The Bible and Our Culture

Beware of "Progressive Christianity" as it is not "Biblical" Christianity.

Biblical Christianity cannot be "Progressive" Christianity.

What matters on everything important is what the Bible say.

There is so much proof the Bible can be trusted.

Biblical Christianity never adapts, updates, evolves or progresses.

Too many "contemporary" churches...not enough biblical churches.

The Bible calls us out of the world's systems.

Many denominations that were founded on hardcore biblical principles generations ago, no longer value a biblical worldview and even attack it.  

Many who call themselves Christians, live out a secular worldview unaware of the importance of a biblical worldview.

A new believer can minister in many ways even before they learn a lot of biblical theology, but it is important for each of to grow in biblical understanding.  

 

Remain relational until the grave! God builds His Church relationally.

Relationships hurt sooner or later, but they are worth the risk, they are worth the pain.  

Whether an extrovert or introvert, valuing and stewarding relationships or part of God's plan, part of a biblical worldview.  

KISS: Keep It Simple Saints

There are challenges of remaining simple like Jesus taught.

We are called to keep the gospel and our lives with Jesus simple.  What does that mean? What does it look like?

 

The personal testimony of host, Jay MacPherson, by request.

There is power in your testimony!

God is faithful to work His character in His saints regardless of the challenges they face.

Demons have no power over a believer other than what we allow. How do we allow?

The first key to victory over demons is: Don't Sin.

Paul's ministry in Ephesus shows the devil's plans backfire.

Demons and Satan often shoot themselves in the foot; that is, their plans will backfire if we stand against them in faith and truth.

Time with the Lord alone and time with Lord collectively are important to your health.

Time with God is an epic fight but keep fighting!

The church of Ephesus shows kingdom methods for advancement. Replication is God's method.

Paul's ministry in Ephesus was successful!  Because they were able to replicate themselves starting with Paul.

Even if you find yourself within tyranny, keep sharing your testimony.  The kingdom of God cannot be oppressed.  

A daily grind and routine of regular Bible Study is what led to success!

The church of Ephesus shows kingdom methods for advancement.  Replication is God's method of growth.

The Ephesus Church reached all of Asia.  How?

Acts 2, 8, 9 and 19 explain a subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit different than conversion.

Apollos, humility, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit.  (Acts 18)

Apollos was an amazing minister even though he didn't know about this second baptism of the Holy Spirit.

• If you haven’t experienced the subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit, please leave your heart open to it.

• If you have experienced this subsequent baptism of the Holy Spirit, please receive from today’s Apollos-type believers.
• This subsequent baptism is biblical, but it is not the central thrust of the New Testament.
• Please be open to what the Holy Spirit may be doing.