Against Error or For Truth? Contentiously Contending – 6-Anton Bosch
Against Error or For Truth ? Contentiously Contending – Against Error or For Truth ? Contentiously Contending – 6 Over the past few weeks we have looked at the motives, manner and methods we need to employ if we are going to stand against error. But maybe the question we should have begun with is […]
Truth with Tears-Anton Bosch
Truth with Tears – Anton Bosch Truth with Tears The servant of the Lord should not strive, but be gentle, be apt to teach, patient and meek when dealing with those who oppose the truth (2Timothy 2:23-26). This seems to contradict the fact that Jesus called the Pharisees a “brood of vipers” (Matthew 23:33), Herod […]
Contending with Attitude-Anton Bosch
Contending with Attitude – Anton Bosch Contending with Attitude “ But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance […]
Contending Biblically 3-Anton Bosch
Contending Biblically 3 – Anton Bosch Contending Biblically 3 “ But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance […]
Contentiously Contending 2-Anton Bosch
Contentiously Contending 2 – Anton Bosch Contentiously Contending 2 Speaking and defending the truth are some of the most important responsibilities of the church, its leaders and, of all believers. There are many who propagate error and there are a few who stand for doctrinal purity. But, as we established last week, we must contend […]
Contentiously Contending-Anton Bosch
Contentiously Contending – Anton Bosch Contentiously Contending Jude urges us “to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” (Jude 3). Many have found this verse a wonderful excuse to be argumentative, contentious, vindictive, loud, aggressive, mean, nasty and antagonistic as they vigorously pursue all who do not agree […]
What is Grace? Grace – 1-Anton Bosch
What is Grace? Grace – 1 – Anton Bosch What is Grace ? Grace – 1 It is commonly accepted that grace is equal to mercy and that grace only has to do with our salvation. This idea is perpetuated by the Amplified Bible which amplifies the word “grace” to mean “God’s unmerited favor”. In […]
Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 -Anton Bosch
Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 – Anton Bosch Grace Covers It All Grace – 2 l One of the amazing things about grace is just how abundant it is. There seems to be no limit to God’s ability to show grace and mercy to those who need it. Romans 5:20 says, “But where […]
What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 -Anton Bosch
What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 – Anton Bosch What Will You Do With Grace? Grace – 3 It is amazing how many things become part of our thinking without any biblical basis. One such idea is that grace is unconditional and that God extends His grace without reservations. This is simply […]
Arrogant: Who, Me ?-Anton Bosch
Arrogant: Who, Me ? – Anton Bosch Arrogant: Who, Me ? Do you think you are humble? Have you overcome pride? If your answer is positive, then you are arrogant and proud! Only those who continue to be aware of pride in their lives have any hope of being humble. Those who think they have […]