7/25 Crossing our own Red Sea for Christian Foundations

We have been using the Old Testament story of the journey of the Hebrew slaves from Egypt.  I am sure you remember their story.  The people of Israel were given their freedom by the Pharaoh and started out with fear and wonder.  (See 7/7 – An Old Testament example of slavery’s iron fist) 

Their first challenge: crossing the Red Sea with the armies of the Pharaoh hot on their heels.  Would they stay true to Jehovah’s words … or would they give into their doubts and fears with the enemy’s troops headed their way?  This was a very real test for people still stuck in their slave thinking.  Being free was still a wonder and a new experience for them. 

Another great Worship song by Robin Mark ‘Blessed by your Name’

Another great worship song that I enjoy listening to: ‘Blessed Be Your Name’

Recorded by  Robin Mark and uploaded by fanofcanucks on March 17, 2008.

Susanne Fengler, Blog Author

www.christianfoundations.jesus-treeoflife.info/blog

 

6c. The Holy Spirit and Being a Jesus Follower

As we continue with this series on the Foundations of the Christian Faith, we next want to present more basics for the Jesus Follower.  So far we have discuss creation, the fall of the human race, Father God’s Great Rescue plan and the life of Jesus Christ.

1.  All religions are the same?

Recently I had a conversation with someone who had researched all the different religions, cults and faiths in the world.  What an extensive list of the different ways humans use as a way to reach God.

My companion continued with this comment: “There really is no difference between all these religions and Christianity!” 

Christian Foundations Spiritual Gifts Assessment

This Spiritual Gifts Assessment has been designed to assist you in the identification of your primary gifts.  There are certain character qualities that often correspond to specific gifts in one’s life. 

Print off a copy of this survey for  your own use.  Rate yourself on a 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest) scale on those statements that are true and best describe you or your tendencies most of the time.  Total the numbers of the Section in the space given.

SECTION A:

____ More expressive/dominant than submissive/tolerant/inhibited

____ Feels responsible to confront people with the truth.

Talking with God and Using Spiritual Gifts – Quick Review

A.  A QUICK REVIEW OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS 

We have been going through the Christian Foundations and the place of the Church in your world.  This post is a quick revisions and an encouragement to find a group of people and begin to practice.

There are many ways you can do this; Birthday blessings is just one idea.  Most people here have already been taught about the Gifts and Talents given by the Lord Jesus to His church.  Remember, the main reason the Lord gives Gifts to His Church is to build up, strengthen and grow His Body of Believers into maturity. 

6/3 What Structures do we find in Churches Today?

As we continue to lay out the basic points of the church in our Christian Foundations blog, we next look at what we call ‘church’ today compared with what the early church looked like.  We turn to church authority, some basic church leadership principles and a brief look at church government structures we find around us.  Even in these topics, we must remember that Jesus is coming back for His Bride.  Are you in that group of people?

J. CHURCH AUTHORITY

Another topic that is considered as Christian Foundations is that of Church authority.  Several things need to be discussed here: