Generally speaking, I get along with people pretty well—despite the angry-looking picture of me that Donn Arms recently placed on the web! But there are sometimes when—as I’m sure you will agree—people are too much! Now, that’s not when they disagree with me. Over the years, I have held hundreds of pastors’ conferences. In them, …
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You wanted to know how it is that a person can change his lifestyle? The answer is simple: Anyone can change if he is determined to do so. Some change for health reasons (they may stop smoking). Others change in order to please a certain girl—or fellow—as the case may be (they change their language …
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Why do I need to? After all, there was no time in the history of preaching when there were more good translations than now. The argument sounds good; but the objector misses the obvious fact that the more translation possibilities that he has to choose from, the more one needs to know (at least something …
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Many a preacher needs to pay close attention to God’s words to Ezekiel: Speak My words to them whether they listen or refuse to listen . . . (Ezekiel 2:7) The Word of God must be proclaimed, and refusal to hear it is no excuse from preaching it. You may become discouraged, ready to throw …
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For a limited time, we are posting Dr. Adams’ first lecture from our first course. Enjoy! Are you ready to begin training to care for the souls of men and women in God’s way? Click this link to find out more – > Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling https://vimeo.com/81958572
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Preaching, in my opinion, ought to be done largely from the New Testament. Now, I know that statement will be hooted down by Old Testament buffs. But I still affirm that it’s true. And I’d advise a new pastor to heed the advice. After all, we live after the cross, we are part of a …
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A GOSSIP GOES ABOUT REVEALING SECRETS, BUT A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON CONCEALS A MATTER Proverbs 11:23 What is gossip? It can be falsehood—indeed, it often is (at the very least it may be the distortion of truth). But it doesn’t have to be. Gossip is spreading information about someone to other persons who don’t need to …
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A GOSSIP GOES ABOUT REVEALING SECRETS, BUT A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON CONCEALS A MATTER Proverbs 11:23 What is gossip? It can be falsehood—indeed, it often is (at the very least it may be the distortion of truth). But it doesn’t have to be. Gossip is spreading information about someone to other persons who don’t need to …
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According to John 14:26, the apostles received the last revelation that would ever be given this side of eternity. Jesus told them But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, that the Father will send in My name, He is the One Who will teach you everything and remind you of everything that I told you. It’s …
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According to John 14:26, the apostles received the last revelation that would ever be given this side of eternity. Jesus told them But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, that the Father will send in My name, He is the One Who will teach you everything and remind you of everything that I told you. It’s …
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When Jesus exorcises demons, it is obvious from their words that they not only know who He is but also that they know something about the fact that He will someday punish them. Demonic knowledge evidently includes information about His person and authority but also about His role at the final judgment of men and …
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When Jesus exorcises demons, it is obvious from their words that they not only know who He is but also that they know something about the fact that He will someday punish them. Demonic knowledge evidently includes information about His person and authority but also about His role at the final judgment of men and …
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