Many "churches" love to quote Tozer, to attach to themselves, his radical message and nature. Although Tozer preached hard against the Church wedded to the world he remained a part of the organized church to his dying days. This fact has did much to dilute his forcefulness and diminish his authority for the preservation of [...]
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The Body of Christ – Its Identity by Stella Paterson It is a well known fact that the church is often referred to as the "Body of Christ." But with the word "church" being seen as a building where people go to worship God, how do we define the "Body of Christ?" If He [...]
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Man-pleasing? Or GOD-pleasing? “For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ.” Gal.1:10 The following quote was accurately written by a “pastor” of a local “church” in this city, [...]
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Posted in Church Life, Communion, Uncategorized, church, deception, discernment, encouragement, faith, false teachers, following christ, hearing, humanism, seeing, understanding on Apr 4th, 2010
In the last post the question was posed as to why there are so many different denominations and sects in the Christian Church?, and we left the answer till now. The Bible also asks the same question but states it this way, “is Christ divided?” or is, “Christ the author of confusion?” The obvious answer [...]
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Posted in Church Life, Serving, church, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, seeing, understanding on Jan 12th, 2010
The Mystery Revealed I would like you to consider with me the state of the church in this generation. This is a serious matter—I speak of the church that our Jesus died to present to Himself as “a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish,” “and [...]
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Posted in Church Life, Serving, adversity, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Dec 6th, 2009
I very much appreciate the replies I get on post here at Indy Watchman. Lately I have received replies that have confirmed that the Lord is indeed using this web site to minister to and encourage His children in this late hour. I too need encouragement, and the reciprocating effect of ministering to others is [...]
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But WITH Vision…!!! “Without Vision, the People cast off restraint.” Few expressions are as painful to ponder as this. The reality of watching this happen — visionless people throwing off Life and Reality — people who sell their dream, JESUS’ Dream is an unthinkable tragedy. And yet these wasted lives and potential, these wounds to [...]
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What does our physical circumstances have to do with the spiritual life of the child of God? Watchman Nee, in the sixth chapter of his book The Release of the Spirit, displays much spiritual wisdom in answering that question. The many grains of sand that make up the mountain of tribulations, that we very often [...]
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Posted in Church Life, Uncategorized, apostacy, church, deception, discernment, false prophets, following christ, hearing, humanism, seeing, understanding on Apr 20th, 2009
“But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor [...]
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The Apostle Paul’s Guide to Helping Carnal Christians Mature Healthy, Devoted Relationships Part 2 This title is part of: The Trowel Download PDF Related items: What to Do About “My Convictions” Healthy, Devoted Relationships A Revolution Without Dancing is a Revolution Not Worth Having No one would argue the “hopelessness” of it. Trying to bring [...]
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