Tag Archives: Small Group Bible Studies

IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We humans try to explain, rationalize, overemphasize, understate and generally speak only what we read and hear or think we know about God. The more we read God’s Word, we realize words to describe all that He … Continue reading

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WIDE OPEN SPACES OF GOD’S GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology How do you eat a huge piece of chocolate cake with lots of delicious chocolate icing slathered over the top of it? One, small, savory bite at a time because of it’s richness. We let it permeate … Continue reading

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GETTING GOD’S ATTENTION!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We cry out, we bang on the doors of heaven when in trouble, we bargain with God in bad times, we do everything “humanly” possible to get God’s attention…OR are we just trying to get God to … Continue reading

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HOLY PROMISE OR MERE CONTRACT?

The holidays are approaching quickly. This is the time of year that we meet with our family members, before the big days of celebration and have them sign contracts with stipulations that state in detail when they will come, how … Continue reading

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FIT AND FORTUNATE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology When explaining something as new information in the lives of people we have to begin with what we know they know. People engage when you begin with what they are already comfortable in knowing. They agree with … Continue reading

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GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART

Romans, Passionate Christian Theology Years ago when the “Phones for You”, a religious telemarketing program of reaching thousands of households for the purpose of inviting them to your church, was popular, I remember one response well. When asked simply, “do … Continue reading

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WHERE ARE WE NOW?

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “Are we there yet? Where are we now? Huh? Huh? Are we there yet? How much longer?” Their little child voices still echo in my mind. Every journey we took our kids, others’ kids, on mission trips, … Continue reading

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HOW TO REALLY LIVE!

Romans-Passionate Christian theology How many times have we longed to see family who live far from us, those we might not see but every few years on very special occasions? There are those we only see at weddings and funerals. … Continue reading

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ROMANS

The extraordinary letter of passionate Christian theology We are beginning a new study! Paul’s letter to the Romans is saturated with Paul’s passion, his love and devoted service to God. Eugene’s Peterson states in his introduction of Romans: “The letter … Continue reading

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A HOSTAGE FOR HOPE

God’s Acts We end our study of God’s ACTS this morning. The last words in closing give me hope and praise for the God of Hope. The God of Paul is our God still. Our God is also our provider, … Continue reading

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