What Will You Do? A Study in Christian Ethics
As a Christ-follower, you face ethical decisions every day. The question is, “What will you do?” Contemporary cultural pressures will tempt you to live outside the safety net of scriptural boundaries. However, if you set your sail to follow the winds of social evolution you may find yourself in a storm. The Scriptures give you proven ways to navigate safely through life’s decisions. God provides clear ethical guidelines. You can be assured your ethics are sound when you rely on them. This study will provide principles to hep you resolve questions of what is ethical for a Christian in any particular situation and in any culture. You can confidently make correct and honorable choices as the Holy Spirit guides you through the unchanging ethical principles found in the Word.
Hardcover, paperback and e-book editions are available. There is also a WORKBOOK available in October that is excellent for Bible study or Bible College.
Stronghold – The Fear of Rejection (New for January, 2021)
This is a study of rejection, its causes, origins and God’s solutions.
Dressing for a Successful Life
This is a study for June, 2020 about “A pattern for an Empowering and Beautiful Life” in Christ.
It’s Time for a Heart Change.
My friend Pastor Bryan Rosenbarger, preaching on Pentecost, said this: “No matter what laws are passed in this land, only the Holy Spirit can change hearts.”
My thoughts: It’s time for hearts to change! Make room in your heart for the grace, love, unity and compassion that the Holy Spirit will bring. Only the grace of God will make the difference. Take time to reflect on Romans 12:2 in the Passion Translation. It says, “Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.”
No Control? What Now?
“When you find yourself in a situation of no control, you just have to determine to be still, accepting that God is God and you are not. It sounds easy, but it would be very helpful to have a plan or formula for this to happen. Below, I’ve provided a three-part formula for bringing the noise of confusion into subjection so you can get your thoughts under control and begin to listen for the Holy Spirit’s voice. You will find the premise of this formula is perhaps not normally how you would attack the problem. It will seem illogical to quiet the noise in your soul by drowning it out. Nevertheless, here’s how you do it:
1. Begin with a steady stream of vocal praise. This becomes your go-to weapon to fight the noise in your soul whenever it pops up…
2. Offer thanksgiving as an integrated, ever-present part of your daily routine, inserting it into whatever you find yourself doing. This is a habit of overcomers…
3. Simultaneous with your praise and worship, find good, even sacrificial works to occupy a significant portion of your time. It’s always helpful to major on someone else’s needs, in order to drown out the noise of your own needs. You can be sure that when you have quieted your soul, and are listening to the Holy Spirit, He will tell you the next step. Most often, it’s this: “Don’t just stand there, do something to help someone else go beyond their own emotional needs. It will help you go beyond yours.”
Seven New Testament Patterns for Godly Living
Now available as a 6×9 paperback and an e-book on Kindle.
My newest e-book for June 2019: Seven New Testament Patterns for Godly Living
My newest e-book: Seven New Testament Patterns for Godly Living – Everyone develops patterns of living, both righteous and not. Dr. Abraamson will challenge you to compare the patterns of your own life to New Testament patterns for godly living. The writings of the apostles Paul and Peter will provide you with an opportunity to contemplate and answer questions such as: What are some of the most common patterns we see in our societies today that matter to people, but may not please God? Why would Scripture require that we bear with one another in a pattern of loving forgiveness? Why would a pattern of peace in a person’s heart be fundamental to success in life? Why could Paul expect people to have a pattern of always being joyful, when it’s obvious life has its ups and downs?
My new Study Guide/Workbook (June 2019) – Seven New Testament Patterns for Godly Living
Everyone develops patterns of living, both righteous and not. This Study Guide/Workbook will challenge you to compare the patterns of your own life to New Testament patterns for godly living.
“Taking Aim at Pleasing God” – Nancy Abramson
Nancy’s newest Study is called “Taking Aim at Pleasing God.” It’s one you should read and share with others. It makes a great group Bible study.