Jesus As Us

America has witnessed some great revivals over the centuries beginning with the Great Awakening in the 1730's. One of the next great moves of God was in the 1960's in America, called by Billy Graham "The Jesus Revolution". Recently, another revival has broken out at Ashbury University. What becomes of these revivals or awakenings? What effect have they had on our culture and Christianity? Our group takes on these questions in today's episode.

It's the Lenton season on the Christian religious calendar, but is it still important that we follow this ritual knowing we are free and living in Christ? What does God say is our relationship to sin and sacrifice?

Christianity has taught a picture of Jesus that shows Him unrelatable. What happens when our eyes are open to who He really is - here and now in our lives? Podcast with Scott Landis https://fb.watch/iObUweWhgC/

Why are so many Christians or religious people in general afraid of asking questions or challenging their accepted doctrines or beliefs? Our group talks about the importance of seeking after the truth with trust in God's spirit to lead us.

The age-old question of how a loving God allows terrible things is explored in our conversation today. If God is love, can He show it in affliction? What does Paul mean by "glorying in affliction" in Rom. 5.3-5? You may leave a comment or send a response to knowingJesus22@outlook.com.

What does it mean to be "glorying" in Jesus? Paul tells us in Rom. 5:2 that it should always happen when we live in Jesus. Our group talks about what it looks like to hold our heads up high.

An NFL player after suffering a near death experience declares God has changed how He wants to use him. Does God have to do something dramatic in our lives for us to be willing to be used? How has Christianity quilted people into serving God?

What does it take to manifest Jesus in your life? One of our group members describes his encounter with a homeless lady this past week, and how he wonders what more he could have done for her than just asking some questions and praying for her. Mentioned in this episode: The God Journey, https://www.thegodjourney.com/2022/11/18/a-caring-heart-and-a-listening-ear-873/

What is the meaning of the word salvation in the Bible? Is it just getting your "get out of hell card" or is there something more? We have come to realize that we are being saved from the living hell of our old selves through our knowing Jesus is our true life.

Paul's evangel was the message of Christ being unveiled in his life. He committed his life to "evangelizing Him" (Jesus) (Gal. 1:15,16). That is why he could say it was his evangel (Rom. 16:25). What is your evangel of how Jesus is being revealed in your life?

In this episode of Jesus as Us Sunday morning conversations, Dennis shares his recent experience talking to an individual proclaiming to be Jesus. If Paul tells us that our life is Christ, does that give us the prerogative to refer ourselves as Him? What is our best way to show others that Jesus lives in us?

Our group discusses how the lie (Rom. 1:25) has impacted our spiritual perspectives and lives. It is the source of all the identity confusion we see today.

What is the lie that Satan told the first couple? Our group engages in a discussion of the biggest lie in the universe and why it matters to humanity today. Background reading - Gen. 3.

Considering this verse, our group discusses the age-long debate over whether man has a free will. Listen/watch our conversation and decide for yourself.

What does Paul mean in Romans 1:21 by the phrase "not as God"? Who or what is this perspective of God? Does modern Christianity worship the "not as God"?

Our JAU Sunday conversation in Romans: Romans 1:18 says "God's indignation is being revealed". What is His indignation and how is it being disclosed?

Our JAU Sunday Zoom group discusses the cause behind all human disorders, according to Paul in Romans 1:18.

JAU Conversations begin in the book of Romans chapter 1. What is God's nature? Is He always mad or is there another more perfect illustration of who He is?