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Faith
Without Compromise
In Scripture, many metaphors illustrate the Christian life. Comparisons
to farming, warefare, and races are well known. One metaphor less often
noticed is the ship on the sea. Ephesians 4 speaks of the need for spiritual
maturity, lest we be blown and tossed by the waves. Hebrews 2 warns of
the danger of "drifiting away" when we fail to pay attention
to God's Word. And Hebrews 6 describes our hope in God's promises through
Jesus Christ as an anchor. To avoid drifting, an anchor is needed.
How can we be anchored for life, so that we remain faithful and consistent
to the very end? We must learn to think differently about God's Word.
For example, not all principles and commands are equally important. Some
things are not as black and white as we might think (or prefer). And yet
God has drawn a number of very clear lines. How can we distinguish what
is absolutely essential from everything else? These lessons should help,
by stimulating reflection, revealing the depth and texture of the Bible,
and calling us to remain faithful, without compromise.
There is
no need to drift away. Faith need not fall. We can be anchored for life.
CD 1: Hitting the Bullseye
CD 2: Salvation: One Way?
CD 3: Test Everything
CD 4: Already, But Not Yet
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