Non-negotiable:
1. The Father is God.
2. The Son is God.
3. The Holy Spirit is God.
4. The Father is not the Son.
5. The Father is not the Holy Spirit.
6. The Son is not the Holy Spirit.
7. There is exactly one God.
What a glorious mystery!
The world says, "Love yourself."
Jesus says, "Deny yourself."
The world says, "Serve yourself."
Jesus says, "Serve others."
The world says, "Forgive yourself."
Jesus says, "Forgive others."
The world is diametrically opposed to the agenda of Jesus Christ.
Elitism has no place in God’s kingdom.
Adam was a gardener,
Ruth was a field laborer,
Nehemiah was a cupbearer,
David was a shepherd,
Joseph was a carpenter,
Mary was a mother,
Peter was a fisherman,
Paul was a tentmaker.
God uses many ordinary people to advance His kingdom!
Either Scripture will be the lens through which you view the world, or the world will be the lens through which you view Scripture.
Ultimately one or the other will be your authority.
Your pastor is not a cultural commentator, political strategist, therapist, psychologist, movie critic, or entertainer — he's first and foremost a herald of the Word of God.