Can we know the Truth? While the world argues, Jesus came as the truth, teaching us the truth that we can know. Now revealed in the Bible, we can learn the importance of the Bible to our lives: fellowship with God, understanding, partaking of the divine nature, be a complete man, and be free.
“Divine Providence In The Life of Todays Christian"Don McClain
Problems are a part of life and how one handles these problems is related to his view of God. Believing in divine providence helps one to cope with the vicissitudes of life. The word itself never appears in Holy Scripture in reference to God, (Acts 24:1), but the concept is found Throughout the Bible. This lesson examines what the Bible teaches about this important subject. - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 3/9/2014 - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
The Holy Spirit is the Voice of God, the Power of God and the Presence of God we experience on earth yet He is often the most ignored, misunderstood and possibly the most grieved member of the Godhead when He is not treated as a real Person but rather as a force or power. This slide series should help us love and appreciate the Holy Spirit for Whom He really is.
“Divine Providence In The Life of Todays Christian"Don McClain
Problems are a part of life and how one handles these problems is related to his view of God. Believing in divine providence helps one to cope with the vicissitudes of life. The word itself never appears in Holy Scripture in reference to God, (Acts 24:1), but the concept is found Throughout the Bible. This lesson examines what the Bible teaches about this important subject. - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 3/9/2014 - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
The Holy Spirit is the Voice of God, the Power of God and the Presence of God we experience on earth yet He is often the most ignored, misunderstood and possibly the most grieved member of the Godhead when He is not treated as a real Person but rather as a force or power. This slide series should help us love and appreciate the Holy Spirit for Whom He really is.
Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In DiversityDon McClain
“Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In Diversity”(John 17:17-23; Ephesians 4:1-16) Explaining the difference / What unity of the Spirit looks like / When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the concept of "unity in diversity" undermines fundamental principles of truth AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF 03/31/2019
Eccl. 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
The Church in the New Testament: Its Form, Function and PurposeJim Wright
"Church" as we've come to know it looks nothing like what we see in the New Testament. We can either look to Scripture to define what it means to be the church, or to vain human traditions.
By James Wright, a church planter in Virginia with Fulcrum Ministries.
Holy Spirit And The Salvation Of Man Part 1sab21st
Salvation - God, According To His Will By The Holy Spirit:
Confirms Man As A Sinner Then Removes His Sins and Their Consequences & Gives Him Grace For Righteousness
Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:13)
I this first part, The Holy Spirit & Restoration of Man Part 1 we will have a look at God, According To His Will By The Holy Spirit: Confirms Man As A Sinner. It looks at:
Introduction -
The Holy Spirit
Regeneration of Man
The Holy Spirit & Regeneration of Man
Salvation
The Components of Man (Body, Soul & Spirit)
Heart of Man
The Holy Spirit & Salvation
The unregenerate Man
The law
Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In DiversityDon McClain
“Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In Diversity”(John 17:17-23; Ephesians 4:1-16) Explaining the difference / What unity of the Spirit looks like / When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the concept of "unity in diversity" undermines fundamental principles of truth AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF 03/31/2019
Eccl. 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone? Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
The Church in the New Testament: Its Form, Function and PurposeJim Wright
"Church" as we've come to know it looks nothing like what we see in the New Testament. We can either look to Scripture to define what it means to be the church, or to vain human traditions.
By James Wright, a church planter in Virginia with Fulcrum Ministries.
Holy Spirit And The Salvation Of Man Part 1sab21st
Salvation - God, According To His Will By The Holy Spirit:
Confirms Man As A Sinner Then Removes His Sins and Their Consequences & Gives Him Grace For Righteousness
Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. (John 1:13)
I this first part, The Holy Spirit & Restoration of Man Part 1 we will have a look at God, According To His Will By The Holy Spirit: Confirms Man As A Sinner. It looks at:
Introduction -
The Holy Spirit
Regeneration of Man
The Holy Spirit & Regeneration of Man
Salvation
The Components of Man (Body, Soul & Spirit)
Heart of Man
The Holy Spirit & Salvation
The unregenerate Man
The law
For us to have full joy in Christ, we must be confident when we face His coming and judgment. If we doubt, there are some who will try to deceive us and turn us away from Him. But we can be confident because He has chosen us and given us the truth.
There are many who claim the ability to do miracles today. What does the Bible teach about the validity of such miracles? This lessons examines what is meant by the words sign, wonder and power; and the purpose for such miracles. The conclusion is that miracles are no longer needed today, they have fulfilled their purpose.
The woman of Samaria meets a stranger at the well. Their conversation reveals to her that this man is the Christ but also reveals why many of us are blinded to recognizing him.
The Bible is all we need in order to live life and spread the good news of the gospel of Christ. While many deny it's authority, it gives us all things that pertain to life and godliness.
1 Peter 3:13-22: As Peter continues to encourage us through our exile, he reminds us that though we my suffer and come to harm, God wants to bless us. So we don’t have to fear or be troubled, we keep Jesus in our hearts as Lord, and we tell others of our hope. The example of Christ reminds us that Jesus suffered also, but was blessed.
https://youtu.be/U1Ujz8hakik
1 Peter 2:13-3:12Peter’s exhortation to be subject to government, masters, husbands, wives, and that all of us are thoughtful of others is difficult for most of us, especially when we face suffer because of those who are unjust. Peter reminds us that because of our relationship with God, we must continue to do good, especially by sharing the good news of Jesus with them.
https://youtu.be/gHyeHRH4EPw
1 Peter 2:21-25: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering. In this lesson, we examine the example that Jesus set for us.
https://youtu.be/iefG3VhYg2c
1 Peter 2:11-20: Peter reminds these exiles that they have two wars: their flesh and the unbelievers. So they must learn to abstain from the passions of the flesh, have honorable conduct, do good, live as free people, and endure suffering.
https://youtu.be/4ooqkyEN4p0
1 Peter 1:13 - 2:3: Because we have been ransomed through Jesus and we are anticipating the revelation of Jesus, Peter helps us understand three keys in how we spend our time in exile: 1) preparing your minds for action; 2) being sober-minded; and 3) having your hope set fully on God’s grace. https://youtu.be/QEXw_qG0SfE
1 Peter 1:1-12: Peter gives the elect exiles reasons to praise God, based on his mercy and power. It is an expression of his grace toward us and the glory he has planned for us. So that we love him, believe in him and rejoice in our salvation in him.
https://youtu.be/8mmwMVeFSOM
1 Corinthians 12:31 - 13:13: Paul teaches the Corinthians on their level of spiritual immature that love is excellent and great. He reminds them that they should pursue love because Love gives meaning, Love is altruistic, Love is strong and Love never ends.
https://youtu.be/G3l-Zhsu75k
1 Corinthians 12, 14: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that our individual gifts are used to build up each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXHOTE3LpTA
1 Corinthians 11:17-34: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that when we come together to worship we must be especially mindful that even in partaking of the supper we may humiliate and despise our siblings. It’s a vital warning for us to be wary of the individualism that exalts myself over brothers and sisters.
https://youtu.be/jXj7dnW5o1I
1 Corinthians 9:19: Paul reminds the brothers and sisters in Corinth that their individualism and rights are not as important as loving each other, helping each other and building each other up.
https://youtu.be/v_PszlSFQfA
1 Samuel 18:1: Jonathan and David remind us that brethren can have deep, meaningful relationships. We must be intentional, be faithful, love, and be knit. Original lesson: The Power of Friendship: Lessons from Jonathan and David. 2008 October 26
https://youtu.be/XlH3nku6j1I
Acts 7:20-29: Moses sought to be with his brothers but they rejected him. And he was exiled. Cain refused to care for his brother, and he was alone. But it’s not good for man to be alone. Why do we slip into the thinking of Cain so easily and find ourselves alone? Being brothers is not easy, but let brotherly love continue.
Of all the metaphors for believers, the one most often used in the NT is “adelphos” (siblings, brothers and sisters). After Jesus’ ascension the company who gathered in the upper room consisted of both men and women, and Peter calls all of them brethren. In Acts 15, both Jewish believers and Gentile believers are called brethren.
Parts of this lesson based on “Reclaiming the Church Family: A Solution to the Corporate-Church Crisis)” by Matthew T. Kimbrough
https://youtu.be/p0EU18quc8s
Hebrews 2:6- 3:6: In bringing many sons to glory, our Father is also adopting us into his house so that we are brothers and sisters with Jesus and with one another. He even refers to us as holy brothers. What implications does this have for our relationship with Jesus and with each other?
https://youtu.be/xR0F6QRqJCc
Psalm 119:105; Matthew 7:13-14; 2 Timothy 3:16: A reminder that we have two paths we can choose to walk and why the Bible helps us decide which path is best for us to follow. Original lesson from 2013 (or so). https://youtu.be/hpGvnC0rlqs
Colossians 1:27: Even for those who have fallen short of God’s glory, there is still hope of glory in Jesus. By seeking glory through faith in him and abiding in him we will bear fruit, have eternal life, and abide in his love and joy.
https://youtu.be/sjVQ-5eDse8
Romans 6:5: A reminder that in baptism we are uniting together with Jesus in his death and his resurrection so that we can share in his glory.
https://youtu.be/jXaNOXRpIoA
2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51: David reminds us that although we’ve sinned when we turn back to our God with a broken and contrite heart he will show mercy and forgive our sins. Repentance leads to the restoration, so that we can be glorious. https://youtu.be/0E1da94y-eE
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
12. [22] “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man
attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs
that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—
Jesus of Nazareth, a
[23] this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and
man attested God, youby
foreknowledge of to you crucified and killed by the hands of
God with might works and up, loosing the pangs of death,
lawless men. [24] God raised him
wonders it wassigns...
because
and not possible for him to be held by it.
(Acts 2:22-24 ESV)
(Acts 2.22, CB NT p. 210)
13. [36] Let allof Nazareth,Israel therefore know for certain that
Jesus the house of a
God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you
man attested to you by
God with might works crucified.” ...God has made
and
wonders and signs... 2:36 ESV)
(Acts
Him both Lord and
Christ, this Jesus whom
you crucified
(Acts 2.36, CB NT p. 211)
14. I am the way,
and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the
Father except through
me.
[6] Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the
life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
(John 14:6 ESV)
(John 14.6, CB NT p. 192)
15. but in these last
days he has spoken
to us by his Son,
[1:1] Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to
our fathersappointed
whom he by the prophets, [2] but in these last days he has
spoken heir of all Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things
to us by his
the
through whom also he created the world.
things, through
(Hebrews 1:1-2 ESV)
whom also he
created the world.
(Hebrews 1.1-2, CB NT p. 381)
16. But the Helper, the Holy
Spirit, whom the Father
will send in my name, he
will teach you all things
and bring to your
remembrance all that I
have said to you.
(John 14:26, CB NT p. 192)
17. When the Spirit of truth
comes, he will guide you
into all the truth, for he
will not speak on his own
authority, but whatever
he hears he will speak,
and he will declare to
you the things that are
to come.
(John 16:13, CB NT p. 192)
18. For no prophecy was ever
produced by the will of
man, but men spoke from
God as they were carried
along by the Holy Spirit.
(2 Peter 1:21, CB NT p. 414)
21. The Truth...
that which we have seen and
heard we proclaim also to you,
so that you too may have
fellowship with us; and indeed
our fellowship is with the
Father and with his Son Jesus
Christ.
(1 John 1:3, CB NT p. 419)
23. The Truth...
how that by revelation was
made known unto me the
mystery, as I wrote before in
few words, whereby, when ye
read, ye can perceive my
understanding in the mystery
of Christ
(Ephesians 3.3-4 (ASV), CB NT p. 338)
24. The Truth...
fellowship with God
understand
partake of the divine nature
25. The Truth...
so that through them you may
become partakers of the
divine nature, having escaped
from the corruption that is in
the world because of sinful
desire.
(2 Peter 1:4, CB NT p. 338)
26. The Truth...
fellowship with God
understand
partake of the divine nature
a complete man
27. The Truth...
All Scripture is breathed out
by God and profitable for
teaching, for reproof, for
correction, and for training in
righteousness, that the man of
God may be complete, equipped
for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17, CB NT p. 374)
28. The Truth...
fellowship with God
understand
partake of the divine nature
a complete man
free
29. The Truth...
and you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you
free.
(John 8:32, CB NT p. 179)
30. The Truth...
fellowship with God
understand
partake of the divine nature
a complete man
free
31.
32. Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you
about our common salvation, I found it necessary to
write appealing to you to contend for the faith that
was once for all delivered to the saints.
(Jude 1:3, CB NT p. 430)
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