http://oswesleyan.org Loving God and Loving People Tue, 18 May 2010 18:18:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en GENESIS 1 – 3 AND THE CROSS The connection between the Gospel and the creation Scriptures? The story of the Bible begins with God in eternal glory before the beginning of time and history, and it ends with God and his redeemed people in eternal glory. At the center stands the cross, ... http://oswesleyan.org/2010/05/18/genesis-1-3-and-the-cross/ LEARNING ABOUT GOD The Character of God[i] “Without faith it is impossible to please [God]” (Heb. 11:6)—but it is also impossible to have faith in God without knowing the character of God. Faith manifests itself by our belief in God's promises, which in turn are grounded in his character. Ways in Which God ... http://oswesleyan.org/2010/01/28/learning-about-god/ God's Overall Plan… Essential Elements[i] The Bible and Revelation The most important thing in life is knowing the one true God. Jesus said, “Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3). God created people fundamentally for relationship ... http://oswesleyan.org/2010/01/28/gods-overall-plan/ Some Truths About Angels (spirit beings) All of the spirits were created in the beginning. Before the beginning, none of them were alive. It was God who gave them life (John 1:3). All spirits -that is, all angels- witnessed the creation of the earth (Job 38:4-7). God did not give the ... http://oswesleyan.org/2009/11/23/some-truths-about-angels/ Genesis… The Foundation for the Gospel is Knowing God[1]  God's ultimate purpose in redemptive history is to create a people to dwell in his presence, glorifying him through numerous varied activities and enjoying him forever. Read… Revelation 21:3-4 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of ... http://oswesleyan.org/2009/11/21/genesis-the-foundation-for-the-gospel/ Prayer for Spiritual Strength and Knowledge (Ephesians 3:14-21)[i]  For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his ... http://oswesleyan.org/2009/11/20/prayer-spiritual-strength/ With All Prayer Praying[1] (Ephesians 6:10-20) Prayer, spiritual warfare and the Traitor Prince What about the devil a.k.a. Satan or Lucifer? …Is he a real being that impacts our lives? …Did God really create Satan? …What about demons and evil spirits? Does Satan roam through the earth disguised as an angel of ... http://oswesleyan.org/2009/10/22/with-all-prayer-praying/ WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?[i]  Romans 1:3 tells us that the gospel is God’s good news concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. It is God's assurance “…that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to ... http://oswesleyan.org/2009/10/21/what-is-the-gospel/