"And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: so that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia." 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 (KJV) Everyone needs an example to follow. Everyone [Belilevers in particular] needs to be an example …
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"For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake." 1 Thessalonians 1:5 (KJV) The apostle Paul mentions the power of the gospel of Christ in every one …
"When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory." Colossians 3:4 (KJV) Jesus Christ is with us now. He lives with us in the person of the Holy Spirit possessing us, keeping us, empowering us, comforting, convicting, and correcting us. One day Christ will appear in glory …
Ephesians 1:15-23 PURPOSE: That God may give us wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, in order to appropriate the power in which He has called us to live. INTRODUCTION: We have been richly blessed with "All spiritual blessings in Christ". From being "Chosen" by God to being "Predestinated" to the image of Chris, …
Ephesians 1:6-14 Three times in verses 6 – 14 we find the phrase, “to the praise of his glory…” and dealing especially with His grace. First is it is written, “To the praise of the glory of his grace…” (v. 6), then we find; “…we should be to the praise of his glory…” (v. 12); …
"For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure savage …
The Committed Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 In chapters 1-3 Paul writes his opening greeting, and from the greeting to verse 20 of chapter three he writes of the sinfulness of mankind, and our condemnation. From chapter 3 and verse 21 to chapter 8 verse 39 he has written of the righteousness of God, and that …
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GLORY: Our Destination Romans 8:26-30 So many times as we have our struggles with life and living; facing the sicknesses, diseases we wonder; is it worth all this to believe? Is it worth the suffering to continue to trust the Lord? Is it worth the doing without, just to remain honest and/or moral? There are …
Joyful Promise and Expectations Romans 8:10-17 In the last study we looked at the truth of NO CONDEMNATION, and now we look at the glorious promise and expectation of our inheritance in Christ Jesus. A JOYFUL EXPECTATION IN THE FATHER (vv. 10-17). Remembering as we looked at verses 1-9 the last time and we find …
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NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-9 In this study of Romans we have had Paul take us from the total depravity of sinners, to justification, and then, to sanctification. He took a moment to let us know that the work of sanctification was not easy (chapter 7), and now he tells us how we can be victors …
Today's Bible Reading: Genesis 26 - 28 "Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!”" …
"And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Then He came …
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"These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage. But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk …
"For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one should take advantage of and defraud his …
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing good, for …
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