“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Romans 12:2, ESV) When I drive my four-wheel drive truck on the beach, I must do two things. I mustContinue reading “The Seven Filters Ch. 2 Part 2 Avoiding and Engaging“
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Seven Filters Ch.2 Continued
Developing the Mind of Christ – Part 1 “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that byContinue reading “Seven Filters Ch.2 Continued”
The Seven Filters – Chapter Two The Mind of Christ
“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16, ESV) In 1974, while pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I had to pass a required course in Nuclear Physics. It was highly theoretical and one of the things we hadContinue reading “The Seven Filters – Chapter Two The Mind of Christ”
Seven Filters – Ch.1 Cont. Supernatural Provision
“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth” (John 16:12) Now that I am a senior citizen, I have begun receiving a lot of junk mail targeted at my age group. I am getting a lot of mail from people selling hearing aids. I can get a free hearingContinue reading “Seven Filters – Ch.1 Cont. Supernatural Provision”
The Seven Filters – Chapter 1
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:27–28, ESV) While in the Army, I was stationed in Germany. For a while my wife and I lived in anContinue reading “The Seven Filters – Chapter 1”
The Seven Filters – Introduction
“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,” (2 Corinthians 10:5, ESV) In 1974, I graduated from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. After serving in the United States Army, I began working for a company in theContinue reading “The Seven Filters – Introduction”
The Seven Filters
Friends, I feel led to take a break from our study of 1 Corinthians for a short time. The reason is that I am currently writing a new book titled “The Seven Filters.” I have had this on my heart for two years now and, after prayer, have decided now was the time to getContinue reading “The Seven Filters”
Motives (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)
“Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the giftsContinue reading “Motives (1 Corinthians 12:27-31)”
Supporting (1 Cor 12:24b-26)
“For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked: That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer withContinue reading “Supporting (1 Cor 12:24b-26)”
Orderly Body (1 Cor 12:14-24a)
“But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. And if they were all one member, where were the body? But now are they many members, yet but one body.” (1 Corinthians 12:18–20, KJV) One of the most frightening movies I saw as a childContinue reading “Orderly Body (1 Cor 12:14-24a)”
Renewing the Heart 