Note- Tim Keller uses the term ‘Prodigal’ in the book title in this sense: that God is the ones who spends extravagantly, who gives everything, in order to bring his children back. The book is based on the parable in Luke 15:11-32 It is in response to their [The Pharisees] attitude that Jesus tells this parable…Jesus purpose is not to warm our…
An Evangelical Free Church in Cary, NC
An Evangelical Free Church in Cary, NC
Posts by Jim Folk (Page 5)
Quarrelling means trying to show that the other man is in the wrong. And there would be no sense in trying to do that unless you and he had some sort of agreement as to what Right & Wrong are; just as there would be no sense in saying that a footballer had committed a foul unless there was some agreement about…
As presented at the annual congregational meeting, the elders are planning to provide a twelve-week sabbatical for me and my family. Personally, I can’t thank you enough for your expressions of thanks, support, and encouragement this past December. Words can’t express how much it means that you would make this investment in myself and our family for the coming year. The sabbatical…
In the book of John, we notice that in the beginning, when Andrew and one of the other disciples begin to follow Jesus, Jesus asks them, “What are you seeking?” (John 1:38). In reply they ask where Jesus is staying, and Jesus responds, “Come and you will see.” Now fast forward to the end of…
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Paul writes to Timothy and reminds him that even in the midst of Paul’s suffering, he is confident that Jesus will provide for his needs. Each day we have the choice to entrust to God our concerns, obstacles, opportunities, and endeavors. Take confidence in Christ today.
The difficult balance is to speak and talk in such a way that urges the sinning believer to repent, while not completely ignoring him or expressing total disapproval toward his person.