IC.00-The Imitation of Christ—GATEWAY
Posted: February 2, 2019
ACCESS ALL IMITATION OF CHRIST PODCASTS HERE (scroll down) Since the early 1400s, The Imitation of Christ has been a Christian classic—for many centuries surpassed in printing and sales only by… Read More
IC.31-The Imitation of Christ, 31—Meditating on Death / Final Desire / Eternity
Posted: January 31, 2019
Scripture: Phil 3:14; (1 Macc 2:63); (Sir 7:6); (Sir 38:22); Luke 21:36; Matt 24:44; 2 Cor 6:2; Rom 6:8; Ecc 7:2; Psalm 144:4; Luke 12:33; 16:9; 1 Pet 2:11; Heb… Read More
IC.30-The Imitation of Christ, 30—Coasting / Delight / Free spirit
Posted: January 30, 2019
Scripture: Psalm 43:3-4; 55:6; 34:8; 106:45; 40:5; 19:9; 1 John 2:15; Rom 8:6; Col 3:11; Rom 6:6; Gal 5:17; Psalm 89:9; 44:26; 68:30; (Sir 36:6); Isa 26:3; Matt 6:25-34 Application… Read More
IC.29-The Imitation of Christ, 29—Desiring Eternal Life
Posted: January 29, 2019
Scripture: Phil 1:23-24; Jas 1:17; Rom 8:21; Luke 22:18; Josh 1:6; Eph 4:24; Isa 61:3; Phil 1:20 . Powerful sentences: * “It’s not by your own meditating and striving that… Read More
IC.28-The Imitation of Christ, 28—Rash Judgment & Words
Posted: January 28, 2019
Scripture: Matt 7:1-2; Jas 3:7-9; Matt 26:41; Eph 4:29; John 21:22; Rom 14:12; Ecc 1:14; John 2:25; Rev 3:20; 1 Pet 4:7 . Thought questions: * Am I aware of… Read More
IC.27-The Imitation of Christ, 27—Sensitive Heart
Posted: January 27, 2019
Scripture: Prov 4:23; 19:23; Jas 4:9; Eph 4:29; Col 2:20-23; Psalm 80:5; 75:5. Spiritual focus: * Holy reverence * Discipline * Avoiding senseless humor (flippancy) * Cultivating spiritual sensitivity. * Clear… Read More
IC.26-The Imitation of Christ, 26—Security / Temptation
Posted: January 26, 2019
Scripture: 2 Cor 6:7; Psalm 91:14; Rev 2:17; Rom 8:18; Psalm 27:14; Psalm 91:15; Job 7:1; 1 Pet 5:8; Jas 1:14; Col 1:11; (Sir 31:26); 1 Cor 10:13; (Jud 8:17); Luke… Read More
IC.25-The Imitation of Christ, 25—Reading the Holy Scriptures
Posted: January 25, 2019
Scriptures: 2 Tim 3:16; Heb 13:9; Psalm 117:2; Heb 1:1; Rom 2:11 Ten thoughts: * We shouldn’t seek novelty for novelty’s sake. The gospel is seldom advanced through curious, shocking,… Read More
IC.24-The Imitation of Christ, 24—Exercises of a Righteous Person
Posted: January 24, 2019
Scripture: 2 Pet 1:5-8; Prov 16:9; Jer 10:23; Heb 12:1; Eph 6:11; Rom 8:18; Luke 12:37,42 Application: * Daily renewal: Begin the day the right way! * Stay busy. Redeem… Read More
IC.23-The Imitation of Christ, 23—Peaceableness / Purity / Conscience
Posted: January 23, 2019
Scripture: Gal 5:22-23; Eph 4:2; Gal 6:2; Rom 12:18; Phil 4:8; Rom 2:9; 1 Pet 3:16; Isa 57:20-21; 2 Cor 1:12; 7:4; 1 John 3:21; Isa 48:22; Mic 3:11; Psalm… Read More
IC.22-The Imitation of Christ, 22—Peace of Mind / Solitude & Silence
Posted: January 22, 2019
Scripture: John 14:27; Matt 3:10; Gal 2:20; 5:24; 6:14; 2 Tim 2:4; Rev 2:4; Psalm 37:7; Mark 6:31; Luke 5:16; 2 Cor 1:12; Psalm 4:4; 1 John 2:17; Prov 23:32;… Read More
IC.21-The Imitation of Christ, 21—Bearing with Others
Posted: January 21, 2019
Scriptures: Luke 11:4; Gen 50:20; Titus 3:10; Gal 6:2,5; 2 Cor 3:5; Prov 3:7; Col 3:13; 1 Thess 5:11 . Application: * We often operate under a double standard, wanting others… Read More
IC.20-The Imitation of Christ, 20—Confidence of Grace
Posted: January 20, 2019
Scripture: Jas 1:17; Nah 1:7; Matt 11:28; Jer 32:27; 1 Pet 5:10; Num 23:19; Ps 40:1; Matt 8:7; 6:34; John 14:27; 14:1; Ps 44:21; John 15:9; Luke 8:15; 2 Cor… Read More
IC.19-The Imitation of Christ, 19—Contempt of Worldly Knowledge
Posted: January 19, 2019
Scripture: 1 Cor 1:26-27; 2 Tim 4:3; Num 16; Ps 94:10; 119:100,130; Col 3:4; Zeph 1:12; 1 Cor 4:5,20; 12:11. . Application: * “Sweet-sounding compliments”: beware flattery, and people lowering… Read More
IC.18-The Imitation of Christ, 18—Guard of Humility / Thinking Humbly
Posted: January 18, 2019
Scripture: 1 Pet 5:5-6; Matt 6; Jer 10:23; Ps 91:4; Rom 11:25; 12:3; 1 Cor 13:1-3; Rom 11:20; 12:3; Jas 3:1 Practical application: * We should be modest about our… Read More
IC.17-The Imitation of Christ, 17—Over-anxiety / Holy examples
Posted: January 17, 2019
Scripture: Ps 37:4 Matt 26:41 Heb 12:1; 6:12; 11:1-40 John 12:25 Application (10 areas): * Learn from those who have gone before us (in church history, the O.T., and even… Read More
IC.16-The Imitation of Christ, 16—Benefits of Obedience / Self-denial / Surrender
Posted: January 16, 2019
Scripture: Jas 1:22-25; Ezek 20:19; Eph 5:17; Gren 32:10; 1 Cor 4:7; Rom 2:11; Jas 2:5; Ps 45:16; 1 Pet 2:1; Acts 5:41; Luke 14:10; Matt 16:24-25; Phil 2:21; Ezra… Read More
IC.15-The Imitation of Christ, 15—Obedience / Earthly Affections
Posted: January 15, 2019
Scriptures: 1 John 5:2-3; Prov 12:15; Rom 14:17 Insights for Life: * “It is far safer to live under authority than to be in a place of authority.” * “It… Read More
IC.14-The Imitation of Christ, 14—Bearing Injuries / Christ’s Obedience
Posted: January 14, 2019
Scriptures: Rom 8:17-18; Heb 12:4; 2 Tim 2:5; Luke 18:27; John 15:9-10; Ps 18:42; Jas 2:20; 1 Sam 16:21; Ezek 20:17; Gen 2:7 Application questions: 1. Do I react differently… Read More
IC.13-The Imitation of Christ, 13—Loss of all comfort
Posted: January 13, 2019
Scripture: Phil 4:11-13; Ps 30:6-8,10-11; Job 7:18; Rev 2:7. Practical application: (1) Don’t allow ourselves to lose faith or perspective just because we are going through hard times. (2) Don’t… Read More
IC.12-The Imitation of Christ, 12—Human Misery / Weakness
Posted: January 12, 2019
Scriptures: Phil 3:7-9; Ps 73; Ps 25:17; 2 Cor 6:2; Heb 10:36; 2 Cor 5:4; 1 Thess 5:3; Prov 30:7-9; Col 3:1-4; Ps 32:5; 40:2; 69:14; 1 John 2:15: Job… Read More
IC.11-The Imitation of Christ, 11—Not Trusting Self / Trusting God
Posted: January 11, 2019
Scriptures: Matt 7:3; 16:26: Jer 34:24; Ps 119:137; 19:9; Rom 11:33; 1 Cor 14:33; Ps 21:3; Rom 8:29; Jn 15:16,19; Gal 1:15; Matt 18:10; Rev 4:10; Matt 18:1; 1 Jn… Read More
IC.10-The Imitation of Christ, 10—Knowledge / Wisdom / Not believing everyone
Posted: January 10, 2019
Scriptures: Rom 1:21; (Sir 19:14; 14:1; 34:9); (Tob 4:18); Ps 60:11; 37:39; (Wis 1:1); John 14:6; Rom 3:4; Matt 10:17,36; 24:23); James 3:1; Phil 3:4-8. Application: Types of information of… Read More
IC.09-The Imitation of Christ, 9—Hearing God’s Words
Posted: January 9, 2019
Scripture: John 16:13-14; Ps 94:19; John 12:48; Mic 6:8; Gen 17:1; (Wis 1:1); John 8:32; Ps 25:5; 1 John 3:22; (Tob 3:5); Ps 119:20; (2 Macc 7:38); (Sir 11:4); Isa… Read More
IC.08-The Imitation of Christ, 8—Selfish Love
Posted: January 8, 2019
Scripture: Ecc 2:11; 1 John 2:17; Ps 51:12; Eph 3:16; Eph 4:14. (Also Wis 9:4) Key phrases: * “In captivity”: True freedom is found in Christ, not the world. *… Read More
IC.07-The Imitation of Christ, 7—Futile Hope
Posted: January 7, 2019
Scriptures: * 2 Cor 4:18 * Romans 12:3,16 * James 4:6 * John 15:4 * 1 Cor 4:7 * Matt 11:7 * Isa 40:6. Practicals: Be willing to take on… Read More
IC.06-The Imitation of Christ, 6—Intimate Love of Jesus
Posted: January 6, 2019
How close do I feel to God? We are called to love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. This is the first and greatest commandment. The church… Read More
IC.05-The Imitation of Christ, 5—Power of Divine Love
Posted: January 5, 2019
To have a sensitive heart receptive to divine love, we must keep our consciences clear as we live for God (1 Tim 1:5,19). Scripture: Eph 3:17-18; 2 Cor 1:3; Ps… Read More
IC.04-The Imitation of Christ, 4—The Royal Way
Posted: January 4, 2019
“The simplicity of the book’s language and the direct appeal to the religious sensitivity of the individual in an uncomplicated way are perhaps the primary reasons why this little book… Read More
IC.03-The Imitation of Christ, 3—Taking Up Jesus’ Cross
Posted: January 3, 2019
The world of the 1420s is radically different from our modern world! Europe is still recovering from the Black Death (1347-1349), which took the lives of easily a third of… Read More
IC.02-The Imitation of Christ, 2—Offering Ourselves
Posted: January 2, 2019
The structure of James Watkins’ arrangement (encompassing 90 of the 114 chapters in The Imitation of Christ) is: I. Imitating Christ (Introduction) — 5 chapters II. Imitating Christ’s Character –… Read More
IC.01-The Imitation of Christ, 1—Imitating Christ, Despising Vanity
Posted: January 1, 2019
Book I, Chapter I Imitating Christ and Despising All Vanities on Earth . 1. HE WHO follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord (John 8:12). By these words… Read More
