Impartation! Rick Renner For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift…. — Romans 1:11 Have you ever been with someone whose mere presence positively affected you, changed you, or took you to a higher level in the Lord? Do you know if your presence has ever affected anyone … More Impartation!
Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God Rick Renner …lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God…. — 2 Timothy 3:4 It can seem a little heavy when we’re reading Paul’s list of characteristics of society in the last days, especially when the Greek words he used in that text are expounded on and … More Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God
Wreckless May 17, 2018 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be… heady, high-minded…. — 2 Timothy 3:1,2,4 Many years ago, Denise and I took our sons to Rome for a study tour of the ancient world with a special emphasis on early Christian history. As we … More Wreckless
Uncivilized Rick Renner …fierce, despisers of those that are good.… — 2 Timothy 3:3 The material I am about to present concerns a subject that I normally wouldn’t write about. However, it provides a powerful illustration of the depravity Paul prophesied would occur during the last days (see 2 Timothy 3:2,3), and I believe it … More Uncivilized
The Breakdown of Family Relationships Rick Renner …without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers… — 2 Timothy 3:3 When I was a young boy, each night our family gathered around the table in the dining room for the evening meal. Mother cooked while my sisters and I set the plates and silverware on the table, and … More The Breakdown of Family Relationships
Unthankful Rick Renner For men shall be… unthankful, unholy…. — 2 Timothy 3:2 In the 1970s, a book by a well-known Christian leader was published that shook the entire Christian community to its core. The reason it so deeply impacted so many people was the dreadful predictions it made about the future. Perhaps the most … More Unthankful
Disrespect for Parents Rick Renner For men shall be…boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents…. — 2 Timothy 3:2 Today let’s continue looking at the signposts the apostle Paul wrote about to let us know when we have entered the very last of the last days. If we see all of these signs simultaneously occurring in … More Disrespect for Parents
A Self-Absorbed, Self-Consumed Society Rick Renner For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous…. — 2 Timothy 3:2 As you drive down the highway to a town or city, signs are regularly posted along the side of the road to keep you on track and help you monitor how far you are from … More A Self-Absorbed, Self-Consumed Society
Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God Rick Renner …lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God…. — 2 Timothy 3:4 It can seem a little heavy when we’re reading Paul’s list of characteristics of society in the last days, especially when the Greek words he used in that text are expounded on and … More Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God
Wreckless Rick Renner This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be… heady, high-minded…. — 2 Timothy 3:1,2,4 Many years ago, Denise and I took our sons to Rome for a study tour of the ancient world with a special emphasis on early Christian history. As we stood … More Wreckless
