Obedience in the Church:Life Application 4 P2
A Call to Discernment: Obedience to God, Not to Man In our previous discussions, we looked at the biblical foundation for obedience to church leadership. It is a divine design for our spiritual protection and growth. Yet, as Christian, I must emphasize that this call to obedience is not a license for blind submission. The […]
Obedience in the Church:Life Application 4 P1
Our previous discussions on Christian obedience have centered on the family, the fundamental unit of God’s design. Now, our focus expands to a broader community: the church. This spiritual household is where our faith is nurtured and put into practice. The concept of obedience within the church isn’t about submitting to human whim, but about […]
Christian Obedience: The Importance
Why Obedience to God? Obedience: Acceptance of God’s Sovereignty Obedience to God is an acknowledgment of His supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. It’s a recognition that His will is ultimately what matters. When we truly recognize God’s sovereignty like Jeremiah. Jeremiah 32:17 “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth […]
Christian Obedience: Life Applications 3 P3
Discipline with Love and Purpose In the previous posts we have discussed the foundational role of parents and parents readiness in disciplining a child. In this post we will focus particularly on the purpose of Biblical discipline. The role of a Christian parent in disciplining a child is a sacred responsibility.This is the authority God […]
Christian Obedience: Life Applications 3 P2
Understanding the Call to Biblical Discipline Welcome back, in the previous post” Life Application 3 P1” we talked about understanding our role better.As Christian parents, our first duty is to understand our role in light of God’s authority. It is only through this understanding that we can fulfill the sacred responsibility He has assigned to […]
Obstacles to Obedience: Societal Challenges
Christian Obedience: Challenges of Culture & Norms In the previous posts we have explored the individual’s struggle with personal Christian obedience. This post shifts our focus to the much broader and more complex challenges believers face at a societal level. The biblical call to obey God is never exclusively confined to our personal lives. It […]
Obedience: Call to Obedience P-2
Unpacking Jesus’s Obedience:Call to Obedience P-2 Christian obedience is a central theme of the New Testament, finding its most profound and ultimate expression in the very life of Jesus Christ, who offered a flawless demonstration of unwavering faith and complete submission to His heavenly Father’s will. Examining the ministry of Jesus provides a crucial guide […]
Christian Obedience: Life Applications 3 P-1
Parenting Guide: Biblical vs. Modern Discipline As a Christian and a parent, myself, I can tell you that this tension between our loving intentions and our flawed human nature is universal. It is also a core area where we are invited to lean into God’s grace. I am not an expert on this but as […]
Obedience & Rewards: Path to Transformation P-2
Spiritual Growth and Character Transformation (James 1:25; Romans 12:2): Principle: The “perfect law that gives freedom” (God’s Word) transforms us when we are “not forgetting what they have heard but doing it.” Obedience aligns us with God’s will, enabling the Holy Spirit to conform us more and more into the image of Christ. The Mind […]
Obedience & Rewards: Path to Transformation P-1
In the previous posts we explored obedience to God and its various aspects. In the next few posts, we will dive in a bit deeper to learn more about God’s response when we adhere to his commands. Obedience to God is far more than the cessation of sinful habits; it is the active, Spirit-empowered cultivation […]