Christian Life Article Issues From 41– 48

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Sep 19, 2014 1976

Series of Christian Life article issues written by Dr Desmond Ford

Issue No 41

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The apostle Paul (in 1 Corinthians 7:29-31) describes the drama of life in five acts. Thedrama teaches us that because life is constantly changing, we need not take it too seriously. We are to attend relatively to the relative and absolutely to the absolute.

Issue No 42

Few have learned the Bible lesson of attending relatively to relative matters and absolutely to absolute matters. Madame Guyon of the 17th-century and Kagawa of the 20th-century did. Theirinspiring lives remind us that God will equip us to influence people for God.

Issue No 43

Acording to General Douglas MacArthur, “In war, there is no substitute for victory.” This is true of the Christian conflict also.

Issue No 44

King David’s misplaced mercy toward his rebel son brought chaos to the kingdom. God’s just mercy at Calvary brings rebellious sinners eternal life and happiness.

Issue No 45

Christ alone brings us acceptance with God. Placing our trust anywhere else invites into our lives painful stress.

Issue No 46

Many things cause stress in the religious life. The gospel helps distinguish between what is vital and valueless.

Issue No 47

The law as a reflection of the divine nature is written on the heart of humanity by birth, for human beings are made in the image of God.

Issue No 48

Jesus’ sermon on  the mount is the second greatest sermon. It does not tell us how to be saved but who are saved.