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What am I being discipled for? To know who Jesus is? To understand how salvation works? To be useful in the church? To get married and raise a family? To learn how to parent my kids well? What is the ultimate goal of discipleship?
Take a deep breath. We’re going to talk about Hillsong, Bethel, and those other so-called “unholy hits” that many in the church today want to boycott with a level of fervor that might make John the Baptist blush.
This blog explores the purpose, principles, and practical applications of the Law and the Epistles, helping us understand how to live faithfully under the grace of Christ.
At Redemption Hill Church, we gather to hear and tell, to sing and shout, to soak in the glory of Christ through tales and tunes that echo His name.
For members, submission to their elders fosters spiritual growth by cultivating humility, teachability, and a willingness to be shaped by God’s Word.
The Word of God does not come to us as a fragmented collection of spiritual tidbits for our devotional moments. No, it is a roaring fire, burning with clarity and authority over all of life. From the smallest whispers to the great rumblings of the world, the Bible speaks to every facet of human existence – and it does so with sufficiency, authority, and finality.
We see that wisdom doesn’t start with human experience or intellect but with reverence for God. The fear of God is not a cringing terror, but a deep awe, a recognition that God’s ways and thoughts are infinitely higher than ours
Alright, buckle up, because there’s no way to dive into this without getting into some nitty-gritty realities, a few practical examples – and any similarity between the examples below and actual people you know is strictly coincidental and entirely unavoidable.
We think that because our suffering is “lesser,” it should be ignored or shoved down. But the Bible knows nothing of such stoicism. This is no game of comparative agony; it’s a reminder that God’s mercy applies to the smallest inconvenience as well as the greatest tragedy.
For those of you who imagine Jesus as only ever gentle, soft-spoken, and infinitely tolerant, His words about Judas might...