2008-11-25T11:26:37-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/spiritual+growth http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/The-Hand-That-Won-t-Go-Under-8138 2008-11-25T11:26:37-05:00 Constantine had declared Christianity would be the official religion of the Roman Empire and he wanted all of his soldiers to be baptized. There was just one catch; when they went in the water and got baptized, most of them got baptized, but they held one hand out of the water. It was their sword hand. They refused to let the hand that got things done be baptized for Jesus, which honestly has caused me to ask, “What’s in my un-baptized hand?” http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36071&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:18:33-05:00 False Teachers are Deceptive! The false teacher is depicted as absolutely useless and downright dangerous! In an arid environment where thirst is great, there is nothing worse than http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36070&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:17:55-05:00 The Characteristics of False Teachers! This passage gives the reason and point of why Peter attacks and wages war against false teachers. It is a main theme of his message. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36069&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:17:26-05:00 False Teachers Will be Judged and Destroyed! Take heed, God will destroy those who are wicked; but take comfort, for He also will rescue those who are in Him. No one is immune from the judgment of God. No one will escape God’s wrath! http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36068&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:15:23-05:00 The Problem of False Teachers! We are living in a time where the pulpits and airways are filled with impiety, licentiousness, vain prophesies that do not come true, and shameful counterfeit truths by false teachers and... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36067&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:13:20-05:00 Paying Attention to Christ! The main theme of Peter’s message is stated here, to pay attention to Christ, not to falsehoods. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36066&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:10:54-05:00 Our Faithful Growth in Christ! The authentic knowledge of Christ that is revealed to us is the foundation of our faith. We are being directly called to make every conceivable effort to put into practice our faith... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=51069&columnid=3802 2008-11-06T00:32:13-05:00 Getting Started in your Devotional Venture. The Challenge is simple, the idea is pure and practical, and it only requires your obedience and persistence. God desires our intimacy, our relationship, and our... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=44296&columnid=3802 2008-11-06T00:31:05-05:00 We “Go” Best from Our Growth in Devotional Times! Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=44295&columnid=3802 2008-11-06T00:30:39-05:00 How to draw closer to the heart of God by building a deeper relationship with God!