hope in the resurrection and a glorious anticipation based on the truth of eternal life.
Watch / ListenFaith, Hope, and Love – Part 1
Faith is being able to look beyond our natural horizons and believe that God is going to somehow fulfill His great promises to us in ways that we can’t even begin to imagine.
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Spiritual Disciplines: The Great Gain of Training in Godliness
Crisis drives people to take spiritual inventory. During this crisis, and in our whole lives, we should be proactive in pursuing the disciplines of solitude, Bible reading, prayer, and meditation.
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Mind Your Heart, Part 3: Fear and Worry
Our worry is directly related to our understanding of eternity. Have you developed a sense of an eternal value system? Because once you do, it dilutes any sense of worry and fear.
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The Word for the World, Part 3
The Scriptures understand the human heart well beyond human knowledge. The Bible is wisdom floating on a sea of knowledge, and it was written to make us wise unto salvation.
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In the Beginning, Part 57: Jacob’s Spiritual Sight
In spite of the fact that we have fallen and failed time after time, God has been our shepherd and has gone before us. Our view of eternity guides our life of uncertainty.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 56: Escaping Egypt
No matter what is going on in your life, you are still in “Egypt,” the land of your affliction. But if you have put your trust in Christ, you can know that you will someday escape Egypt to dwell in an eternal, heavenly city.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 55: Down Into Egypt
If you want to gain an eternal perspective, you must see yourself as a pilgrim, understand that life is a vapor, hold no confidence in human promises, realize that your life is in transition, and take inventory of your life.
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The Principle of Sowing and Reaping
We are all sowing seed. It is not a matter of whether or not you sow. It is matter of exactly what you are sowing.
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Be Very Strong
If you want to be “very strong,” obey God, don’t copy the world around you, cling to God, love God, guard your relationships, live for eternity and learn to trust God.
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