Dec 19 2024
We Have Found Him — The Christ The Message of the Gospel After the shepherds left, the wise men from the East came to Bethlehem where they presented their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, (Matthew 2:1-12). After the wise men from the East left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a …
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Dec 12 2024
God had prepared for the coming of the Messiah from before the creation of the earth. He instructed prophets of old of the minute details of the fact, time, and nature of the Savior’s birth. Bethlehem, the city of David was to be the place of His birth, Numbers 24:17, 19; Micah 5:2. Kings would …
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Dec 11 2024
The next section of Romans addresses acting out of love. Paul is addressing strong Christians who are mature in the Lord Jesus Christ. He is writing from a distinct intimate fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Therefore, Paul is convinced of these facts. We should look at this section with three thoughts in mind. First, our …
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Dec 05 2024
God is into the smallest of details. Often we take things for granted and do not realize what has happened to bring about life’s events. You should know that God is working even in the small and seemingly insignificant things that happen in His universe and in our lives. God revealed hundreds of details to …
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Dec 03 2024
The book of Romans presents a strong arsenal to help develop the believer and strengthen their life and walk in Christ. The text calls believers to live out their faith before other believers, their community, enemies, government and weaker believers. Romans 12:1 NKJV I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you …
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Nov 28 2024
For thousands of years, the promise remained that God would send a Redeemer and Savior. God promised that when He came, the Messiah would turn things around in this world. Isaiah 61 gives several details about God’s Promise. The Messiah would declare good news to the poor and comfort the brokenhearted. He would release captives …
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Nov 22 2024
God has revealed Himself in such a way so that we know Him in His power and infinite supply. He is Jehovah – Jireh, the God who supplies all your need, according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) He is the God of all grace and mercy, who forgives all your …
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Nov 15 2024
The children of Israel had just been delivered from an extensive time of brutal slavery and bondage. They suffered and toiled in Egypt until God brought them out with a mighty hand. It was amazing to behold God’s wonders and mighty works as He delivered them. Egypt was brought to its knees by the signs …
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Nov 12 2024
God wants us to present our bodies to Him for service. This is not a new or unusual idea that was introduced for the church. Throughout the Bible, God called and equipped people to do acts of service. Some of the service they rendered to God preserved life on earth. God told Noah to build …
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Nov 08 2024
The Lord God Almighty is a covenant God. Throughout history, humanity has depended on a relationship with the Almighty God. Initially, Adam and Eve walked with God under grace and innocence. When they sinned, God provided a covenant covering for their nakedness and promised a Redeemer. After Noah’s generation was destroyed by the flood, God …
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Nov 05 2024
In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul presents another transition in Christian living that is a result of what has been presented in the previous chapters. The word therefore points back to previous exhortations upon which the next section rests. Upon the basis of what has previously been referred to, we are to take this action. …
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Nov 01 2024
Living thankful is a direct result of the impact that God has on our lives. Throughout the history of man, we have observed many reasons to rejoice in the Lord our God with glorious shouts of thanksgiving. These shouts of thanksgiving offered from the lips of those who have been redeemed will continue to increase …
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Oct 29 2024
The Book of Romans delves deeply into great doctrines of the church (ecclesiology) and the study of God (theology). The text spends much time showing our dependence on God’s mercy and grace, and the gift and sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. As he was considering our sinfulness, God’s great plan for the ages, and …
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Oct 25 2024
We all have many things that we should be thankful for. Some of them are trivial, like Kleenex and coffee. Some of them are crucial to existence, like clean water and a safe place to sleep. Some are gifts from family and some are due to the thoughtfulness of friends. We all have many reasons …
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Oct 23 2024
The letter to the Romans was given to provoke a response and lead people to Christ. In the first 8 chapters, we were shown how justification and righteousness are accomplished through Christ. We were shown our own weakness and sin and then God’s plan to redeem and save through Christ. Romans 9-11 reveals the way …
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Oct 18 2024
“Thanksgiving” is the act of offering thanks or being thankful. Thankfulness is associated with the recognition of God’s provision, deliverance, or character. Each of us should take a closer look at the many blessings we have received and every day should be filled with thankfulness. All of our thanksgiving should take into account all of …
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Oct 16 2024
Early in church history, believers in Jesus as the Christ were persecuted. The enemies of the cross and Christ attempted to destroy the early church. In Acts 8, Saul was consenting to the persecution of the church which is at Jerusalem. After Stephen’s death, believers fled persecution and traveled through Syria, Cyprus, Cappadogia, Galatia, Pamphylia, …
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Oct 11 2024
Throughout the Bible we are given promises of God’s intervention in the lives of people who put their faith and trust in Him. Isaiah was given a prophetic word about the intervention of the Messiah in our lives. Speaking by the Spirit He gave witness of the message of good news that would be fulfilled …
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Oct 09 2024
In our last session, Paul said: “It is not that the Word of God has taken no effect.” (Romans 9:6) He was considering the great promises and covenant that God had made with people in Israel and the numbers who failed to believe and receive the promise of God. They were attempting to obtain righteousness …
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Oct 04 2024
Have you ever felt like you needed more power? Maybe you came up against things that you could not handle. Often in the lives of the early disciples they faced situations that were overwhelming. Their faith was weak at times and they were easily shaken. This happened to them when they faced storms they could …
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Oct 02 2024
At the end of Romans 8, we are shown the depth of God’s love and commitment to those He has redeemed. By not sparing His Own Son, God made it clear that He is for us and loves us. God’s commitment has made all of His resources available through Christ. The depth of the riches …
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Sep 27 2024
David affirmed how God in all of His greatness and glory had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies. In 2 Samuel 22, David shows how close he was to being destroyed. Since the Lord had been such a strong help in the past, as he faced new crisis, he set his face …
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Sep 24 2024
Romans chapter 8 concludes with believers being asked several questions to help strengthen their faith and trust in God. These questions help us to understand how God comes to our defense and help demonstrate His great love. The last few studies revealed God’s grace and mercy that made us sons of God. Now God is …
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Sep 20 2024
God wants to establish and strengthen you in such a way that you are able to resist the enemy and actively oppose the pressure or power that comes in an evil day. The Holy Spirit was sent to give you the power to keep standing and present an adequate testimony of the victory that is …
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Sep 17 2024
We have seen the amazing grace of God and powerful work of the Holy Spirit that has brought us into the adoption of sons. Not only has the Holy Spirit given affirmation that we are God’s children, He has given us the assurance that God is “Abba, Father.” The Holy Spirit is not finished when …
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Sep 12 2024
This last week I was reading a news article that was filled with fear and anxiety about the things that are about to happen in our world. Everything the author was saying indicated impending doom and disaster. It was obvious that they were looking at things without faith and trust in God. We are serving …
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Sep 10 2024
One of the amazing actions of God’s grace and salvation is the adoption of sons. We are brought into an intimate fellowship with God the Father, and the Holy Spirit cries out from within us, “Abba, Father.” Abba is the Aramaic word for “Father,” and the word “Father” is the Hebrew word πατήρ (pater). In …
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Sep 05 2024
We are living in a world of compromise. Many around us have forsaken the foundation of truth and righteousness. They have changed the truth of the Word of God to match their vain philosophies and doctrines of men. Holiness and righteousness is being exchanged for expediency and social popularity. Back in the early church, people …
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Sep 03 2024
Romans 8 has presented us with the truth of Christ’s death and resurrection and the impact that it has on believers’ lives. As a direct result of Christ’s ascension back to the Father in heaven, the Holy Spirit has been sent to give life and bear witness that we are truly saved. Romans 8:9-11 showed …
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Aug 30 2024
To have an unshakable life, we must have uncompromising faith in God. This faith and trust in God refuses to compromise even when we are tempted and tested. Each of us will be presented with temptations and trials that would rob us of the life and victory that we have in Christ. We must develop …
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Aug 27 2024
The mind that is controlled by the Spirit of God is different from a mind that is controlled by fleshly or carnal desires. The normal human mind is controlled by the desires of the flesh. When our mind is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace because the Holy Spirit directs our minds …
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Aug 23 2024
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, God wants to lead you into triumph. The triumphant life has an unshakeable foundation. Regardless of the myriad of things that we face, God always leads us in triumph in Christ. We want to discover more of what it means to live a life of triumph. 2 Corinthians 2:14 NKJV …
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Aug 20 2024
The Holy Spirit is drawing our attention to the new life that is possible in Christ Jesus. This new life is facilitated by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. We have been instructed to walk in the Spirit and not according to the flesh. This is a totally new manner of living that relies upon …
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Aug 13 2024
In Romans 8, we are shown how to live free from condemnation. It demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit in the believer’s life and how we are led into victory in Christ. People who truly believe and put their complete trust and faith in Christ Jesus are not condemned. God has accomplished an amazing …
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Aug 09 2024
The portrait of Jesus Christ’s power is revealed throughout His life, ministry, and works. We have seen how He demonstrated love, joy, peace, kindness, self-control, and faithfulness. The portrait of Christ’s power is a revelation of His relationship with the Father and the work and fullness of the Holy Spirit upon Him. We are going …
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Aug 06 2024
Romans 8 shows us how we are brought into a new life in Christ that is without condemnation. This Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made us free from the old life that was dominated by the flesh and death. Through the finished work of Christ and by the present active work of the …
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Aug 02 2024
Galatians 5:22 NIV“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” Faithfulness is the quality being trustworthy and dependable. Since God’s faithfulness is the bedrock of our lives, we can have complete confidence in Him. When everything else fails, God remains faithful. When everything else is against us, God remains …
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Jul 30 2024
We have been considering the dramatic transformation that occurs in those who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. The entrance of the Holy Spirit brings believers into a life that is free from condemnation. This change occurs because the Holy Spirit is able to do in us what we …
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Jul 26 2024
Galatians 5:22 NIV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, We have considered the portrait of Christ’s love, joy, and peace. We have enjoyed and have been sustained by the love, joy and peace that He gives. We are going to consider the portrait of Christ’s patience or …
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Jul 23 2024
We are considering the walk of the believer. Before we can go deeper into the subject of the believer’s walk in the Holy Spirit, we must see their position in Christ. The walk in the Spirit is for those who are in Christ Jesus. It is impossible to walk in the Spirit without a position …
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Jul 18 2024
In a similar manner in which Jesus was a portrait of love and joy, He is a portrait of peace. His peace was much greater than what His disciples knew. The peace that they had was more transient and temporary. The peace that Jesus portrayed was lasting and persevered throughout every kind of circumstance. When …
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Jul 17 2024
Romans 6, 7, and 8 give four steps to living without condemnation. We are on a journey of conquering the flesh and the old sinful nature. The goal set before us is to live and walk without condemnation before God. In Romans 3:23, we were presented with the fact that we have all sinned and …
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Jul 12 2024
Jesus referred to joy several times during His incarnation. Most of the times He spoke of joy, He was referring to something He wanted to give to us. The One Who was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities wants us to have His joy. Looking away from all of the things that …
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Jul 10 2024
Paul begins Romans 7 with a comparison of marriage and the Law. To illustrate our new life of freedom in Christ, he says a woman was bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives, but if he dies, she is free. God has made a life and walk in victory and …
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Jul 04 2024
Love is an overriding characteristic of God’s nature. We are clearly told that God is Love. The love of God is most clearly manifest in the life and gift of Jesus Christ, God’s Son. The revelation of God’s love is expressed through the life, labors, attitudes and sacrifices of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:2 NIV Live …
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Jul 02 2024
Romans 6, 7, and 8 give four steps of the life without condemnation. We must know, reckon, present and walk or live. We must know. We must know that Jesus Christ vicariously died on the cross for our sins. We must know that we have been crucified with Him. We must know that our sins, …
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Jun 25 2024
We are considering the new life of victory that we have been given in Christ. The first key word to this new life of victory was “know.” It is imperative for us to “know” what we have in Christ. Second, we will be considering that we “reckon or consider” that we have died to sin …
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Jun 21 2024
We have heard much about God’s amazing grace. Grace is God’s kindness. When God passed before Moses on Sinai, He proclaimed, “The LORD, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,” (Exodus 34:6-7). God’s generous grace is the basis for …
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Jun 19 2024
Romans 6 shows the new life of victory we have in Christ. The answer to this life of victory in Christ is represented in four key words: know (verses 3, 6), reckon or consider (verse 11), present (verse 13), and walk or live (verse 4). Our new identity and position in Christ should increasingly correspond …
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Jun 11 2024
In Romans 5, Adam and Christ are presented as two heads of the human race. It shows how Christ triumphed over Adam’s sin and the reign of judgment and death. Through Adam, sin entered the whole human race and death as a result of sin. Through Christ’s righteousness, justification, and life is provided for all …
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Jun 07 2024
We are going to consider what it means to live by grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor. There are three major parts of the Christian life. The first part is becoming a Christian. Salvation is when we come into a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us, “By …
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Jun 04 2024
In Romans 5, the Apostle Paul proceeds with the case for justification by showing several major blessings or benefits the believer possesses. All of these blessings come to the believer through their faith and connection with Christ. The book of Romans shows the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, (1:16). We have …
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May 30 2024
I want to draw your attention to the things God’s people faced while they were abiding in God’s presence. Most of us want to have a life that is devoid of troubles and trials. Throughout the Bible, God’s chosen people faced trials, tests, difficulties, losses, and even death. Initially, that sounds very negative, but if …
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May 25 2024
The Psalmist spoke frequently about a secret place he had found in God’s presence. David found the favor of God’s presence in this secret place. It was an intimate place of protection, security and fellowship in God’s presence. Psalm 27:5 NKJV In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set …
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May 18 2024
The disciples’ prayer has the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” The Lord was specifically referring to God’s will being done. Most Christians are familiar with these words because they heard them and were taught them at an early stage in life. They are a fundamental part of learning to express ourselves in …
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May 14 2024
The heart of the letter to the Romans is found in how the sinner and ungodly may be made righteous and just by a holy God. This is the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God has provided salvation and everything that is involved in that by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. …
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May 09 2024
We have been considering the favor of God’s presence. In His presence we can find a place of rest. God has made so many promises to help us and restore what has been lost. Life has a way of depleting us. Our schedules are hectic. Our relationships are messy. Our needs and the needs of …
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May 08 2024
Only Jesus Christ has fulfilled God’s standard of truth and righteousness with sinless perfection. Since we all sin and fall short of God’s glory and perfection, we are without excuse. Romans chapter 3 shows that both Gentiles and Jews must come to God through faith in Christ’s finished work to be declared righteous and just. …
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May 03 2024
From the beginning, God has given promises that are the bedrock of faith. These promises of God are the basis for the lifestyle of victory and overcoming faith in the midst of our trials and tests of life. We need to keep the promises of God in the forefront of our minds and spirit. Keep …
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May 01 2024
In the last study, God has given sufficient evidence to prove His existence and sovereign control. Then God gave warnings about all manner of sin, rebellion and rejection of the knowledge of God.This is not the only time the Holy Spirit directed New Testament writers toward this subject. In order to be righteous before God, …
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Apr 26 2024
From the beginning, God planned to have an open relationship with humanity. The Lord envisioned a way for His creation to enjoy the fulness of His glory and presence. God’s destiny for our eternal existence was for us to live in the recognizable glory of His presence. Once sin entered, Adam, Eve and all of …
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Apr 24 2024
In Romans 1, Paul gave a clear and detailed explanation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is “the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.” In Romans 1:16, Paul begins explaining the redemptive value of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16-17 NKJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel …
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Apr 19 2024
Throughout the Bible, certain individuals stand out because they were Spirit led and empowered. Many of these were prophets, judges, kings, or leaders of God’s people. In the favor of God’s presence and under the leading and influence of the Holy Spirit they did amazing things. When the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they …
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Apr 16 2024
As a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul had received God’s grace and favor to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake. To this end, the Apostle Paul was sent to the Gentiles to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:5-7 NKJV Through Him we have received grace …
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Apr 12 2024
God’s favor is unmerited grace and mercy shown and experienced by individuals. The Bible stresses the kindness and favor of God that is expressed through Jesus Christ. God demonstrates this favor throughout the Bible. One of the greatest marvels of God’s favor is that He freely gives this grace to individuals who do not deserve …
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Apr 09 2024
Romans, Part 1, The Gospel and God’s Righteousness The Book of Romans is one of the Apostle Paul’s 13 Epistles. It is his longest letter to the church. In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit put an urgency upon Paul to go to Jerusalem. He was warned that he would be bound and sent …
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Apr 05 2024
For forty days Jesus presented Himself alive after He had arisen from the grave. Gathering them together, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father. Then He said, “You shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” During the time that they …
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Apr 03 2024
Ephesians 6 This final section shows how to walk in victory with the whole armor of God. Every child of God soon learns that life is filled with challenges and spiritual and physical warfare. Our victory over the principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness of this age is dependent upon the victory that Christ has …
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Mar 29 2024
The death and resurrection of Jesus is the most important thing that happened in all of history. When Jesus died on the cross, He did not leave anything undone. He paid the price in full for your sin and iniquity, for your salvation and reconciliation, for your sickness and healing. Nothing more needs to be …
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Mar 27 2024
In the previous section, believers were instructed to put on the new nature and get rid of the old types of evil behavior. Now we are called to be imitators of God. Walk in Love Ephesians 5:1-2 NIV84 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as …
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Mar 22 2024
The first road led into Jerusalem and was accompanied by large crowds, great triumph and celebration. The second road led to cries to crucify Him, His sorrow, suffering and death. When Jesus entered into Jerusalem, He was fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah. Zechariah 9:9-10 NIV84 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! …
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Mar 16 2024
Acts 1:1-3 NKJV The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering …
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Mar 13 2024
As we finished the last section of Ephesians, Jesus had ascended higher than all the heavens. When the Lord ascended on high, sin, Satan, demons, and death had been conquered. Christ ascended in order to fill the whole universe. This was the assumption of the authority and power that God’s Son possessed when the Father …
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Mar 08 2024
We are presented with many instances in the Bible when God was more than enough. Scan through your Bible and you will see how people were surprised by God’s abundant supply. God’s abundant supply has been witnessed in the way that God intervenes in the lives of His people. He always comes through and supplies …
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Mar 06 2024
The second half of the letter to the Ephesians emphasizes the Christian’s walk. In the first half of the epistle, we were shown the glorious grace of God and what the Lord Jesus Christ accomplished in us. Now we are called to live a life worthy of the calling we have received that will bring …
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Mar 01 2024
There is an overflow that comes when we learn to dwell in the presence of the Lord and receive from Him. This overflowing of the Spirit produces dramatic changes in us. Ephesians 3:17-19 NKJV that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to …
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Feb 28 2024
Ephesians chapter 3 closes the first half of the epistle and reveals the mystery of Christ. In Chapter 1, we were shown the wealth of God’s blessings that are in Christ. In Chapter 2, God’s purpose is developed to show how those who were dead in sin are given new life in Christ and reconciles …
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Feb 24 2024
Throughout his reign, wars were waged against King David from all sides. He had a deep desire to establish a permanent house for God and he wanted to dwell in the midst of God’s presence. He knew that in God’s presence there was peace, joy, and contentment. Although he had experienced the pleasure of dwelling …
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Feb 20 2024
God has done a tremendous work in us by creating us in Christ. This work has dramatically changed us from being excluded by sin from every blessing and promise of God. Previously we all were dead in sin, now in Christ, regardless of our background or race, we have been brought into God’s family and …
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Feb 17 2024
Have you ever been so full that you could not think of having more? It may have happened after that big Thanksgiving meal, when you ate a little bit of everything. Hours had passed but you were still full. It may have been after you faced so many trials, difficulties, losses or sicknesses that you …
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Feb 14 2024
The prayer of intercession brought the Apostle Paul to discuss the power of God to raise Christ from the dead. Chapter 1 emphasizes our possessions in Christ and chapter 2 our position in Christ. The believer’s position in Christ determines what they have and what they can do. Regardless of where the King of England …
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Feb 10 2024
The Holy Spirit inspired the writer of Psalm 91 to show believers the great blessing of dwelling in God’s presence. Moses and the Israelites had found that when they walked under the shadow of the pillar of cloud and under the protection of the pillar of fire, they were protected, found safety and had provision. …
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Feb 07 2024
After tracing various blessings and the eternal plan that God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit have given, the Apostle Paul prayed for the believer’s spiritual life. There are two prayers in Ephesians. The first prayer is “that you might know,” 1:15–23. Then later he prays “that you might be,” 3:13–21. The first is for …
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Feb 02 2024
In the New King James Translation, the title to Psalms 91 is “Safety in God’s Presence.” Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. Verses 9-13 reveal God’s protection for those who make Him …
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Jan 30 2024
In our first study, we observed the blessings from God the Father. He chose us in Christ and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Him. By Christ, the Father has adopted us as sons to Himself. Blessings from the Son (1:7–12) Ephesians 1:7–8 NIV84 In him we have redemption through his blood, the …
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Jan 26 2024
Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. We should know that the Lord our God has everything under control. When we are confronted with spiritual warfare, we should not be afraid. He is …
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Jan 24 2024
Ephesians Introduction The Apostle Paul introduced himself as the apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God and then addressed the saints in Ephesus. The believers in Ephesus were the first to receive this letter before it was sent to all of the churches. The epistle addresses the Christian’s position in Christ. The goal …
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Jan 20 2024
Over the next four weeks we will be looking at Psalm 91. There is a certain place of safety and rest that is a refuge, fortress, and place of trust. It is believed that Psalm 91 was written by Moses. Abraham’s descendants found this place during their wilderness wonderings. Moses said they would not go …
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Jan 17 2024
Two questions that should be addressed at this time. The gift of the Holy Spirit is realized in two ways. The first experience of the Christian life is salvation. The Holy Spirit comes into the believer in salvation to give new life — the life of Christ, eternal life. John 3:5-7 NKJV Jesus answered, “Most …
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Jan 12 2024
When David pinned the words to Psalms 23, the Holy Spirit was inspiring him to show us the value of God’s promises and protection. He wanted you to know that you can trust God’s promises both now and for eternity. We are very interested in God’s promises to keep us and provide for all of …
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Jan 09 2024
We have considered spiritual gifts from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Spiritual gifts are provided and enabled by God. Every spiritual gift testifies to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and reveal His guidance and influence on believer’s lives. The manifestation of the gifts of the Spirit are given by God to accomplish the edification, …
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Jan 06 2024
Psalms 23 gives us great comfort in knowing that the Lord is our Shepherd. Anyone who has read these wonderful words has gained comfort, strength and encouragement. When David wrote these words, He had found the security of knowing the many great promises that the Lord our Shepherd has given us. A major part of …
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Dec 29 2023
The Book of Psalms includes songs, prayers, and poetry that express the deepest passion of worship, praise, and petition toward God. The Psalmists poured out their souls in heart-felt expressions brought on by the greatest battles, difficulties and challenges of human experiences. Over the next three weeks we will be looking at one of the …
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