tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-304631102011-06-04T17:58:54.728-04:00Welcome to Grace Digest! Enjoying and exploring the immeasurable Grace of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.Royce Oglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05244683471043477041noreply@blogger.comBlogger521100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30463110.post-15804631322344350762007-01-11T11:48:00.000-05:002007-01-11T12:04:09.961-05:00

After many weeks of being frustrated with the terrible operation of Blogger Beta, and the non-response from tech support, I have reluctantly decided to move to Wordpress. The new home is GraceDigest.wordpress.com . I am going to attempt to move all this stuff over to my new host, but if I am unsuccessful I am still saying bye bye to blogger. My next post in the series on prayer will be at the new

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God promised in Matt 6:25-34 that if we put Him and His kingdom first, food, drink, and clothing will be provided. Even though this is true, these necessities of life are ours when we put God and His work first, He still wants us to ask for them. Jesus taught in the Lord’s prayer that we should pray saying “Give us this day our daily bread”. Why if it is already ours do we need to ask? Because

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The Bible teaches very plainly that sin in the life of the petitioner hinders prayer. Where are you more likely to come to terms with personal sin than on your knees? If you are fighting with your wife, stealing from your boss, or lying about your neighbor, it stands to reason that your prayers will be hindered. The most likely reason is that you will not pray !I might be going way out on a limb,

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As I continue this series on prayer, this is the second post on so called "conditions" to successful praying. As I have said before, most of those passages usually looked at as conditions that must be met are not restrictions to prayer but encouragements to pray. This is another of those passages.I know that at least hundreds of times, and likely thousands, I have heard someone pray publicly “

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May the Christ of Christmas be the Lord of your life in the coming year. Born to die, never before or since was a child like this one who would save His people from their sins. He was God's first child, conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a virgin. He would come in a body prepared by God to be the sacrifice offered for the sins of every human of every age. By perfect living and perfect

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Praying "In Jesus Name"“Asking in Jesus name” is probably most misunderstood of all of the so called conditions to prayer. The few words at the end of a prayer like “these things we ask in Jesus name” is not a magical formula for getting God to hear and answer your prayer. Many who repeat that phrase or something very similar have no idea what it really means.When a deputy sheriff knocks on a

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Today I was visiting the website of a Baptist preacher, Wade Burleson, and came across this quote. I was instantly confronted by it's truth and challenged by it's wisdom. I wish I had said it!"We cannot have a relationship with our Christology (Beliefs about Christ)-- we can have a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our soteriology (Beliefs about how one is saved) cannot save us from sins our

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Several months ago I was taken to task because of a comment or a post on a blog concerning the ongoing debate about a cappella vs instruments in worship. The following is the last of several emails received and sent. I believe it is worth sharing.Email received: "Could Noah have built the Ark out of Mesquite wood and been pleasing to God? We follow God instructions and are accepted or we no not

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Praying according to the will of GodWe are taught in the Bible to “ask according to the will of God” when we pray. This is not a restriction but rather a help in prayer. And, as I have said before, prayer is a good way to find the will of God. However, there is no substitute for learning the word of God. Get the promises of God in your heart and mind from the Bible and when you come before God in

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Books and seminars often discourage prayer more than they encourage it. Many who teach others about prayer do not understand what prayer is and with the best intentions, make it too complicated and restrictive, and the student is discouraged about prayer. Conditions to answered prayer and hindrances to prayer are usually a large part of the lesson. Of course there are conditions and

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People who get their prayers answered are people who pray!It is a certainty that if you don’t pray you will not have an answer to prayer. On the other hand, most all of the people I have ever talked to who were in the habit of praying, believed that at least some of their prayers were answered. God wants all of us to pray. “And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to

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Why don’t we pray? Or, why don’t we pray more if in fact we do pray some? I contend the sin of prayerlessness is a symptom of unbelief. How could you and I who confess Christ as Lord, not pray or not pray much if we believe the words of Scripture concerning prayer?“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.”(John 14:14)“Ask, and it shall be given you8 For every one that asketh receiveth”

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"Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen." (Hebrews 13: 20-21)Isn't that a wonderful verse?, And so full of precious

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It seems fall here in Northeast Louisiana will last for part of one afternoon. Right now, at 2:24 p.m. it is 76 and the mosquitoes are slightly smaller than hummingbirds. The low tonight will be 64 and the low tomorrow night will be 30. I suppose we will have a Norther on its way to Texas.The trees are short here put just as pretty as they can be. The colors are brilliant and will be gone in two

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“In everything give thanks” (I Thessalonians 5:18)Today is Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday set aside for the purpose of encouraging our nation’s people to give thanks to the Creator God for our bounty. We, of all the earth’s millions should be profoundly thankful. Our most destitute are well off by the worlds standards.Those of us Americans who are Christians have even more about which to be

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Why the virgin birth of Christ? Part 2In a previous post I asked the question, “Why did God choose that Jesus would be born of a virgin?” In this post I will answer that question.Almost every list of essential doctrines for the Christian faith I have seen includes “the virgin birth of Jesus”, or “the deity of Christ”, along with the inspiration of the Bible, and others. Of course these lists vary

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Why did God choose that Jesus would be born of a virgin? Could he not have had Him born to Mary and Joseph and still live without sin? After all, He is God.By all measures that I know of, the virgin birth is one of the essential and foundational facts about God's plan of redemption that is only denied by the most offensive unbelievers.Why do you think it is so important?Why did God plan it that

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Last evening in a small group one of the young men said in part, "Well, I am just a sinner too." The context was how we as believers should interact with those who are not. I wanted to correct him, but quickly decided to do so would be unwise in that context while having a discussion about personal evangelism.A common misconception is that those of us who are "born from above" are "just sinners

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My humming birds, who have faithfully entertained us for the summer, have headed off to South America. They will likely meet several thousand of their feathered fellows in Rock Port, Texas where they will feed like crazy and then its off for a 1500 mile, non stop flight to Mexico and then to South America. I will miss them until they return in mid April next spring._______________________________

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Just moments ago while I was reading Patrick Mead's blog, I recieved a phone call from an old friend. He has been asked to share his testimony this Friday night at Celebrate Recovery at our church.This wonderful man is a trophy of the grace and love of God. And, he is breathing proof of a congregation who takes seriously Jesus's teaching that we are to forgive as many times as the forgiveness is

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I recently saw on the sidebar of a brother's blog the link, "Abolish Slavery Now". Who would argue against such a noble cause? I am certainly not for slavery. I despise even the thought of one human owning another for his use.As I clicked away to another site, I remembered Paul and Peter's position on slavery in the Bible. Unless there is something I completely have missed, not one word against

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One men in the coC that I most admire is Edward Fudge. He is a writer, preacher, thinker, and freind. I enjoy his writing style and find common ground on most of his teaching. Today I read the following article about an experience Bro' Fudge had, and with his permission I share it with you.GOD EVEN KNOWS OUR NAMESEdward Fudge____________________________________________________It is Sunday,

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Instant coffee, instant grits, microwave popcorn, and super fast broad band internet, are all indicative of a people who are accustomed to having what they want NOW!Christian book stores are filled to the brim with book after book written for an audience looking desperately for a “quick fix” to cure spiritual immaturity. Savvy marketers use attention grabbing words like “New”, “Improved”, “

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Over the last several decades I have witnessed phenomena in the churches that I have been a part of and ones I have observed through broadcast media and print. There has been a paradigm shift away from worship to a certain sort of activity passed off as worship.“Worship leaders”, “worship teams”, and “worship music” are fairly recent terms that are now as common as pews and pulpits. There is

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"There for I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence; For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior." (1 Timothy 2:1-3 NKJV)"Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For the is no

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Agree. However, I want to be quick to say that I agree with the 5th point of Calvinist because of my belief in the Perseverance of the Holy Spirit. Yes, the child of God will persevere but only because of the predetermination of a sovereign God. As I have previously written, all of those whom God calls He justified, and all of those whom He justified, He glorified. The final step in the process

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My first impulse is to completely disagree. Then on the other hand I hear Jesus say in John 6:44, "No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him." This is one of the proof texts for Calvinists. Those who believe strongly in "free will" would then argue that while God does call everyone who is saved, not all who are called respond positively to the call.However, I must go to the

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What is “The Lord’s church” and how do you recognize it. What sets it apart from other churches? Who are its members?In church of Christ circles the descriptive phrase, “The Lord’s church”, is common and is most often used to describe the several churches of Christ world wide. And, perhaps sometimes is used to describe the catholic (universal) body of Christ.It is a descriptive phrase, but it is

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Disagree: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." (Isa 53:5-6)"Behold the LAMB OF GOD, which TAKETH AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD." (John 1:29b)."For

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The doctrine of Unconditional Election was first codified into a summation called a "creed" about 1500 a.d., plus a few years. What does it mean?In eternity past, God made a decision as to whom He would extend His gracious offer of salvation through Christ and wholly upon Christ's merits and not upon any worthiness of the sinner. And, by necessity, He decided that all the rest of mankind should

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Reformed Theology (Calvinist)Am I a 5 point Calvinist, a 4 point Calvinist or do I agree with any of the 5 points of Calvin. I will discuss each briefly and try to decide how I fit on the Reformed scale of theological thought.Where are you? I am curious how much we are alike, or different.I will address each of these in different posts over the next few days. I will give my views in very simple,

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It was necessary to remove the lengthy post of Sept 10th "Saved by Faith". It was far too large for a blog and made loading troublesome.For the record, I believe it. Thanks to those of you who read it and responded with kind emails or comments on the blog. If anyone cares to read it I can send it as an email attachment.Grace and Peace,Royce Ogle

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Please follow this link to Edward Fudge's article.If you are a member of a church with Restoration Movement roots, or have an interest in the subject, this article is a must read.Enough said. Please comment once have read and digested the article.Grace and Peace,Royce Ogle

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Today one of our preachers, Mike Kellett, preached a wonderful message entitled “Together in Grace”. For the past several weeks the focus of our lessons on Sunday a.m and p.m., and Wed evenings has been on this general topicAs usual, Mike did a wonderful job and preached an inspiring message in which he encouraged us to not only enjoy the blessings of personal grace but to show grace to others as

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Are you really? Are you sure? We all say we are. At least all of us who say we love Jesus and believe the Bible, but if we are only for the preaching of the gospel when it is done by our friends we have a Bible lesson to learn.Paul’s description of the gospel is found in 1 Corinthians 15 and in verses 3 and 4 he said “.....how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that

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1. One book that changed your life: “Prayer, Asking and Receiving” by Dr. John R. Rice. This book should be required reading by every missionary and preaching student.2. One book that you've read more than once: “The Autobiography of George Muller” This little book motivated me to trust God more than any other except the Bible.3. One book you'd want on a desert island: Almost anything by John

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WHY CAN'T YOU BE EXACTLY LIKE ME SO WE CAN HAVE UNITY?There are ongoing discussions in the blogisphere, in joint meetings, in Christian periodicals, and in individual congregations about “Unity”. What is “Unity” and on what basis can Christians have unity with other Christians? Is Christian unity based on theology or ideology? Are we to be unified based on central historic biblical truths or are

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BLESSED ASSURANCE, JESUS IS MINE. HOW DO YOU KNOW?Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.How many hundreds of times have I sung this old song in little country churches in the hills of Western North Carolina, in spirited camp meetings, in great conference halls in Atlanta, Louisville, and

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NO ONE EVER CARED FOR ME LIKE JESUSI would love to tell you what I think of Jesus, Since I found in Him a friend so strong and true; I would tell you how He changed my life completely, He did something that no other friend could do.No one ever cared for me like Jesus, There's no other friend so kind as He; No one else could take the sin and darkness from me, O how much He cared for me.All my life

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UPON CHRIST THE SOLD ROCK I STANDMy hope is built on nothing lessThan Jesus’ blood and righteousness;I dare not trust the sweetest frame,But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.When darkness veils His lovely face,I rest on His unchanging grace;In every high and stormy gale,My anchor holds within the veil.His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming flood;When all around my soul gives way,

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WANTED - GOSPEL PREACHERBeing the curious guy I am, recently I was reading want ads on a website by and for churches of Christ. It proved to be some of the funniest stuff I have read for sometime. And, at the same time I was a bit sad. The following is fictional but not far removed from the truth.WANTED - GOSPEL PREACHERCongregation in Stuckinthe50's, Iowa seeks pulpit minister.We are a 61 year

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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.This blessing is given by the apostle Paul to the church at Ephesus and “others who are faithful in Christ”. Grace and Peace, what a blessing!Then Paul begins his inspired description detailing why we can have Grace and Peace. Following is what God has done for us through Christ.“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus

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So, you want to know God's will?I have good news for you! He wants you to know His will.Romans 12:1 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." NKJVThe Amplified Bible puts it this way; "I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God,

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Is this promise still true?Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family and from your father's house, To a land that I will show you.2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing.3 I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth

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At rest in ChristIn John 10 Jesus talked about Himself as the Great Shepherd of His sheep. In verses 27-30 He said, "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s

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Things are getting better!Last month I had my 61st birthday. Except for looking old and feeling old, I am the same old me. I still love a good hearty laugh, the hug of a grandchild, and dozens of other events that make the trip from here to there more tolerable.This morning just after dawn I was sitting on my front porch listening to the birds and enjoying watching the day wake up. A hummingbird

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Don't worry, Be happy!

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GROWING IN GRACE“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen”2 Peter 3:18The most usual definition of “grace” in the Bible is “The unmerited favor of God”. Grace is that, but it is more. Grace has been defined also as “God’s riches at Christ’s expense”. That is also true. But grace is more than that. To better understand

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Worship?Over the last several decades I have witnessed phenomena in the churches that I have been a part of and ones I have observed through broadcast media and print. There has been a paradigm shift away from worship to a certain sort of activity passed off as worship.“Worship leaders”, “worship teams”, and “worship music” are fairly recent terms that are now as common as pews and pulpits. There

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Adopted by GodHas our Lord ever made anything quite as wonderful as grandchildren? I doubt it! One of the multitude of wonderful blessings I enjoy from the hand of God is six beautiful grandchildren. I am never more fulfilled and joyous as when one of those little people expresses love for Papa!Of those even half dozen grandchildren, three are boys and three are girls, a perfect mix! Of those

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"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved." John 3:16-17I was reminded recently that as a believer I am to represent Jesus Christ to those I encounter in the routine of my life. How have I

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