Weekly Roundup – March 16



The Power Of Biblical Thinking

“The idea that you have the ability to think and speak away everything undesirable seems to have made a renewed headway in our culture. The problem with so much of what passes as spiritually enriching maxims is that it is not rooted in the truth of Scripture. God’s word gives us the following descriptions in order to help us think properly about what we are by nature….”


The Many Faces Of Legalism

“I define legalism as, “an attempt to win God’s favor apart from the finished and sufficient work of Christ on behalf of sinners.” This is a doctrinal legalism which undermines the gospel. There also exists a practical legalism that is often ignored or misunderstood—a legal root that is at the heart of every one of our sins (1 Corinthians 15:56). Legalism exists in every heart, and most of the time it’s a subtle way of talking about God and how He relates to His people. Doctrinal legalism distorts the gospel, and practical legalism stands in the way of our communion with God and with one another. Some forms of legalism are more obvious than others, but there are at least five types of legalism to note….”


You Must Fight Hard For Peace

“Striving for peace with everyone is hard, like all aspects of the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). It’s spiritual warfare. Peace will always be attacked, and we have to do everything we can to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13) and live peaceably with all (Romans 12:18). It’s a great kingdom irony that we must fight hard for peace….”


Gentleness – All About Communication

“Are you gentle? How would you know?….”



 

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