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The Cross and The World

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The Roman Cicero summarized the attitude of the ancient world to the Cross when he said, “Not only let the cross be absent from the person of Roman citizens, but its very name from their thoughts, eyes and ears.” What are your thoughts on that? Has anything changed over the last 2,000 years? The world has such contempt, hatred, disrespect, dislike and disapproval with anything having to do with Christ because it is contrary to the Spirit of God. Have you had any struggles or challenges because of your faith?   Explain.  SIN OF THE CHURCH TODAY To be honest, this chapter is difficult to digest. The reality of how closely the church walks with the world was an eye opener. Even though this book was written in 1945 the examples given then about “worldlines” does not differ from today. Some examples would be modernism, fear of what others may think, not given to sharing the gospel, prayer or the studying of the Word. Today there is so much di

The Cross and Death To Sin

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In a cultural where everything is being offered through media, books, films, music and many different outlets, how can anyone find a true moral compass about sin? I wonder how many people would be opened to the truth that, these influences are designed to capture your heart and your mind? This is the world’s influence today. QUESTION : How would you like to see your teenage daughter reading this? Our young adults are exposed to this daily. QUESTION : Is this where our young men need to go for advice on “How to Be A Man”?   Ponder this : If you are lost in Adam (your old nature), then you are  dead in  sin. If you are saved through Christ (the new born nature), now you are dead to  sin.  This is the message for today; I must be either , dead in sins or dead to sins”.  In your own words explain what this means to you? L. E. Maxwell, an author pens this powerful message;  “I must refuse “ self”  to lord over me and refuse to have my o