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Christianity Without The Religion BLOG hosted by Brad Jersak.
This Month at PTM – December 2023
Merry Christmas -
Our Family in Christ -
Watch a short video and the message on "Our Family in Christ" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/889617843
Our Image or God’s Substance?
Attempting to create a better impression of ourselves than we deserve is a powerful human temptation. Greg discusses the Biblical story of Ananias and Saphira who tried to create an image of themselves that didn't reflect reality.
Q&R: 2 Chronicles 7 – When is God the Cause?
Question:
It's that time again when everyone brandishes 2 Chronicles 7:12-14! In Bible Study, a questioner honestly admitted NOT quite seeing how God would prevent rain, command locusts to devour the land or send pestilence among the people:
"Why is God so mean and controlling, etc?"
I know you have shared this (maybe A More Christlike God?), but I would love to give her a succinct, Christological answer!
Response:
First, the text in question:
“When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a ...
Reflections Along the Jesus Way
November 28, 2023 - Quote for the Day:
“The teaching that God’s love is given to us, without strings attached, free of charge, goes against every human instinct. All other religions – the Jewish old covenant, the Muslim code of law, the Buddhist eightfold path and the Hindu doctrine of karma all offer a way to earn God’s approval by human performance. Authentic, biblically based Christianity is unique in its teachings and beliefs that God’s love is given to us by faith alone, grace alone and Christ alone.”
Originally published in: ...
Pride and Prejudice
C.S. Lewis said that the essential vice, the utmost evil, is pride. Pride and prejudice go together like hand and glove -- both allow us to feel superior to others.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0079.mp3
Help Us Help Others – Giving Tuesday
Today, Tuesday November 28, is "Giving Tuesday". Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever way they can. It presents nonprofit organizations, like Plain Truth Ministries, an opportunity for us to raise money to continue proclaiming Christ-centered Christianity without the religion.
If you have been helped and benefited from what we offer at Plain Truth Ministries, please consider helping us help others.
Thank you for your support: Click here - Help Us Help Others -
PTM is a non-profit ministry. We rely on and deeply ...
Hanging By a Thread
Do you ever feel that you're just barely hanging on -- that you're hanging on for dear life? If so, you may be in a defining moment in your life when your decisions can either make or break you.
https://www.ptm.org/mp3/FreeDwnld/PTR0078.mp3
Christ Alone – the Absolute Center of our Faith – by Greg Albrecht
Studies of sermon topics and titles reveal that the vast majority of messages given within the churches of Christendom, perhaps up to 80%, are centered on the needs and desires of human beings, rather than on Jesus Christ. 80%!
The task of preaching and teaching the real, authentic gospel of Jesus Christ boils down to preaching Christ. The purpose of Christ-centered, authentic Christian teaching, preaching, ministry or church is not to preach the Bible, but to preach Christ. Of course, properly interpreted and understood, the Bible is all ...
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