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Last year we focused on getting back to the Bible. What’s next? By committing to spiritual disciplines—such as prayer, studying Scripture, and engaging in community—we encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

Only because the Bible tells us to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ in Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, The Bible is clear: we are called to be hard workers (Proverbs 6:6-11, Colossians 3:23). When we neglect our spiritual disciplines—prayer, Bible study, and fellowship—we end up spiritually hungry encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible mentoring #forgiveness #gettingtoknowyourBible #GTKYB #laziness #work **This blog was the fruit of a study

The Bible tells us something different: change your mind. But the Bible binds them together: "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men This is the "active" part of our faith—taking the principles of the Bible and applying them to our marriages encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

The Body and the Head One of the most common metaphors for the church in the Bible is the human body. If there is only "one body," and the Bible tells us that the "body" is the church (Colossians 1:18), But in the Bible, you don't join the church; the Lord adds you to it. aren't trying to be a "new" church; we are striving to be the old church—the one you read about in your Bible encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

at Summerdale about a few areas where Christians are called to live in peace, drawing from specific Bible The Bible clearly states, "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through foundational step is taken, we maintain this peace by consistently drawing near to Him through prayer, studying encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

You will notice that the Bible never speaks of a "one-man-pastor" system. However, because we believe the Bible is our only authority, we must follow its instructions even when encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

What Does the Bible Mean by "The World"? When the Bible speaks of "the world" (often using the Greek word kosmos in this context), it's not talking encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

about joining with other believers to lift up praises, observe communion, collect an offering, praying, studying God acceptably with reverence and godly fear; for our God is a consuming fire." #2 For Stimulating Bible Study - The teaching of God's Word in Bible class provides essential spiritual nourishment. A good study, rooted in Scripture, can illuminate truths, challenge our perspectives, offer comfort, and guide us in living a life pleasing to God.

When we add mechanical instruments, we are adding to the Word of God—something the Bible strictly warns Therefore, a lesson from the Bible is one of the acts of worship in which Christians are to engage (Acts encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

Pastors: The shepherds who care for, protect, and guide the local flock. When we look at the Bible—specifically I Corinthians 13:8, 14:21-22—there is a strong scriptural basis He is the one who will truly lead you, guide you, and heal you. Furthermore, the Bible is clear that gifts without Love are meaningless. They can read the Bible for themselves. Men do not need to wield miraculous power.

Misty and I have studied and kicked around a lot of ideas, so I’m super excited to preach this one. In my study for my upcoming sermon on grace, I even allowed some of those thoughts to bleed into my Wednesday The Bible tells us exactly what happens when we confess and repent. encourage #positive #rayreynoldsrap #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible

It is a concept that sounds daunting at first—giving up control—but the Bible promises a beautiful transformation In this spiritual family, we are not just siblings; we are co-laborers in the vineyard of the Lord. #positive #rayreynoldsrap #GTKYB #reclaiminghopeministry #Christianity #summerdale #churchofchrist #bible