Simon Peter writes to encourage Christians to make every effort to grow in spiritual maturity by adding virtues to their faith. These virtues include courage, knowledge of God's word, self-control, patience, godliness, kindness toward fellow believers, and the highest virtue of love. As Christians exhibit these godly qualities, they are transformed by the divine nature and able to withstand worldly corruption.
One way God shows His love to us is by being our refuge, providing shelter, protection, aid, and comfort. And God gives us powerful ways we can have access to His refuge.
Jobs, housing, and family relationships can change, and change can tempt us to become emotional or even distressed. But we have God’s Word—a solid, sure foundation we can hold fast to no matter the circumstances we face.
As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, our prayers have a powerful impact on those who govern our nations and communities, providing the freedom for believers to live for God without fear but with tranquility and peace.
One way God shows His love to us is by being our refuge, providing shelter, protection, aid, and comfort. And God gives us powerful ways we can have access to His refuge.
Jobs, housing, and family relationships can change, and change can tempt us to become emotional or even distressed. But we have God’s Word—a solid, sure foundation we can hold fast to no matter the circumstances we face.
As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, our prayers have a powerful impact on those who govern our nations and communities, providing the freedom for believers to live for God without fear but with tranquility and peace.
When faced with challenging circumstances or obstacles in life, God’s Word encourages us to not lose our courage, to not lose heart, to not get weary in well doing or faint in our minds. With God, all things are possible and we shall see the victory if we faint not!
Each day and each moment of the day we can renew our mind by putting God’s Word in our mind and acting accordingly. When we do this, we can bring God’s power into manifestation in our lives. We choose to renew!
II Corinthians 10:5 gives us clear direction for our thoughts. As we read and study God's Word, we can become more adept at redirecting our minds to His truth—thought by thought.
Prayer is an essential part of living the more abundant life. Our prayers provide us a way to ask for specific help, to build our relationship with God and worship Him, to intercede for others, and to thank Him for His ever-present blessings.
The healthy state of mind that results from prayer is recognized by the medical profession. Prayer is being on talking terms with God: opening our hearts, reaching out, and asking for His help in our lives. Building a lifestyle of prayer is powerful and healthy!
When we encounter individuals who exhibit unkindness or even hostility toward us, how does God want us to respond? Let’s see the benefits of responding with God’s love and goodness.
God encourages believers to forgive one another as He has forgiven each of us in Christ Jesus. When we forgive someone, we do this person a favor and we are doing ourselves a favor too. Let’s enjoy the benefits of forgiveness among the believers.
Maturing spiritually is an ongoing process; it’s about becoming more Christlike. A continued desire for the pureness of God’s Word helps us grow and mature spiritually.
When faced with challenging circumstances or obstacles in life, God’s Word encourages us to not lose our courage, to not lose heart, to not get weary in well doing or faint in our minds. With God, all things are possible and we shall see the victory if we faint not!
Each day and each moment of the day we can renew our mind by putting God’s Word in our mind and acting accordingly. When we do this, we can bring God’s power into manifestation in our lives. We choose to renew!
II Corinthians 10:5 gives us clear direction for our thoughts. As we read and study God's Word, we can become more adept at redirecting our minds to His truth—thought by thought.
Prayer is an essential part of living the more abundant life. Our prayers provide us a way to ask for specific help, to build our relationship with God and worship Him, to intercede for others, and to thank Him for His ever-present blessings.
The healthy state of mind that results from prayer is recognized by the medical profession. Prayer is being on talking terms with God: opening our hearts, reaching out, and asking for His help in our lives. Building a lifestyle of prayer is powerful and healthy!
When we encounter individuals who exhibit unkindness or even hostility toward us, how does God want us to respond? Let’s see the benefits of responding with God’s love and goodness.
God encourages believers to forgive one another as He has forgiven each of us in Christ Jesus. When we forgive someone, we do this person a favor and we are doing ourselves a favor too. Let’s enjoy the benefits of forgiveness among the believers.
Maturing spiritually is an ongoing process; it’s about becoming more Christlike. A continued desire for the pureness of God’s Word helps us grow and mature spiritually.
Peter make clear that we are to live a godly life. The way we live demonstrates who and what we worship. We are to make every effort to grow and develop a godly lifestyle.
This sermon explores how we can go about deepening our faith. It contains numerous quotes and insights from John Ortberg's book, "If you want to walk on water you've got to get out of the boat."
A Message by Pastor Luke Lepago
International Bible Baptist Church Bangkok, Thailand
152 Intharaphithak Road ], Soi 1, Bangyeerua, Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
10600
Contact Numbers: +66846529839, +6670453402
Email: lepagoluke@yahoo.com, ruthlepago@yahoo.com
Recipe for Spiritual Success, 2 Peter 1:1-11Rick Peterson
Recipe for Spiritual Success, 2 Peter 1:1-11, Adapted from a David Owens sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=155177
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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
Kenneth Grant - Against the Light-Holmes Pub Grou Llc (1999).pdf
2 Peter 1b
1. 2 Peter 1 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the Knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as His Divine Power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the Knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue: January 6, 2010
2. 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the Divine Nature , having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
3. 4 Whereby -- by the Power of God that has given us all that we need to live a blessed and godly life. are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: -- all the Promises of Scripture are ours for a purpose in God's Plan. that by these ye might be partakers of the Divine Nature , -- through the Word by the Holy Spirit, receiving the Promises of God in faith, we take on God's Nature. having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. -- all the pleasures and riches of the world are rotton; we succumb to their temptation because of the lust of our carnal nature; we escape by the Power of God .
4. 5 And beside this (in addition to all that God has done for us and in us) , giving all diligence (making every effort) , add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. We grow into spiritual maturity as we add to our God-given faith the attributes of godliness .
5. 5… giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue ; manly courage and excellence We are taught, yea commanded, to make every effort to grow in the Lord. To your God-given faith, you add virtue. Have the courage and the will to live such a life as God would have us to live.
6. And (you add) to virtue knowledge; After we have the courage and the will to live a life of excellence , we must know God's Will according to His Word, as revealed by His Spirit. Know excellence Hearken
7. 6a And (add) to knowledge temperance ; Discipline and control to live in godly moderation. This is the opposite of self-indulgent.
8. 6b and (you add) to temperance patience ; to cheerfully continue and endure in doing right. It's not all duty; it's not a burden. 1 John 5 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His Commandments: and His Command-ments are not grievous .
9. 6c and (add) to patience godliness ; living life God's Way; godly mindset : Pleasing God is our only concern. "Not my will, but Thine be done." If the Bible teaches us to do, we strive cheerfully to do it with our whole heart. If the Bible teaches us to avoid it, we cheerfully avoid it with our whole heart.
10. 7a And to godliness (add) brotherly kindness; philadelphos -- fraternal affection; friendship … with tender affection to all fellow Christians, who are children of the same Father, servants of the same Master, members of the same family, travelers to the same country, heirs of the same inheritance. Matthew Henry Concise Bible Commentary. This is the opposite of harsh and critical, skeptical, condescending or ridiculing. We are to live in this family in an understanding way .
11. 7b and to brotherly kindness (add) charity . agape Agape is the highest level of love, And the highest level of Christian living . 1 Corinthians 13 4-8a Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth: …
12. This has been a brief look at what it means to grow into spiritual maturity . We could spend weeks and months on it. In fact, we will spend the rest of our lives striving with all diligence to grow into these godly traits. You think you're a man, measure yourself by this. Never lower the standard. Strive for excellence.