http://www.discipleshiptools.org God does not reject us; rather, it is us who reject Him, He goes out of His way to give us the grace we do not deserve. He gives us His Way, even though we continue to fight against Him by hardening our hearts and rejecting His Truth and precepts. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36943&view=post&blogid=4189 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The key we need to understand is this, sin entered in the world by one man that affected all people by Adam; but the grace of God, which justified us, comes in the world by one man/God. All of humanity deserved it, Christ did not; thus, yes it is unfair- to God, but not to us! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36942&view=post&blogid=4189 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Being a true disciple means having a willingness to trust Him completely in all aspects of life from the highest highs to the lowest lows. It means we are not only willing to trust Him to provide for our salvation, but also for the future. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36958&view=post&blogid=4189 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The key to the success of finding and developing faith is simple; it is obedience. We must be ready to serve God rather than our needs, even before we know what the call may be, and take this mindset into life and to others. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36957&view=post&blogid=4189 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Our perspective is eternity. It is not to be just on money, wealth or power. When we see our life here on earth as a mere rehearsal, and how to learn and build to what is to come in eternity, we can be better prepared to face anything-even dire situations and death, because our eyes and attitude are in Him and not our circumstances! http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36909&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God asks us to have an "eternal" perspective! The premise is to move us to more maturity by moving our mindset away from the false beliefs and ideas we have built up. What we tend to pursue, in our desires in life, is meaningless against the backdrop of seeking faith and the call that Christ gives us. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36908&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We have to see the magnificent aspect of what Christ has done for us. We need to see the joy and the hope we are given. This is foundational to life and liberty. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36907&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 There is a Christianity abroad, supposedly evangelical and fundamental, dedicated to making itself easy enough and popular enough for even half-hearted and jaded modern church-goers. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36905&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Faith…Hope…Love, are central and crucial gifts of God, such aspects of the resulting new life we have in Christ. These gifts turn into virtues by our application of them. If these are not being produced, then there is a real critical problem. These three essentials help us bringing forth fruit; the central feature of our faith development is whether the work of the Spirit and God's love is being exhibited in us. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36903&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Allow us to introduce you to Discipleshiptools.org a web ministry from Into Thy Word. Our vision is to provide Christians with the most effective tools and the most effectual means possible to better understand and apply God's Word to our lives. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36901&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Our desires must be focused on Him: Christ our Lord. We must feel the anticipation and the excitement to be with and in Him, so that we not only hear His Word; but we do His Word, the Word of God. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36888&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Oswald Chambers wrote, "You cannot help suffering; it is a true and needful training for the soul that dares to be true to God." (My Utmost for His Highest) http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36887&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 This is God's plan because God loves us. So we must follow through with the principles of Scripture being lived out in our lives. Out of love, out of nurture, out of care, and not out of rules regulations and hatred. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36886&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 What are 49 Ways to Love God and Others? The theme of all Scripture is to love God with all of our hearts and to love one another. (See Matthew 22:40 and John 13:34.) http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36885&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Maturity is realizing that our Lord can and will bring goodness and glory to any situation, as long as He is glorified. That is even through our weakness and failures, through our letdowns and discouragement's, Christ is there loving us and encouraging us. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36884&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 To serve God's purpose in our generation through loving relationships with God, His church, and His world. (Acts 13:36a; Mark 12:28-31; Luke 2:52) http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36882&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Faith Learns Trust and Reliance! Do not let your lack of willingness to grow in the faith rob you of His plan for you. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36875&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Today there are so many fast-flying and easy "helpful" solutions that are offered for the problems of life. Every day there seems to be a new formula that is feverishly campaigned as the "key to success", which translates to a happy life. This has affected the church, as we Christians have been caught up in this too. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=36878&view=post&blogid=4189 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 The secret to remaining joyful in the face of singleness or failures or any kind of adversity is this, simple and profound, it is our faith-our confidence and assurance that He is there in the boat of life with us, just as he was in the storm with the Disciples http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=46712&view=post&blogid=4189 Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 Does Love cover you? Do you use it to cover others? We are to be fueled and empowered by love in all situations. Christian love is... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40674&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Are you chasing your desires or our Lord? The answer to this question will determine what direction in life you go as well as if http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40673&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Our faith cannot just be academic, an idea, or even just a hope; it has to be real. We must have more in our spiritual arsenal than just belief. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40672&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 We need to hear His call. Christ calls us to take up the cross and deny ourselves; this is extreme discipleship, a call that is to cancel out our will so we can submit to His. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40671&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 God desire is for us to draw near to Him. He paves the way for our sanctification, but it is up to us to make that journey. http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40670&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400 Fasting is important, but Jesus sternly warns of abusing it by using it for a show and tell game to draw attention to oneself, thus missing the real purpose, that of drawing close to God... http://www.discipleshiptools.org/apps/articles/?articleid=40669&view=post&blogid=4189 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0400