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Goodmanson.com provides a good list of how multipespectivalism can change your philosophy of ministry at: Triperspectivalism, Multiperspectivalism & Other Large Words at Goodmanson.com see also www.disciplemaking.net

Here is a good article fo those who want to understand multiperspectival theology. Mutiperspetival Theology Summary see also www.disciplemaking.net

Here are characteristics or symptoms of the prideful heart of a people-pleaser: 1. He fears he displeasure of man more than the dis pleasure of God. The People-pleaser fears the wrong things – the disapproval of men. Fear can be good or bad. The right kind of fear (the fear of God for example of the fear of sin and its consequences) can be a good thing and keep us from danger. The wrong kind of fear leads us into danger. Proverbs 29:25 says that ‘The fear of man brings a snare.’ John 12:42-43 is a key passage because it

The sin of pride, which is at the heart of being a people pleaser, is an insideous thing. It seem that there always some individuals that I want to please. I keep wanting to accomodate (not that accomidation is wrong in itself) nonbiblical views and goals rather than boldly confronting them. The more I look to God and his Word the more I realize the sin of pride as an idol of my heart. see also www.disciplemaking.net

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For Christians to increase their evangelistic zeal, they need to get one thing straight – Evangelism is not an end in itself. Now don’t get me wrong … Evangelism needs to be part of the ultimate mission of the church, but it cannot stand by itself because it cannot sustain itself. As one of the functions of the church, personal evangelism as a wayof life cannot sustain itself apart from joyful woship of the God of all grace through Jesus Christ. Unless we actually treasure Christ above all things, we will find ourselves in idolatry trying in our own stength

The problem with some of Islamic law is that the threats are earthly in the Hadith and superstitious. Religious tradition can get all of us into trouble and in Islam you can hear some approving of disgusting acts like pedophilia. The 5 Pillars of Islam 1. Profession of Faith – Must recited once in a lifetime correctly and purposely. This is mental assent. The idea of repentance is often absent.2. Prayer – 5 daily. Before prayer there washings which is a religious ritual. The leader faces Mecca and other are behind changing posture and saying “God is Great”Other prayers can

I have believe that their are degrees of punishmnet in Hell, which I think is important in our understanding of punishment. The following is a quote from Millard Erickson’s Systematic Theology (p. 1240) “We should observe, finally that Jesus’ teaching suggests that there are degrees of punishment in hell. He upbraided those cities which had witnessed his miracles but failed to repent; “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! .. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I tell you that it shall be more

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Over the years the issue of perseverance or eternal security of Faith had become more amd more important. I think people need to fight through their doubts becuase eternal security is implied in the Gospel we preach. Read More> see also www.disciplemaking.net