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Gary Patton

Three Degrees of Separation on Vimeo - 0 views

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  • Three Degrees of Separation
  • Gary Patton on 01 May 12
     
    "Khakis, blue jeans, and dungarees graced the stage at this vimeo-taped, public event in San Diego. The generational differences between the three Evangelical leaders seemed obvious. But the helpful, lively, moderator-g, uided conversation ...not debate... reveals the shared beliefs that should motivate all Jesus Followers. During the discussion and Q&A period, the speakers reveal some intriguing observations about the sword vs. and/or complementing the cross in social & political action in the U.S. I believe they all apply to Canada to the degree that our people and societies differ. gfp (2012-05-01)
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Satan Cannot Harm a Jesus Follower - Bible GatewayA - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 01 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • the evil one does not (E)touch him
  • 1 John 5:18
  • Gary Patton on 01 Jun 12
     
    "Satan Cannot Touch a Jesus Follower" In 1 John 5:18 the God who cannot lie makes the above unequivocal promise to those who are in Christ Jesus (Messiah Yeshua). gfp (2012-06-01)
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shared by Gary Patton on 28 Apr 12 - No Cached
  • What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?
  • Regardless of where we stand on the rightness or the wrongness of being gay, none of that matters much when people are dying. We can argue over what the Bible says about homosexuality, but one thing is utterly clear: Jesus clearly teaches us to love people, not to hate them, not to make them feel hated, and not to stand by while that is happening.
  • Jesus was especially known for loving the very people that the religious people of his time had condemned and cast out
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  • Is homosexuality a sin?
  • “The law commands that she should be stoned to death, what do you say?” Jesus bends down and draws with his finger in the dirt, and then says to them “Let the one who is without sin throw the first stone.”
  • So again, even if we think homosexuality is wrong, we know what Jesus would do in our shoes. He has drawn a line in the sand, and we need to decide what side of that line we will be on. Will we be on the side of Jesus and the one who is being condemned and threatened? Or will we stand with the religious accusers on the other side of that line?
  • Jesus never says a word about homosexuality, but there was one kind of sin that he spoke out against all the time. There was one kind of sin that got Jesus really mad. This was the sin of religious people who shut out those in need of mercy.
  • What this all comes down to is we, as Christians, acting like Jesus. It’s about discerning what Jesus would want us to do right now, and the answer is clear: We need to change our priorities and focus on the critical issue of communicating love and acceptance to people–especially the very people our society so often ostracizes, condemns, and rejects. Because that is exactly what Jesus did.
  • Because as long as our priority is in looking moral rather than in showing compassion and grace to those on the outside, we simply do not have the priorities of Jesus.
  • Now you may have noticed that I didn’t ever say what I thought about whether homosexuality was wrong or right. I didn’t say because this is not about me and what I think. It’s about us as Christians learning to care about what Jesus cares about. This is not about gay rights. It is about about human rights, and that starts with the least. It is about us having the courage to stand with those who are vulnerable. It is about us saying “no” to hate, even when it is done in the name of God–no, especially when it is done in the name of God. It’s about having the guts to draw that line in the sand like Jesus did. Even when that means facing that mob ourselves.
  • Gary Patton on 28 Apr 12
     
    Jesus may never spoke about the issue of homosexuality. He never spoke about the "man at the Gate Beautiful, either. But He died so the both he and homosexuals might be healed. Jesus didn't speak about homosexuality. But as Immanuel, He knew what the Old Covenant clearly stated. Nonetheless, this article raises some challenging issues for religious people who lean to justice rather than love. gfp (2012-04-28)
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Jesus Foretells His Death - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 06 May 12 - No Cached
  • John 12:27-33 
  • if I (J)am lifted up from the earth, will (K)draw all men to Myself.”
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      Gary Patton on 06 May 12
       
      Please note that Jesus said that after His crucifixion He would "draw ALL wo(men)" to Himself.
  • Gary Patton on 06 May 12
     
    In John 12:27-33, Jesus prophesies his death and the reason for it. gfp (2012-05-06)
Gary Patton

God Behaving Badly | The Blog of Frank Viola - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 08 May 12 - No Cached
  • God Behaving Badly
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      Gary Patton on 08 May 12
       
      In this Interview by fellow author, Frank Viola, David Lamb author of "God behaving badly" contextualizes a number of "hard sayings" from the Old Covenant portion of the Christian Bible. He helps a reasonable reader understand that the seemingly harsh and vindictive God of thr Old Testament is the gentle Jesus of pre-cross Christianity. gfp (2012-05-08)
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Galatians 3:19-25 NASB - Why the Law then? It was added because - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 08 May 12 - No Cached
  • Galatians 3:19-25
  • God is only one.
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      Gary Patton on 08 May 12
       
      The ONE GOD of the Old Covenant (Testament) and the Father of the Son of God, Jesus (Yeshua) of the New Covenant are clearly stated in this passage to be the same ONE GOD. Verse 20 is contradicts the mistaken claims of Islam and Muslim jurisprudents and scholars. Muslims proclaim that their deity, Allah, is One God, as do Christians and Jews. But Allah, for many reasons, is NOT the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Yeshua (Jesus) that Christians and Jews worship as the ONE and ONLY God.
  • the Scripture has (H)shut up [f]everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
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  • But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, (I)being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. 24 Therefore the Law has become our (J)tutor to lead us to Christ, so that (K)we may be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a [g](L)tutor.
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      Gary Patton on 08 May 12
       
      Verse 23 & 24 clearly explains the purpose of the Jewish Law and that Followers of Jesus are NOT subject to it.
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Jesus Is Oneness In & With God The Father - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 23 May 12 - No Cached
  • Gary Patton on 23 May 12
     
    "Jesus Is Oneness In & With The Father" In John 14:7-10 below, Jesus clearly states He is one with God our Heavenly Father and the earthly depiction of Him ...His attributes, his character and His love for every human being. gfp (2012-05-23)
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shared by Gary Patton on 23 May 12 - No Cached
  • Philippians 4:6-7
  • the peace of God, which surpasses all [a]comprehension
  • Gary Patton on 23 May 12
     
    Philippians 4:6-7 is God's "Perpetual Promise of Peace" in Him! gfp (2012-05-23)
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Qur'an Surah 9 - "Repentance" - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 23 May 12 - No Cached
  • But when the forbidden months are past, then fight and slay the Pagans wherever ye find them, an seize them, beleaguer them, and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent, and establish regular prayers and practise regular charity, then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.
  • Gary Patton on 23 May 12
     
    Surah 9 is one of the more hated-filled in the Qur'an and clearly depicts Allah's lack of love for all human kind. gfp (2012-05-23)
Gary Patton

NASB - The Coming of Christ - And I saw heaven - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 23 May 12 - No Cached
  • Revelation 19:11-17
  • name written on Him
  • Gary Patton on 23 May 12
     
    Revelation 19:11-17 depicts the return of Jesus from heaven to reunite with His Followers, judge evil and wipe away every tear from the eyes of the suffering. gfp (2012-05-23)
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How Islamic Can Christianity Be? - The Gospel Coalition Blog - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 22 May 12 - No Cached
  • My wife and I had been working with Muslims for years and were aware of this training, commonly referred to as the Insider Movement.
  • when I first read about Insider Movements, I had the same reaction she did. I was hopeful and excited.
  • Could this be the tool that causes a spiritual awakening in the Muslim world? Over time, as we continued our ministry to Muslims in the Middle East, I realized the answer to my question was "No, it will not."
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  • The Insider Movement (IM) remains a hot topic in missions circles.
  • This issue is extremely complicated and extremely important, making it difficult to write about.
  • Rebecca Lewis, a proponent, defines the IM as follows: Insider movements can be defined as movements to obedient faith in Christ that remain integrated with or inside their natural community. In any insider movement there are two distinct elements:
  • This definition is broad and can be interpreted many different ways---which is one of the difficulties in pinpointing the teachings of the movement.
  • those opposed to IM seem to assume that proponents are syncretistic heretics.
  • The IM advocates I've met are wonderful people.
  • They are winsome, intelligent people who love the Lord and want to see Muslims saved.
  • we need to address the dangerous practices within the movement, which varies to some degree from person to person and country to country. Therefore, my critique may not apply to all IMs. Nevertheless, the following key issues need to be addressed.
  • many other IM advocates believe the gospel can be found within the Qur'an, if you correctly interpret the text. But the gospel cannot be found in the Qur'an, because the Qur'an did not come to us through the inspiration of God as found in the Bible.
  • There is also an arrogant attitude---almost imperialistic---involved in this assertion.
  • IM practitioners seek to keep new followers of Jesus within their socio-religious networks. For support their cite various texts in the Bible (1 Corinthians 7:17-24, 9:19-23; 2 Kings 5:15-19). Therefore, a Muslim who follows Jesus remains a Muslim.
  • I agree that Muslims who follow Christ shouldn't be required to take on the name "Christian."
  • We find among many IM advocates a belief that Islam can be redeemed---we should not abandon the religion but rather change it from within and welcome it into orthodoxy.
  • How Islamic can Christianity be? Can a Muslim who now follows Jesus fast during Ramadan? Can a Muslim who follows Jesus use the Islamic prayer stances? Where do we draw the line? These are tough questions.
  • While the word Christian can have a very negative connotation among Muslims, encouraging MBBs to retain the title "Muslim" can be confusing at best and deceptive at worst. Advocates for using the title "Muslim" argue that it literally means "one who submits to God." This is semantically true. However, the word connotes much more---namely, one who follows the religion of Islam by confessing, "There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet."
  • Some argue that God used Muhammad to bring monotheism to the Arabs---a kind of John the Baptist for the Arabs. This is a dangerous concession.
  • Rejecting Muhammad as a prophet does not require denigrating him before Muslims; it means we should not say more than necessary.
  • We can be respectful and identify the positive contributions he made to society without agreeing that he is a prophet.
  • How Islamic Can Christianity Be?
  • I never encourage MBBs to retain the title Muslim. Nor do I encourage them to take the title Christian.
  • Recent Bible translations for Muslims have created a frenzy by moving "Father" and "Son" language about the Trinity from the text to the footnotes.
  • What if the only understood meaning is physical and sexual? How do we translate without losing or grossly misrepresenting the biblical meaning?
  • the decisions about how to make the Bible comprehensible in other cultures are not easy or made lightly.
  • Some in the IM prefer to talk about Muslims "entering the kingdom of God" as opposed to "joining" Christianity.
  • We should view as suspect any form of church planting that does not seek to connect believers with the universal body of Christ and promote unity.
  • emphasis on the kingdom of God can downplay the importance of the church.
  • Missionaries and academics have wondered aloud whether the problem extends beyond Western politics, military intervention, and spiritual bondage to the very way we present the gospel. Could our methods be to blame? Could more sophisticated contextualization unlock many more hearts for Christ?
  • we can introduce Muslims to Jesus through the Qur'an
  • Gary Patton on 22 May 12
     
    This article explains the dangers of what's called the "Insider Movement" i.e. evangelizing Jesus Followers using the Qur'an and telling Muslims they can follow Jesus while remaining part of Islam. The article is written by a couple who have shared Jesus', not Isa's, love wit Muslims for many years in the Middle East. gfp (2012-05-21)
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NIV - But from everlasting to everlasting the - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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  • Gary Patton on 20 May 12
     
    Psalm 103:17-18 states clearly that God will save the children of Jesus Followers! gfp (2012-05-20)
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"Trials Are For Joy ...Not Fun" - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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shared by Gary Patton on 19 May 12 - No Cached
  • James 1:2-8
  • Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter (B)various [a]trials, 3 knowing that (C)the testing of your (D)faith produces [b](E)endurance. 4 And let [c](F)endurance have its perfect [d]result, so that you may be [e](G)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
  • he must (J)ask in faith (K)without any doubting,
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  •  For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a [g](M)double-minded man, (N)unstable in all his ways.
  • But if any of you (H)lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and [f]without reproach
  • it will be given
  • James 1:2-8
  • James 1:2-8
  • James 1:2-8
  • New American Standard Bible
  • Gary Patton on 19 May 12
     
    Christian: "Trials Are For Joy ...Not Fun" James 1:2-8 says trials are allowed by God in our lives to be joy-creating ...not fun... becuase of what they help us to learn for the future when we're wise. gfp (2012-05-18)
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu (.epub ebook 11%) | Goodreads | - 0 views

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    Select strategic ideas that are Biblical from the Master Genera's timeless book. Then apply to business and life to enhance one's success in being best used by God
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shared by Gary Patton on 24 May 12 - No Cached
  • Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may [c]pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!
    • Gary Patton
      Gary Patton on 24 May 12
       
      I can do this because: "No trial or temptation can get at me except those that are common to everyone. And GOD IS FAITHFUL, He'll not let me be tried or tempted more than what I can handle. And when I am tried or tempted, He will always provide a way through it for me so I won't falter while enduring it! Halleljuljah for the promise of 1 Cor. 10:13. gfp (2011-08-28)
  • I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [[d]in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful [e]in divine strength).
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      Gary Patton on 24 May 12
       
      Hallelujah, I can & will in the power of Holy Spirit! Amen and amen! gfp (2011-08-28)
  • Gary Patton on 24 May 12
     
    So You Think You've Got Problems! In 2 Corinthians 11:22-12:10, Paul outlines the severe challenges that he suffered & bore in fulfilling his calling in Christ (Ephesians 2:10). I believe that he did so in order that Jesus Followers can be encouraged in the truth that we don't have to do it at all...Jesus does it living His life our through us in the power of Holy Spirit. (Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:6, 11 & 18 & Corinthians 5:17 & 1 Corinthians 10:13)! PTL!!
Gary Patton

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shared by Gary Patton on 12 May 12 - No Cached
  • 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
  • do you not know that (C)your body is a [b]temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from [c]God,
  • Gary Patton on 12 May 12
     
    1 Corinthians 6:18-20 says clearly that God lives in Jesus Followers in the person of Holy Spirit to empower us for live. Please do not doubt that Holy Spirit is a person of the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, which Christians call "The Trinity". This important truth is confirmed in Acts 5:1-10 at http://diigo.com/0jv6z . gfp (2012-05-12)
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  • many Christians take these special ten commandments for granted
  • The 10 Commandments of the Bible
  • These 10 commandments are good, basic, moral laws that will help keep us out of trouble with ourselves, family, friends, and neighbors
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Jesus' "Golden Rule" - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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  • Matthew 7:12
  • So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,(A) for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
  • Gary Patton on 11 May 12
     
    Matthew 7:12 is called by some Jesus' "Golden Rule". It is complemented, some would say inherent in what I call His "Platinum Rule" which you'll find in John 13:34-35 at .
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Muslim Persecution of Christians: March, 2012 :: Raymond Ibrahim - 0 views

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  • Gary Patton on 25 Apr 12
     
    Muslim persecution of Christians world-wide ...not just in the Middle east... gives new meaning to Jesus' warnings about what His Followers can expect happen to us in the end times! gfp (2012-04-26)
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  • Gary Patton on 23 Apr 12
     
    WOW! The new Street View treatment of Jerusalem by Google Maps is incredible. At these links, one can spend hours "walking around" in the Old City and among its excavations. gfp (2012-04-23)
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