The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm is a weekly podcast bringing biblical teaching to everyday people in ways they can understand and put into practice.
Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. But what does God’s Word have to say about the topic? Join us for this two-part series in which we explore what the Bible has to say about how the people of God should treat the immigrants, exiles, and aliens among us.
Those who are in Christ have been given a new identity and we are called to live in light of that identity. Like a change of wardrobe, we are to “put off our old self,” stripping off certain behaviors and attitudes as a set of filthy, smelly clothes.
Read MoreEach of us in the Body of Christ have been given a role to play so that together we can build up the Church, making it strong and mature. Those roles are: Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher.
Read MoreIn Ephesians 4, the Apostle Paul lists five unique roles God has given each one of us in the Body of Christ. These spiritual roles are the unique callings distributed to believers that enable them to fulfill strategic functions for the church.
Read MoreIn 1 Corinthians 12 and Romans 12, we find lists of “spiritual gifts.” Spiritual gifts are special abilities distributed to believers that enable them to perform special actions in the church. In Ephesians 4, however, we find, not a further listing of spiritual gifts., but rather a listing of spiritual roles.
Read MoreWhen a person joins an organization, he obligates himself to live and act according to the standards of the group. The same thing should be true of believers. If you are part of the family of God, there’s an expectation that you will be loyal to your brothers and sisters and represent your Savior well.
Read MoreHas anyone ever told you that you have unrealized potential? Maybe it was in athletics or academics, or the arts. But for those in the family of God, you have the potential to make an impact for the Kingdom. Indeed, YOU can be a world-changer.
Read MoreAs we continue our series from the book of Ephesians, we come to some of the most miraculous, hope-filled, life-changing verses in the whole epistle. These words are like a spiritual before and after picture.
Read MoreMost of the time we pray on what might be considered “felt need” prayers. We’re facing a crisis, we have practical needs, we’re trying to cope, so we pray. We ask God to intervene. But have you ever considered that there could be a whole other level to our prayers?
Read MoreWho are you? How do you know who you are? The World bases your identity on appearance, achievements, acquisitions, and associations.
Read MoreThe letter to the Ephesians starts like this: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus...” Right away, Paul makes a striking statement about how God sees these everyday people.
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