Nuggets #28

An Unstoppable Force by Erwin McManus
Chapter Ten: A Radical Minimum Standard
Rising Above the Fall
Isn't it interesting how we think of grace as something less than the law?

(book of Acts) We have rescripted the text to be a picture of heroes of the faith rather than the simple lives of the faithful.

It is essential that we return to the origins of the church and reestablish the elemental faith of the first disciples.

The disciples of Jesus were not extraordinary individuals. In fact, their actions confounded everything that was known about them. They were best described as ignorant and unlearned men. Their spiritual pedigree was far from pure. This was a band of fisherman, tax collectors, and social outcasts. Yet it was with men like these that God began his revolution of faith, love, and hope.

Qualified to Serve
Could it be that the minimum standard of faithful fellowship of Jesus Christ can be described as being full of the Spirit and wisdom?

I'm going to keep it short today, as tomorrow's section is bigger. It's on discipleship methods. If you haven't read the comments on my spiritual warfare dreams, I'd recommend it. My friend Michele (Michele's blog) gave me a very insightful interpretation of my dreams. Thanks Michele!