HOW TO MAKE THE GOSPEL MORE ATTRACTIVE.

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010
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  1. Let us prove ourselves to be, “…truthful loyal and entirely reliable and faithful throughout, so that in everything” we are ornaments who make the preaching of the gospel attractive (Titus 2:10, AMP).
    1. Are you truly faithful, loyal and reliable? Can God rely on you?
      1. An ornament is used to decorate.
      2. When something is attractive, it is pleasing to the eyes and arouses.
      3. We have been called to win souls to the Kingdom of God and make the Gospel attractive.
      4. Jesus made the gospel...

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith - What is Faith? The Mind: The Arena of Faith (Part 8) The Heart Mind Connection

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

Problems, issues, solutions, negative attitudes, positive attitudes—all issues of life flow out of our hearts. Therefore, renewing the mind with God’s
Word connects us to success in every area of our lives. However, the
challenge comes when we leave out the part in which we have to study
the Word and understand it. Spiritual intellectualism is required if we
want to experience change God’s way.


  1. Keep your mind set on the higher things (Colossians 3:1, 2).
    1. The Word of God is ...

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith - What is Faith? The Mind: The Arena of Faith (Part 8) The Heart Mind Connection

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Summary:

Problems, issues, solutions, negative attitudes, positive attitudes—all issues of life flow out of our hearts. Therefore, renewing the mind with God’s
Word connects us to success in every area of our lives. However, the
challenge comes when we leave out the part in which we have to study
the Word and understand it. Spiritual intellectualism is required if we
want to experience change God’s way.



  1. Keep your mind set on the higher things (Colossians 3:1, 2).
    1. The Word of God is h...

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THE CAUSE OF THE KINGDOM (Part 2)

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

Our emotions, thoughts, and personal desires can lead us astray and even cause us to compromise our stance on God’s Word. However, we should
look to Jesus as our example. When faced with death, He went forward
and continued to do God’s will. Likewise, we can go forward in the
things of God, even when our emotions, desires, or thoughts put
pressure on us.



  1. “…He that denied me before men shall be denied before the angels of men” (Luke 12:9).
    1. When we compromise and decide to...

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Understanding and Living the Life of Faith-What is Faith? The Mind: The Arena of Faith (Part 7)

Posted by Robert Bagonza on Thursday, September 23, 2010

Summary:

A person can be born again but still do many of the things they did before they got saved. The reason is because they have not renewed
their minds. Transforming our minds with the Word of God requires
effort and it is a lifelong process. When we accept the norms and
values of society and govern our lives according to them, we are
demonstrating that we have not allowed our minds to be renewed by the
Word of God.



  1. Why do many Christians live ungodly lifestyles? (Galatians 5:16)
    1. Many...

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