Biblically Shaped Ministries

A Short Interpretive Journey of 1Timothy 6:10

Bible StudyChristopher B. DavisNovember 21, 2011Bible study, contentment, desires, dying to self/the flesh, godliness, hermeneutics, self-deception, self-gratification, the interpretive journey Comment

See No Need To Become A Member? Pt. 2

My intent in part 1 was to show that those Christians I described who see no need or are not seeking to become a member of a local church and think they’re walking in obedience doing it are deceiving themselves and are in defiance of authority (rebellion). Part 2 are some responses to part 1, and addresses my use of rebellion, authority, church hurt, etc.

Power in Weakness

I heard a pastor talk on this passage on the radio the other day. It made me pull over, open up my Bible and do Bible study in a Travelodge parking lot. Here are some notes I jotted down.

Christopher B. DavisSeptember 23, 2011God's power, grace, Holy Spirit, powerlessness, weaknesses, our mind/thinkingComment

The Influence of Our Perception/Perspective

Today I wanted to briefly share something that has been on my heart lately, that is, the natural progression of our perception/perspective and its tremendous influence in our life.

Christopher B. DavisSeptember 21, 2011our mind/thinking, Christians, choicesComment

See No Need To Become A Member? Pt. 1

I’ve been noticing that some professing Christians don’t see a need to become a member of a local church. I will be blogging on this issue going forward. Part of this problem is defiance of authority, a.k.a. rebellion.

The ChurchChristopher B. DavisSeptember 3, 2011Christians, church issues, church/the body of Christ, membership, self/the flesh, submissionComment