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Matt Jones | A Word From the IMPART Executive Editor Sept 3, 2010 | Theme: The Deceitfulness of Sin in the Camp (Thyatira) In this article, Matt Jones illustrates that where God's Kingdom is concerned, how we reach even the noblest of goals is as important as the goal itself. Character still counts! And now more than ever, Christian leaders must remember — and teach those that follow them — that the journey is just as significant in God's eyes as the destination He's calling us to reach. |
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 Discernment for the Last Days
Matt Jones | Defining Doctrine Sept 3, 2010— When something seems amiss, only the most discerning in leadership will be able to "rightly divide" the Word of truth and distinguish "good from evil." But if Christian leaders are guided more by manifestations than by their relationship with God, they will eventually be duped and even lead others into the same deception. In this article, Matt Jones provides four points — based on what we will and will not tolerate in our midst — for measuring our vulnerability to false apostles and prophets in these last days.
Phil Cooke | Improving Your Church's Professionalism
Sept 3, 2010 — The recent oil spill in the Gulf and the communication by those responsible that followed this disaster can help us know what not to do in responding to similar crises. In this article, Phil Cooke provides four do's and don'ts of communicating effectively and with integrity when a crisis affects those in your sphere of influence.
By Rick Renner | Book Excerpt Sneak Peek * Sept 3, 2010 — In this excerpt from his soon-to-be-released book, Rick Renner details the origin of the Nicolaitans, whom Jesus mentions in His message to the church of Ephesus in John's vision on Patmos. Why did Jesus hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans so vehemently? Read this insightful passage and learn that having "one foot in the Church and one foot in the world"
leads to nothing but spiritual weakness and defeat for the Christian. The Nicolaitans' unbroken ties to paganism and the world produced in them a tolerance for all kinds of ungodly deeds, and Jesus said, "No!" in response to these attitudes and practices.
"This is the most important book I've ever written. It has completely transformed my life. I believe the truth it shares has the power to transform yours as well." — Rick Renner
A Light in Darkness, Volume 1 explores the people and cultures of the First Century Church with an emphasis on the cities of Ephesus and Smyrna. It also offers fascinating insights into the apostle John's vision on the island of Patmos as described in the book of Revelation. Against this historical backdrop of rich detail and exquisite photographs, you will discover:
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Book Excerpts:
'The Voice That Spake with Me'
'Remember Therefore From Whence Thou Art Fallen, and Repent'
'Fear None of Those Things Which Thou Shall Suffer'
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Rick Renner| Last Word Sept 3, 2010 — The woman Jesus called "Jezebel" in the ancient church of Thyatira (Revelation 2:20) is a name that comes to mind concerning powerful and influential women in the Early Church. In His message to the pastor of that church, Jesus condemned this woman's deeds as evil. But there's another woman from that same city that the Word of God also mentions and praises for her good deeds. Men and women alike can learn something from this successful businesswoman, who helped that church get its start with her hospitality and generous spirit. |
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Jesus' Message to the Church of Ephesus
