Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘Faith’ Category

Doubt Doesn’t Disqualify

Posted in Doubt, Faith, tagged , on August 23, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted. Jesus came near and spoke to them, “I’ve received all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples — Matthew 28:16-18 (Common English Bible)

The eleven (11) remaining disciples (original twelve less Judas) met the risen Lord and received what has been called “the Great Commission”, but between the meeting and the sending are three (3) little words, but some doubted”.

Actually, in its original language there is only one (1) Greek word there not three (3). It literally means to be double minded, unsure, and it refers to the whole group not just some. “They doubted” is more accurate.

Why is that significant? It shows that Jesus gave the Great Commission to unsure double-minded apostles who had to grow into their faith just like everyone else. Doubt didn’t disqualify them and it doesn’t disqualify us.

Think about that a moment …

The apostle Peter writing to ordinary believers put it this way,

“I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. — 2nd Peter 1:1 (New Living Translation)

— fritz@langgang.com

Read Full Post »

Not Some Dead Guy Telling Me What To Do

Posted in Faith, Garret Keizer, Quotes, resurrection, tagged on August 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Garret Keizer

“And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. – 1st Corinthians 15:14

Some ask what difference it makes whether or not Christ was, really, bodily raised from the dead — lots! Garret Keizer, American author, writer and essayist puts it this way,

“On the day when I can no longer believe in the resurrection I shall no longer be able to follow Christ. It’s not that I require a reward after death, it’s just that I refuse to have a dead guy running my life.”1

— fritz@langgang.com
1. Marry a Pregnant Virgin: unusual Bible Stores for New and Curious Christians by Frank G. Honeycutt, pg 171

Read Full Post »

Finding Myself

Posted in Faith, Fulfillment, tagged on July 26, 2011| 1 Comment »

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. – Proverbs 18:2

“I just want to find myself!”, some people say.

Well, here are some instructions:

  1. Stretch out both hands
  2. Draw them toward’s you until you touch something
  3. There you are!
  4. Now, turn your attention to finding God. That will be more productive.

When my child was little we went for a walk one day in an unfamiliar place. I asked, “Son, do you know where we are?” “Yep!” he said confidently, “I’m right here and you’re right there!”

Actually, that’s all he really needed to know!

Prayer: Jesus, I know where I am — I’m right here and you’re right there with me. Amen!
— fritz@langgang.com

Read Full Post »

« Newer Posts - Older Posts »