Hearing God’s Voice
If you have gone through our Abide study, you know that we end each retreat with what we call the “Ezekiel Exercise,” in which each participant takes some time to practice abiding in God’s Word. Nearly all of our participants will hear directly from God during this exercise, and it is often a life-changing experience. […]
Our Role in the Covenant
Our discussion of the Covenant so far has covered the meaning and purpose of God’s Covenant with His people, who is able to receive the Covenant and how, and the numerous blessings God promises to give those who enter into the Covenant with Him. As we consider the Covenant, however, we must also realize that, […]
The Blessings of the Covenant
When we learn to step into God’s Covenant, there are innumerable blessings we start to experience as a result. This week, we are going to discuss what some of these blessings are and how they impact our lives. If you have missed our earlier posts on the Covenant and would like to learn more, check […]
The People & Place of the Covenant
In last week’s post, we discussed the Covenant God has made with His people. God says that if we are His people, He will bless us to be a blessing, for His glory, and for the benefit of the people who surround us. But how do we know if we are His people? Where and […]
The Covenant: Blessed To Be A Blessing
At Abide Ministries, we are constantly talking about the Covenant. It comes up in several of our studies, as we believe that living in the Covenant is a key piece of living a thriving Christian life. If you’ve been a Christian for a while, you may have heard of the Covenant in other contexts as […]
The Remnant
What is the Remnant? It’s likely that you’ve never heard of it, since it is not a subject we frequently discuss in the church. However, the Bible is full of references to the Remnant. Furthermore, it is closely related to many of the promises of God, and so it is clearly an important concept for […]
Practical Steps Toward Unity
In last week’s post, we discussed the concept of spiritual unity and how it profoundly affects our relationships with God and others. Now, let’s dig into some practical ways we can seek unity with our spouses and our fellow believers: Biblical example: Paul vs. the Christians from Judea Let’s start out with a wonderful example […]
Pursuing Unity
In our current culture, unity is something constantly called for and perpetually missing. We all desire peace, both in the church and in our larger communities, but it often seems that unity is a state which is impossible to reach. If we do manage to reach it, it usually involves some sort of compromise, leaving […]
The Abundant Life
At Abide, we frequently discuss the abundant life and the extraordinary plans and desires God has for each one of His people. But what is the abundant life? And how do we start to experience it? God’s Initial Design As we read through Genesis 1 and 2, we see God’s creation process and His original […]