http://www.new-testament-christian.com/Christian-blog.html The New Testament Christian update page keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the new-testament-christian.com web site. Subscribe here. en-us Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:11:05 GMT Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:11:05 GMT new-testament-christian.com http://www.new-testament-christian.com/hedonism.html One of the basic premises of Christian Hedonism is that the joy which is our Christian duty to pursue does not reach its climax in a private communion with God. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:51:32 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/gods-sovereignty.html It is absolutely necessary that we should submit to God's sovereignty; as one who may have mercy on whom he will have mercy, and harden whom he will. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 06:54:20 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/biblical-world-view.html Even though most of modern society is already fully committed to an evolutionary and naturalistic world view, our society still benefits from the collective memory of a biblical world-view. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:40:37 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/infant-baptism.html There are no instances of infant baptism in the Bible. Baptism is described by Paul as an expression of faith - which infants cannot perform (Colossians 2:11-12). Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:53:28 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/gospel-charity.html Gospel charity (love), and its exercise, is the principal grace and duty that is required among, and expected from, the saints of God, especially as they are engaged in church-fellowship. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:42:22 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/bible-instructions.html Bible instructions: the Bible is not merely a human book; it is God's revelation to us, so we must submit to the Bible in a way we submit to no other book. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:44:45 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/doctrine-of-eternal-security.html When we speak of the doctrine of eternal security, were using a popular description of a classical doctrine that we call the perseverance of the saints. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:09:16 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/doctrine.html Sound, biblical doctrine is a necessary aspect of true wisdom and authentic faith. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:40:03 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/election_.html The biblical doctrine of election is that before Creation God selected out of the human race, foreseen as fallen, those whom he would redeem, bring to faith, justify, and glorify in and through Jesus Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:10:52 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/good-deeds.html From one perspective our good deeds have absolutely nothing to do with our salvation; from another perspective they have everything to do with it. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:38:41 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/sexual-immorality.html Sexual immorality includes sexual relations before marriage and wrong sexual relations among married people. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:04:39 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/power-of-prayer.html Whether science seems to support the power of prayer or to contradict it (studies have supported both sides), Christians do not govern their prayer lives according to scientific experiments. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:13:40 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/investing-in-eternity_.html Investing in eternity is generously sharing and investing our money and possesions in ways that serve eternal purposes, that further God's kingdom for his glory. Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:52:43 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/husbands.html Ask many Christian husbands to summarize their biblical duty in one word, and they will answer, "Leadership." Scripture answers the question with a different word: love. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:59:13 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/gods-intent-for-marriage2.html God's intent for marriage - as Christians, we need to capture what God intended in the beginning by his wonderful design. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:14:26 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/what-god-requires.html What God requires regarding human law-keeping, Christ provides, through becoming our substitute in two senses. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:26:27 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/spirit-of-god.html To show what are the true, certain, and distinguishing evidences of a work of the Spirit of God, by which we may safely proceed in judging of any operation we find in ourselves, or see in others. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:19:23 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/_hell.html The biblical teachings about hell are under attack todaynot from outside the church, but from within. Christians today want to be Gods Public Relations Agency. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:02:45 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/_heaven.html One season in which the Christian has heaven revealed to him, is the season of quiet contemplation. Sermon- 1 Corinthians 2:9-10. Spurgeon. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:01:37 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/seeking-gods-will.html In seeking God's will, we must fix our minds and hearts on Gods wise, gracious, and sovereign rule, and on the assurance that he works everything together for his childrens good. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:00:38 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/prayer-fasting.html Four observations on prayer & fasting from Acts 13:14. Sermon. John Piper. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:09:07 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/altar-call.html Even though the altar call is still somewhat popular, we think that the invitation system has done more harm than good among many evangelical churches. Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:23:15 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/chosen.html Doctrine of election - God has chosen us to be His children before the creation of the universe. Sermon - Ephesians 1:4. Piper. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:05:12 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/image-of-god.html Genesis 1:26-27 states that Adam and Even were made in the image of God. What does this mean? And why is it important? Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:58:06 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/matthews-gospel.html Matthews Gospel follows immediately after the Old Testament, and stands at the beginning of the New. It is therefore a connecting link between them. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:44:49 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/the-golden-compass.html The release of The Golden Compass as a major motion picture represents a new challenge for Christians -- especially parents. Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:59:19 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/matthew1:18-25.html Sermon - Matthew 1:18-25 - Passage deals with the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. John MacArthur. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:13:00 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/resurrection.html Without Christ's resurrection, we would have no Savior, no forgiveness, no gospel, no meaningful faith, no life, and we could never have hope for any of those things. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:44:00 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/incarnation.html Trinity and Incarnation belong together. The doctrine of the Trinity declares that the man Jesus is truly divine; that of the Incarnation declares that the divine Jesus is truly human. Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:06:26 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/virgin-birth_.html No true Christian can deny the virgin birth. Though the denial of this doctrine is now tragically common, the historical truth of Christ's birth remains inviolate. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 14:33:50 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/nativity.html The truth of the nativity can be found in God's Word. Here we find not only the source of the original account of Christmas, but also God's commentary on it. Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:49:51 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/looking-for-a-church.html If you are looking for a church home, the answers you receive to questions like these may help you determine whether a particular church is the one where God wants you. Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:02:10 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/conscience.html One specific aspect of Gods image in us is our conscience, classically defined by Thomas Aquinas as mans mind making moral judgments. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:05:46 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/lose-his-or-her-salvation.html Whether or not a Christian can lose his or her salvation is one major debate within Christian circles. There have been three main approaches to the question. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:25:17 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/bible-translation.html Which Bible translation should we use? Ultimately, that choice needs to made by each person individually. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:33:23 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/tolerance.html Religious tolerance - 20 Biblical Principles for How Christians Should Relate to Those of Other Faiths. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:14:31 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/christ-conceived.html Christ conceived - through the Spirit, the Father caused the Son to be conceived in Mary the virgin. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:48:46 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/confess-your-sins.html If we're going to properly confess our sins and follow the pattern of David in Psalm 51, we have to view confession in three ways - sin, God, and ourselves. Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:24:44 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/growth-in-grace.html Growth in grace is the beauty of a Christian. The more we grow in grace, the more glory we bring to God. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:34:06 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/sexual-purity-in-the-church.html Sexual purity in the church. Immorality is totally acceptable with our society, but totally unacceptable with God and it must be unacceptable to the church. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:05:18 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/pray-for-the-lost.html Do you have a heart to pray for the lost like Jesus did? Whether friend or foe; whether moral or immoral; whether you know them or not pray for the lost. Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:38:07 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/tithing.html Tithing is a way of putting God first. In fact, another term for the tithe in Scripture is the "firstfruits." Proverbs 3:9 "Honor the Lord with your wealth." Tue, 16 Oct 2007 02:05:47 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/children.html Gods purpose in making marriage the place to have children was never merely to fill the earth with people, but to fill the earth with worshipers of the true God. Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:03:10 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/james2.html The most serious problem these verses pose is the question of what James 2:24 means: "You see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith alone." Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:50:52 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/christ-must-return.html Christ must return and He will! Here are nine reasons from Scripture by which you can know that Christ is coming again. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:03:26 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/empty-tomb.html Looking into the empty tomb, the women heard the angels ask, "Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but He has risen." Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:31:00 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/power-of-the-holy-spirit.html There is hope in the Gospel for any man, so long as he lives. There is infinite willingness in Christ to pardon sin. There is infinite power in the Holy Spirit to change hearts. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:20:52 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/wrath.html What does every sin deserve? God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and in that which is to come. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:09:45 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/what-happens-when-you-die.html What happens when you die? If you confess and believe that Jesus is Lord you will be forgiven of your sin and after you die will be raised to live with Christ forever. Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:56:36 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/knowledge.html The knowledge relationship is reciprocal, implying covenantal affection on both sides: we know God as ours because He knows us as His (John 10:14; Gal. 4:9; 2 Tim. 2:19). Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:52:30 GMT