Maundy is from the Middle English and Old French mandé, in turn from the Latin mandatum (commandment), the first word in the Latin version of John 13:34. It was on this day, the day before His crucifixion, that Jesus gave us a new commandment- to love one another.
Pastor Ken is winding up the message series 3-1-6, centered around what may be the most recognized Biblical reference, John 3:16. Today, of all days, we ought to be reminded of the central themes of John 3:16- love and giving. God loved us, so He gave to us- He gave us a way to be saved from our sins, He gave us comfort in His family, He gave us joy in His presence, He gave us the opportunity to work as His agents in the world to accomplish His ends, and He gave us eternity with Him.
The end of John 13:34 reads "Just as I have loved you, you must also love one another." To love as He loved, we must give, too. Loving as He loves us means we must reach out to the dying world around us and tell them about His wonderful gift.
Showing posts with label spiritual beliefs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spiritual beliefs. Show all posts
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Friday, August 01, 2008
Spiritual Beliefs Survey Results...
We recently took an online survey of spiritual beliefs. We wanted to make sure we were getting through with some important principles.
55 people participated. Almost all of them reported that they attend here at Argyle frequently- 25 or more times a year, or at least half of all Sundays.
We asked why they attend Argyle. 47 say they enjoy the messages, 46 say they enjoy the music, and 39 appreciate the atmosphere. Only about half (23) reported it is close to their home. Several other responses were also recorded.
45 people described themselves as born-again, 8 reported they are Christians, and 2 are unsure about what they believe.
42 people say they pray daily, 7 say several times a week, 5 every now and then, and one reports seldom praying.
51 people are sure there is a heaven, 3 think there is, and one is not sure.
49 people are sure there is a hell, 5 think there is and one is not sure.
46 people are positive the only way to gain heaven is through Jesus Christ, 5 think that, 2 are not sure, and 2 think there may be some other way.
If you wish to see the graphical results, click here.
55 people participated. Almost all of them reported that they attend here at Argyle frequently- 25 or more times a year, or at least half of all Sundays.
We asked why they attend Argyle. 47 say they enjoy the messages, 46 say they enjoy the music, and 39 appreciate the atmosphere. Only about half (23) reported it is close to their home. Several other responses were also recorded.
45 people described themselves as born-again, 8 reported they are Christians, and 2 are unsure about what they believe.
42 people say they pray daily, 7 say several times a week, 5 every now and then, and one reports seldom praying.
51 people are sure there is a heaven, 3 think there is, and one is not sure.
49 people are sure there is a hell, 5 think there is and one is not sure.
46 people are positive the only way to gain heaven is through Jesus Christ, 5 think that, 2 are not sure, and 2 think there may be some other way.
If you wish to see the graphical results, click here.
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