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T. David Beck: The urgency and patience of Jesus' love
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The urgency and patience of Jesus' love. Repent or die" - would Jesus really talk like that? Well, it depends on who you ask. Let's ask two of the most liked Jesuses of our pop culture: Bro-Jesus and Yogi-Jesus. Us: "Bro-Jesus, would you ever say 'repent or die' to us? Bro-Jesus: "Bro, of course not! I'm on your side. I got your back. I would never threaten you. Come on, bro. Relax.". Let us return to thoughts of compassion.".
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T. David Beck: A case for commuting to church on Sunday mornings
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Monday, July 20, 2015. A case for commuting to church on Sunday mornings. I pastor a church of commuters. In fact, I'm a commuter myself, and it's something I've been thinking about recently. Here's a partial case for commuting to church on Sunday mornings. We might ask, what would have been the most convenient, comfortable, and face-saving thing for the Queen of Sheba to do? Jesus adds, "And something greater than Solomon is here." So, if the Queen would...
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T. David Beck: A simple but spiritual question you can ask anyone
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Wednesday, August 5, 2015. A simple but spiritual question you can ask anyone. So is it true you're into black powder shooting? I asked Brian. He is a big man with a long goatee and a shaved head - an intimidating presence to say the least. On top of that, he doesn't offer up a lot of information about himself. We have recently been joined as extended family, and I faced a choice - try to get to know him or just let it go and move on. I got the same kick out ...
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T. David Beck: May 2015
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Two stories about how much money Jesus is worth. During this morning's devotions (it's a habit you can't really live without, BTW), I came across two stories in Matthew 26, each of which puts a price on Jesus' head. In being set side-by-side in Matthew's Gospel, these two stories make quite a point. Picture a 3-4 ounce bottle of that. What the woman does next - and what Jesus allows her to do - shocks everyone. She opens the bottle ...
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T. David Beck: The most important biblical key for thinking about heaven
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Thursday, July 30, 2015. The most important biblical key for thinking about heaven. Jesus once said that the love of money is the root of all evil. Can I be so bold as to wonder whether evil might have more than one such root? I keep bumping up against a recurring thought pattern that I think is as much of a root of evil as the love of money. It is:. Thinking we human beings are the center of everything, and that everything revolves around us. I know, God the...
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T. David Beck: Vision and division in leadership and the church
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Friday, August 7, 2015. Vision and division in leadership and the church. This morning I spent unhurried time meditating on some controversial words of Jesus:. Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. (Luke 12:51-52). Is not the church called the ekklesia. The Greek word that literally means "called out? The churc...
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T. David Beck: A "stronger, smaller, and stranger" church is in your future
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Monday, July 27, 2015. A "stronger, smaller, and stranger" church is in your future. The number of self-professing Christians in America is continuing to decline. The number of "nones" (people who are affiliated with no particular religion) is on the rise. Should Christians be alarmed? In a post on Patheos. That's worth your time, Drew Dyck (@drewdyck), managing editor of Leadership Journal. Drew says that's good news. Here is how his post ends:. I believe it...
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T. David Beck: Recognizing God when he shows up
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Recognizing God when he shows up. Where have you seen God lately? That's the question my pastor friend Greg asks his congregation on a regular basis. The idea is that God is likely to show up in your day, often in unexpected ways and at unexpected times. God shows up. In fact, God cannot be kept out of our lives. He does his thing in full view of everyone - and we can see him if we are open to him. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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T. David Beck: N. T. Wright on taking Jesus seriously
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Wednesday, July 29, 2015. N T Wright on taking Jesus seriously. I referenced a Patheos post. By Drew Dyck (@DrewDyck) of Leadership Journal. In which Drew argues that the church of tomorrow will be "stronger, smaller, and stranger" and will be populated by "upstream swimmers." Yesterday. I commented further that upstream swimmers are people who take Jesus seriously as King not merely the Great Suggestion Maker. Surprised by Hope,. What difference does it make?
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T. David Beck: "I have no intention of stepping foot in a church. Ever. For any reason."
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What would happen if we took Jesus seriously? Friday, July 31, 2015. I have no intention of stepping foot in a church. Ever. For any reason.". Is arresting (p. 30):. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012, 15). I have never seen a statistic that so clearly indicates the reality facing the church of tomorrow in America. The vast majority of people will have no intention of attending a Christian church service. Ever. For any reason. So what does Greear recommend? Importantly, Greear never advocates doing away with or...
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