Do you want to know more about God's will for your life? You need to know the difference between deciding and discerning. Those two spiritual tasks are equally important but they are different from each other.
Livng in Relation to the World | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. 11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. (Romans 13:8-14)
Aside from our relationships with one another in the body of Christ and our relationships with governing authorities, the Gospel also affects our relationships with people in the world. We cannot live isolated lives. We interact with people of various kinds all throughout the day. We must relate with them based on who we are, i.e., as the people of God redeemed through faith in Christ. We cannot separate our faith in Christ from our everyday lives.
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Great Expectations | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
Date: Oct 13, 2022
Text: Psalm 40:11-17
Hope is the confident expectation of future good. But our hope in the Lord is not just a general expectation. It is a "great" expectation of what God would do because of who He is. Our knowledge of God borne out of our experience of Him in the past based on His promises in His word gives us hope to expect "great things" from the Lord.
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Practicing silence and solitude regularly as a disciple of Jesus is important for several reasons.
Firstly, solitude and silence provide an opportunity to withdraw from the distractions and busyness of life, allowing us to focus our attention on God. In the midst of a fragmented and conflicted world, engaging in prescribed activities such as Bible study, prayer, and church attendance may not have the desired transformative effect. Solitude and silence, on the other hand, create a space for us to be still and know God, redirecting our thoughts, feelings, and choices.
Secondly, solitude and silence have the power to rejuvenate and strengthen us. Lengthy periods of solitude and silence, including rest, can be very powerful in restoring our body and soul. By intentionally choosing these disciplines, we demonstrate our willingness to prioritize God and create space for Him to work in our lives. God does not compete for our attention; if we do not withdraw from the things that exhaust us, He may leave us to our own devices.
Furthermore, solitude and silence can have a ripple effect on our social settings. As we experience transformation through these disciplines, the effects will reverberate through the communities we find ourselves in. Our newfound rest and strength will impact our interactions with others, allowing us to bring a different perspective and presence into our relationships.
In summary, practicing silence and solitude regularly as a disciple of Jesus is important because it enables us to find a new habitual orientation in the Kingdom of God. It allows us to experience God's presence in a deeper way, rejuvenates our body and soul, and has the potential to positively influence our social settings.
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Prioritizing the Kingdom of God | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
Date: Oct 12, 2022
Text: Luke 13:18-35
Everyone has priorities. This is what we do first above everything else. We value our priorities. In turn, our priorities reveal a lot about us. Jesus teaches us to prioritize the kingdom of God above everything else. Why? We need to understand the reasons why prioritizing the kingdom of God now is the wisest thing to do.
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God's word is made available to us in so many ways. But unfortunately many don't benefit much from it. What does t take to get the most from God's Word? Join me as we talk about this soul issue.
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Our goal is not just to become a good person on the outside, but to become a good person on the inside. God desires the transformation of our desires, not just our actions.
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When Bad Things Happen To Good People | By Pastor Bong Baylon | RLCC
Date: Oct 19, 2022
Text: Psalm 44:1-26
When we know we are at fault, it is easier to accept when bad things happen to us. But when we know that we are not doing anything wrong, it is harder to accept. We begin to ask the Lord all sorts of questions. Often, our questions are wrong because our focus is on the character of God rather than on ourselves.
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15 “We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles 16 know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. 17 “But if, in seeking to be justified in Christ, we Jews find ourselves also among the sinners, doesn’t that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! 18 If I rebuild what I destroyed, then I really would be a lawbreaker. 19 “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!” (Galatians 2:15-21)
Salvation is the most important gift we can ever receive from God. This is why we must be certain that we have received it. Unfortunately, not everyone, especially in the church, can honestly say with conviction that they have really received salvation and are experiencing its power on a day-to-day basis. Many will say that they are doing their best to receive it. But not yet. They are still trying to be good people, but since they are not, they humbly hope that God would eventually save them. Or, they assume that they are already saved because of some previous transaction with God (e.g., praying the sinner's prayer). But the transforming power of the Gospel has yet to be seen in their lives. What does it mean to be truly saved?
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Individualism in the church can lead to a lack of community and connection among members. When individuals prioritize their own needs and desires above the collective well-being of the church, it can hinder the development of meaningful relationships and the sense of belonging within the community. Being a Christian is living in community with others.
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