Written by Scott Christensen Any Bible teacher or expository preacher who is worth his salt will engage in something called “exegesis” when he studies a passage of the Bible to preach or teach. Exegesis simply means “the critical interpretation of a text.” Biblical exegesis seeks to break down the grammar (the study of words) and the syntax (the study of the arrangement of words) of a Bible passage so as to carefully understand what it is saying.
Written by Chris McKnight A sermon that’s not applied is a waste of time. Satisfying intellectual curiosity, entertaining the saints or just filling the allotted time is ultimately worthless. Sermons must be aimed at salvation and sanctification. Their end result must be information that leads to transformation, better Christian lives of increased faith, holiness, obedience and integrity. Knowledge puffs up. Love in action edifies.
This effort of application is equally shared by both preacher and listener, all dependent on the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Word then comfort, convict and inspire. With yesterday’s sermon, we have now covered the first eight of ten principles for Christian ministry. We need to apply these principles to our individual lives and we need to apply them corporately to Kerrville Bible Church. If we aren’t growing, changing and ever reforming, then we need to shut the doors and go camping.
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Written by Toby Baxley Many people have either a legalistic or licentious relationship to God.
The legalist believes that he must give God a good performance to be accepted. The licentious is glad that God loves to forgive, because he loves sinning. The truth however is not somewhere in-between. One does not counter legalism by sprinkling in some lawlessness. Conversely, licentiousness is not remedied by a good dose of law-keeping. You may have read by now that the Governor and Texas Attorney General have revised their guidance for churches and houses of worship, removing the limit on the number of attendees. Here is the full press release. Given this and the fact that there have been only five cases of Covid-19 in Kerr County, your elders have decided that we will re-open for live worship gatherings beginning this Sunday, May 3.
This news comes with a few recommendations from the state government that we agree with and a couple of our own requests and caveats:
We are hopeful that by following these guidelines, we can ease back into meeting together and enjoy worshiping together once again. If you are the least bit uncomfortable, please feel free to stay home and continue to stream the services with our blessing until you are confident about returning. Written by Heath Gregory I was reminded this week how loved and supported I am even when I feel weak and incapable.
As I sat in the comfort of my home office, fresh brewed coffee and bible in hand, ready to devour Gods word and come away encouraged and prepared to be the best Christian I can be, I realized I was just not feeling it. As I was searching, flipping, and thumbing from page to page trying to decide what to read, instead of a hunger or delight for God’s word, I felt burdened. And instead of pausing to ask the Lord for help, I pressed on in my own strength to no avail. It didn’t matter where I turned, it just felt empty. |
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