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
Romans, Part 12
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
Living By Grace —The generosity of God’s Grace
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, Part 11
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
Romans, Part 10
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
Living By Grace — The Need for Grace
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
Romans, Part 9
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
Favor of God’s Presence — Finding God in Every Situation
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
Favor of God’s Presence— Under His Shadow
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
Favor of God’s Presence — On earth as it is in heaven
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
Romans, Part 6
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
Favor of God’s Presence of God, Finding Rest
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
Romans Part 5
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
Favor of God’s Presence — Living by His Promises
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
Romans, Part 4
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
Favor of God’s Presence — Glory
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
Romans, Part 3
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
Favor in God’s Presence — Spirit Led and Empowered
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
Romans, Part 2
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
Favor in God’s Presence – The Gate Of Heaven
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
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
Convincing Proof, New Life
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, Part 11
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
Convincing Proof, Christ – Resurrection Life
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
Ephesians, Part 10
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
Convincing Proof, Christ Traveled Two Roads
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
Convincing Proof, It was all real!
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
Ephesians, Part 8
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
God’s Presence — God’s Abundant Supply
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
Ephesians, Part 7
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
God’s Presence — Overflowing
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 — Part 6
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
God’s Presence – No Adversary or Evil Occurrence
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
Ephesians — Part 5
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
God’s Presence – Empty / Hunger
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
Ephesians — Part 4
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
Psalm 91 — Provision in God’s Presence
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
Ephesians — Part 3
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
Psalm 91 — Safety in God’s Presence
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
Ephesians — Part 2
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 — No Fear
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 – Part 1
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
Psalm 91 — Under God’s Shadow
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
The Holy Spirit — How to be baptized in the Holy Spirit
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
Psalms 23 — You can Trust God’s Promises
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
The Holy Spirit — Nature and Operation of Spiritual Gifts
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 — God Promises to Protect
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
God Promises to Provide
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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