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Six Biblical Steps for Guidance

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This article presents the traditional view that we are to seek real guidance from the Lord in all the major decisions of life, and he will certainly clarify our thinking, or overrule our circumstances.

Guidance and Loyalty to the Local Church

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Sometimes when believers decide where they would like to live or work, almost the last matter considered is their commitment to their church. Is it possible that our criteria for such decisions are out of line with the Lord’s?

Biblical Roles of Men and Women

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In Christ ‘there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.’ Neither male nor female is superior to the other in the sight of God. All are equal in spiritual value before God.

Does the Lord Really Guide?

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The last few decades has seen the rejection of a precious Biblical principle – that God has a specific plan and purpose for the life of each of his children, and that they should seek his direction in all the great issues of life.

Ask, Seek, Knock

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We usually consider these famous words in an evangelistic context. But we realise they are equally made for all believers, because Christ spoke of the Father’s readiness to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him.

A Spiritual Growth Check

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Growth means dependence upon God, communion with Christ, daily engagement in holiness, prayer and proclamation. We cannot select one or two of these but must engage in all.