Finding Joy in Obedience to God With Pastor Joshua Putnam!
In this episode, Jason and Pastor Joshua Putnam discuss their friendship and the importance of staying focused on God's purpose. They talk about the challenges they've faced and the need to find joy in obedience to God. They also emphasize the importance of studying the Bible in its entirety and not just focusing on individual verses. The conversation highlights the need to keep our minds set on heavenly things and not get caught up in worldly concerns. In this conversation, Jason and Joshua discuss the role of daily devotionals and preaching to non-Christians. They agree that daily devotionals can be a helpful addition to one's spiritual life, but they emphasize the importance of studying the Bible in depth to truly understand its meaning. They also challenge the idea that churches should focus their services on non-Christians, arguing that the church is meant to equip believers to go out into the world and share the Gospel. They highlight the need for sound teaching and understanding of the Gospel Message, and the importance of obedience and relying on God's grace in the process of salvation. They also discuss the joy and privilege of being used by God to do good works and spread His kingdom.
Takeaways:
-Friendship and support are important in the Christian journey.
-It's crucial to stay focused on God's purpose and not get caught up in worldly concerns.
-Finding joy in obedience to God brings fulfillment.
-Studying the Bible in its entirety is essential for understanding God's message. Daily devotionals can be a helpful addition to one's spiritual life, but studying the Bible in depth is essential for understanding its meaning.
-Church services should primarily focus on equipping believers to go out into the world and share the Gospel, rather than catering to non-Christians.
-Sound teaching and understanding of the Gospel Message are crucial for effective evangelism.
-Salvation is a work of God's grace, and believers are called to obedience and good works.
-Being used by God to do good works and spread His kingdom is a joy and privilege.
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