The Essence of Biblical Christianity:

[Truthseeker]

What kinds of things you did different to show others love around you?

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

What kinds of things you did different to show others love around you?

I used to share the Gospel with my "holiness" uniform and way of life, trying to show them how sinful their lives were, how much they needed Jesus, how badly they needed to live like me, etc. I felt like "true love" would be pushy if it meant eternity.

However, recently I've tried to just love people they way they are, praying that Jesus will improve their lives, as he desires, in his timing. When I talk to people I try to pick up on the little things about them that make them... special... precious. I smile more. I pray that Jesus give me eyes to see them as he sees them. If I see where I can be helpful, I try to jump in, not for brownie points... but because I just want to make their day better. I accept that we're all imperfect human beings who have sinned and most likely will sin at some point in the future. Imperfect human beings who desperately need Jesus or we have no hope. When I encounter a believer, even if they aren't Apostolic, I love them and talk about the Lord with them freely. I find what we can agree upon and pray with them and yes... even call them brother or sister.

[Michael The Disciple]

Originally Posted by Amanah

Have you ever listened to Micke Bickle teach on the Sermon on the Mount.
I'm convinced that understanding the Sermon on the Mount is the answer to the question "how shall we live?"

And Bickle teaches it better then anyone I've heard to date

http://mikebickle.org/resources/seri...n-on-the-mount

The amazing thing is that there are hardly any Churches that promote the sermon on the mount. I have not been around a lot of Apostolic Churches though I was an Elder in one years ago. Of the Preachers and Teachers I knew of nobody was teaching it other than just a "snippet" here and there.

IHOP sees it as the "constitution of the Kingdom".

[Michael The Disciple]

If love is the heart of Christianity (sounds right to me) its mind must be the doctrine of Christ. Note how the early Church described itsef:

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together , and had all things common; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved . Acts 2:42-47

They were following the teachings of Christ in doing the things they were doing.

[AreYouReady?]

Sometimes I look at a person and wonder what is going on in their life? Everybody has problems of one sort or another.

[DaveC519]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Oh how I pray that that's true. Sometimes... I feel a million miles a way. Thank you.

Can't go wrong with the "LOVE" thing! (Jn 13:35).

[DaveC519]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I love house church. It's a beautiful experience. A wonderful place to begin practicing the "One Anothers":

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Greet one another (Rom. 16:16, 1 Cor. 16:20, 2 Cor. 13:12, 1 Pet. 5:14)


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Comfort one another (1 Thess. 4:18)


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Forgive one another (Col. 3:13)


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Build one another up (Rom. 15:2; 1 Thess. 5:11)


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Serve one another (Gal. 5:13)


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Bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2)


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Encourage one another (Heb. 10:25)


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Meet with one another (Heb. 10:25)


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Be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving toward one another (Eph. 4:32, Rom. 12:10)


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Receive (welcome) one another as Christ received us (Rom. 15:7)


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Care for one another (1 Cor. 12:25)


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Minister one to another (1 Pet. 4:10)


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Show hospitality to one another (1 Pet. 4:9)


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Pray for one another (James 5:16)

::copying to future sermon file::

[DaveC519]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

I believe if one truly walks in The Spirit then the Holy Spirit will teach one what is Holy and true,so I think it is important to stay in the word and in prayer and in communion with The Holy Ghost.Keeping rules or man-made standards won't make one Holy,because to me Holiness is a work of The Holy Ghost in the life of the believer.

[MissBrattified]

Aquila, I'm loving your posts lately. This is a great thread and great thoughts. Breath of fresh air.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

Aquila, I'm loving your posts lately. This is a great thread and great thoughts. Breath of fresh air.

Thank you!

I feel like God has been showering me with His grace and goodness. He should be praised.