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 Living For Christ Tue, 08 May 2012 06:23:39 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 06:23:39 GMT new-testament-christian.com http://www.new-testament-christian.com/verifying-the-resurrection.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/verifying-the-resurrection.html Verifying The Resurrection: an excerpt from the book Foundations of the Christian Faith by James Montgomery Boice giving six evidences of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:25:25 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/saved-to-the-uttermost.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/saved-to-the-uttermost.html All true believers will be saved to the uttermost. Christ’s High Priestly ministry guarantees it. They have been justified, they are being sanctified, and they will be glorified. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:51:30 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/perseverance-of-the-saints.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/perseverance-of-the-saints.html The doctrine of perseverance of the saints: Peter’s life illustrates a biblical truth: the keeping power of God. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:29:32 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/election-ryle.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/election-ryle.html The true doctrine of Election: God has been pleased from all eternity to choose certain men and women out of mankind, whom by His counsel secret to us, He has decreed to save by Jesus Christ. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:22 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/murder-of-jesus.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/murder-of-jesus.html It is easy to look at the murder of Jesus and conclude it was the worst miscarriage of human justice in the history of the world. And it was. But that is not the full story. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:21:04 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/romans7:7-12.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/romans7:7-12.html Sermon on Romans 7:7-12 - It is important for us to know our sin. It is good for us to know our sin. John Piper. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:59:30 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/biblical-discernment.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/biblical-discernment.html Biblical discernment -- the ability to think biblically about all areas of life -- is indispensable to an uncompromising life. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:43:32 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/purpose-of-prayer.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/purpose-of-prayer.html What is the purpose of prayer? One reason is that God not only invites us but commands us to pray. To live a life of prayer is to live a life of obedience to God. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:55:55 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/before-you-give.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/before-you-give.html Giving is a great privilege, but also a great responsibility - before you give, ask the following questions, where and to whom and in what way and for how long should you give? Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:18:51 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/jesus-is-god.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/jesus-is-god.html Must a person believe that Jesus is God in order to be saved? Just believing in Him or having religious thought is not enough; an accurate belief in Jesus is critical. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:36:11 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/spirit_.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/spirit_.html I have all light, yea, all things, when I have my God. The Holy Spirit makes us apprehend this when He is put within us. Fri, 30 May 2008 07:37:58 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/god-what-is-he-like.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/god-what-is-he-like.html The most important thing that a man has is his understanding of God and the most important message the church has to give is the knowledge of God. Thu, 15 May 2008 05:45:20 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/hedonism.html 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.new-testament-christian.com/doctrine-of-eternal-security.html When we speak of the doctrine of eternal security, we’re 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.new-testament-christian.com/_hell.html The biblical teachings about hell are under attack today—not from outside the church, but from within. Christians today want to be God’s Public Relations Agency. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:02:45 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/_heaven.html 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 http://www.new-testament-christian.com/seeking-gods-will.html In seeking God's will, we must fix our minds and hearts on God’s wise, gracious, and sovereign rule, and on the assurance that he works everything together for his children’s good. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:00:38 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/prayer-fasting.html http://www.new-testament-christian.com/prayer-fasting.html Four observations on prayer & fasting from Acts 13:1–4. Sermon. John Piper. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:09:07 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/altar-call.html 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 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 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 http://www.new-testament-christian.com/matthews-gospel.html Matthew’s 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.new-testament-christian.com/conscience.html One specific aspect of God’s image in us is our conscience, classically defined by Thomas Aquinas as man’s mind making moral judgments. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 09:05:46 GMT http://www.new-testament-christian.com/lose-his-or-her-salvation.html 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 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 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 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 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