Monthly Archives: August 2022

Come In Jesus…

Posted on August 26, 2022 by St. John Studies

In the previous post entitled “The Decision to Open the Door” [August 19, 2022] I refer to John Stott’s use of the image of Christ at our door, knocking to get in.  One can look at the famous painting entitled … Continue reading →

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The Decision to Open the Door

Posted on August 19, 2022 by St. John Studies

Open the door.  Making decisions can be difficult, even deciding to open the door.  We always know we can keep it closed. You are raised in a Christian home.   You never missed church.  Your parents drilled the Gospels into you … Continue reading →

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Spheres of Service for Christians

Posted on August 11, 2022 by St. John Studies

John Stott closes Chapter 11 of his book The Cross of Christ with a section called “Spheres of Service.”  “The community of Christ is a community of the cross and will be marked by sacrifice, service and suffering, how will … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Power in the Church

Posted on August 5, 2022 by St. John Studies

“The worst and most blatantly self-centered prayer ever prayed” [John Stott, The Cross of Christ].  Those words by Stott describe the following sentence by the sons of Zebedee, [ the apostles James and John]: “Teacher,” they said, “We want you … Continue reading →

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