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Category Archives: Foundations of the Faith
Getting To Know God – Spiritual Foundations Class 01
Spiritual Foundations Class is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Christian faith. We used it in my church as our new member class. This is the outline for SFC session #1 Getting To Know God I. Knowing God A. … Continue reading
Only The Strong Survive
Years ago soul singer Jerry Butler had a hit with a tune called, “Only The Strong Survive.” Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in the words of a song, and I think that’s the case with this one. If you … Continue reading
God’s gift is unearned and undeserved
When Jesus met and spoke with a deeply sinful woman at Jacob’s well in Samaria, He told her of the gift God was offering to her: John 4:10 (NKJV) Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift … Continue reading
Christmas is about “God With Us”
In our worship service this past Sunday, our church sang a little chorus entitled “Emmanuel.” It goes like this: Emmanuel, Emmanuel His name is called Emmanuel God with us, revealed in us His name is called Emmanuel That little song … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christmas, Faith, Foundations of the Faith
Tagged Basic Christianity, being saved, christ jesus, Christ's redemption, Christianity, Christianity 101, Christmas day, Christmas verse, faith, God, God's love, Jesus, New Believers, peace of god, people of God, real meaning of Christmas, relationship with God, religion, ron franklin, RonElFran, RonFCCC, salvation, the true meaning of Christmas
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Creation Declares That God Is In Control
This morning, as I read Psalm 19, I was inspired and encouraged. Psalms 19:1-3 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 … Continue reading
Having a good reputation
Do you care what other people think of you? Sure you do! And there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact, the Bible says we should care what opinion others have of us: Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV) A good name is to … Continue reading
We are a Royal Priesthood!
In the Old Testament, the priest stood between God and the people. His role was to relate to the people on God’s behalf, and to God on the people’s behalf. And that’s exactly the role Christians are called to play … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Bible Study, Christian Life, Faith, Foundations of the Faith, The church
Tagged a holy nation, a royal priesthood, Basic Christianity, chosen generation, christ jesus, Christ's church, Christianity, Christianity 101, Church of Christ, faith, God, God's love, Jesus, New Believers, peace of god, people of God, relationship with God, religion, ron franklin, RonElFran, RonFCCC, royal priesthood, testimony of God
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My help in time of trouble
If you are anything like me, you need help! You’ve got circumstances, situations, and issues going on in your life that you don’t know how to handle. It may be financial issues, health problems, or a family situation. Whatever it … Continue reading
Don’t be a spiritual recluse!
Howard Hughes, movie mogul, business magnate, philanthropist, and founder of the Hughes Aircraft Company as well as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, was one of the wealthiest men on earth. But toward the end of his life he became a … Continue reading
Posted in Behavior, Bible Study, Christian Life, Faith, Foundations of the Faith, The church
Tagged Basic Christianity, christ jesus, Christianity, Christianity 101, church membership, faith, followers of Christ, God, God's love, Howard Hughes, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Hughes Aircraft Company, Jesus, local church, love, love one another, recluse, religion, ron franklin, RonElFran, RonFCCC
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