This document discusses why Christians should study the Bible. It provides several reasons:
1) To show ourselves approved by God as workers who do not need to be ashamed by rightly dividing the word of truth.
2) So that ministers can properly distribute God's word to meet the needs and circumstances of their listeners.
3) So believers will have reasons for their faith and hope in God that they can provide to anyone who asks.
This document discusses similarities found across various religious scriptures and teachings, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. It notes similarities in the concept of one God without partners or images, prohibitions against idol worship, gambling, adultery, fortune telling, liquor, pork, racism, lustful thoughts, and interest. It also discusses similarities in teachings around judgment day, angels having no free will, the importance of repentance, and prohibitions against charging interest. The document aims to promote understanding between religions.
The document discusses how Christians should fight "the good fight of faith". It emphasizes that faith is an act that comes from hearing God's word. It provides insights on walking in victory by exercising spiritual authority and understanding opposition. Christians are encouraged to rely on their identity and position "in Christ" and fully equip themselves with "the whole armor of God", including the offensive weapon of "the sword of the Spirit", which is the word of God.
Love the way to victory printing version images Ayodele Odugbemi
- Love is the way to victory for Christians because love never fails and God is love. As Christians, God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
- To walk in love, Christians should exercise patience, kindness, and forgiveness toward others as exemplified by God in Christ. Loving others, including enemies, is key to being effective witnesses for Christ.
- Resolving conflicts through open communication, seeking reconciliation, and in a spirit of humility, forgiveness and without bitterness or vengeance aligns with walking in the love of God.
This is a collection of some of the best writings on how the Holy Spirit guides the believer in all of life and in all the choices and decisions that life demands of them.
The document provides commentary on Psalm 31 from multiple scholars and biblical experts. It includes:
1) Explanations of the original Hebrew and context of Psalm 31, analyzing words and phrases.
2) Summaries of the key points and themes of Psalm 31, such as David expressing confidence in God during times of distress, committing his spirit to God, and rejoicing in deliverance.
3) Insights into the meaning and importance of trusting in God during trials, surrendering to God out of gratitude, and how faith can enable joy even in the midst of suffering.
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 4 dealing with Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and her witness that brought many Samaritans to believe in Christ.It goes on to deal with the miracle of healing the son of a royal official.
This document discusses authenticating one's identity in Christ. It begins by discussing how knowing your identity and your enemies allows you to win battles. It then discusses how your identity in Christ is shaped by your core beliefs. Believers have an identity as children of God and must know their identity, which is demonstrated through the fruit of the Spirit and power from Christ. Believers have authority from Christ over sin, sickness, demons and fear as their identity is secured through Christ's victory on the cross.
This document discusses similarities found across various religious scriptures and teachings, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. It notes similarities in the concept of one God without partners or images, prohibitions against idol worship, gambling, adultery, fortune telling, liquor, pork, racism, lustful thoughts, and interest. It also discusses similarities in teachings around judgment day, angels having no free will, the importance of repentance, and prohibitions against charging interest. The document aims to promote understanding between religions.
The document discusses how Christians should fight "the good fight of faith". It emphasizes that faith is an act that comes from hearing God's word. It provides insights on walking in victory by exercising spiritual authority and understanding opposition. Christians are encouraged to rely on their identity and position "in Christ" and fully equip themselves with "the whole armor of God", including the offensive weapon of "the sword of the Spirit", which is the word of God.
Love the way to victory printing version images Ayodele Odugbemi
- Love is the way to victory for Christians because love never fails and God is love. As Christians, God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.
- To walk in love, Christians should exercise patience, kindness, and forgiveness toward others as exemplified by God in Christ. Loving others, including enemies, is key to being effective witnesses for Christ.
- Resolving conflicts through open communication, seeking reconciliation, and in a spirit of humility, forgiveness and without bitterness or vengeance aligns with walking in the love of God.
This is a collection of some of the best writings on how the Holy Spirit guides the believer in all of life and in all the choices and decisions that life demands of them.
The document provides commentary on Psalm 31 from multiple scholars and biblical experts. It includes:
1) Explanations of the original Hebrew and context of Psalm 31, analyzing words and phrases.
2) Summaries of the key points and themes of Psalm 31, such as David expressing confidence in God during times of distress, committing his spirit to God, and rejoicing in deliverance.
3) Insights into the meaning and importance of trusting in God during trials, surrendering to God out of gratitude, and how faith can enable joy even in the midst of suffering.
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 4 dealing with Jesus and the Samaritan woman, and her witness that brought many Samaritans to believe in Christ.It goes on to deal with the miracle of healing the son of a royal official.
This document discusses authenticating one's identity in Christ. It begins by discussing how knowing your identity and your enemies allows you to win battles. It then discusses how your identity in Christ is shaped by your core beliefs. Believers have an identity as children of God and must know their identity, which is demonstrated through the fruit of the Spirit and power from Christ. Believers have authority from Christ over sin, sickness, demons and fear as their identity is secured through Christ's victory on the cross.
Dear sisters and brothers,
Do you trust your God? Accumulating... and accumulating and setting aside so many things for the far distant future and yet you have no joy is a sign of distrust.
Fr. Cielo
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Praying in the Holy Ghost
CHAPTER II.
Praying in the Name of Christ
CHAPTER III.
Chastisement
CHAPTER IV.
Strength made Perfect in Weakness
CHAPTER V.
Daily Renewal
CHAPTER VI.
Hope in God
CHAPTER VII.
Against Vain Thoughts .
CHAPTER VIII.
" Fight the Good Fight of Faith "
This commentary provides analysis of 2 Corinthians 7:1 across 3 passages from different scholars. The summaries are:
1) The passage exhorts believers to purify themselves from sin inside and out based on God's promises. They should strive for continued holiness through faith in God's help and out of reverence for him.
2) Believers should ask God for grace to purify themselves and avoid sinful acts and thoughts which defile. While God alone can purify the heart, believers must also resist sin through avoiding temptation.
3) The promises of God's presence and being our Father require believers to be pure in conduct and conversation. We must continually pursue righteousness and depend on God's
This document provides commentary on Paul's letter to Titus from multiple scholars and commentators. It examines Paul's description of himself as a "servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ", his mission to promote the faith and knowledge of God's elect, and the truth that leads to godliness. It also analyzes Paul's purpose in writing to Titus and describing him as his "own son after the common faith".
1. The document outlines 7 rules for biblical understanding: believe the Bible is God's inspired word; be humble and teachable; compare scripture with scripture; ask the Holy Spirit for guidance; truly want to know the truth; make Bible study a priority; and abide by the teachings even if they contradict personal beliefs.
2. Key principles include studying what the entire Bible says on a topic rather than isolating passages, and praying for divine instruction before study.
3. The goal is to understand spiritual truths that are often hidden, not to find arguments against truth.
1) The document discusses three different mindsets - the Barbarian, Greek, and Hebrew mindsets.
2) The Barbarian mindset operates based on fear, the Greek mindset relies on human intellect and reason, while the Hebrew mindset trusts in God.
3) To develop a Hebrew mindset, the document recommends meditating on God's word daily and taking every thought captive to examine its source and alignment with scripture. Adopting a Hebrew mindset will lead to prosperity by learning to think as God thinks.
Are you ready, willing, and able by douglas jordanall4yhwh
This document discusses being ready, willing, and able to serve God. It argues that to be ready, one must have faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and live according to God's will. To be willing, one must desire to please God in all things and give their life to following His will. And to be able, one's sufficiency comes from Jesus Christ, who strengthens believers to do God's work. The document encourages readers to let God have His way in their lives so that they can be truly ready, willing, and able servants.
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
The document discusses the concept of worship. Some key points made include:
1) True worship is giving worth and value to God with our whole lives centered around Him, not ourselves. It involves an experiential relationship with God in both spirit and truth.
2) Idolatry is at the root of all sin, as we were created to worship and will worship something. If not God, we will worship other things that can lead to our ruin.
3) Jesus demonstrated true worship is found in Him as the image of God, and that we should worship in response to witnessing who He is and what He has done, not for personal gain or experiences. Our goal should be to reflect
An introduction to Spiritual Warfare. We will later look at common ways we open ourselves to demonic problems, and how to have victory and freedom in Christ
9th Sun Ord A ppt prepared a la Bible Study by Rev. Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM.
Brought to you by:
The Archdiocese of Manila Biblical Apostolate
The Bible Interest Group
Jesus was calling out with a loud voiceGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus calling out with a loud voice on the cross. He did this as He committed His spirit to the Father. It was His seventh and final word.
Christ is our advocate with the Father who pleads our case when we sin. As our advocate:
1) He admits our guilt fully and does not deny or make excuses for our sins.
2) He undertakes to ensure that pardoning sinners does not undermine God's justice, as Christ's suffering has done as much to honor the law as punishing sinners.
3) He pledges to keep us obedient so that pardoning sinners does not mean they will continue rebelling.
As the righteous one, Christ is the perfect advocate to plead for our forgiveness and restoration with God.
Jesus spoke his final words before dying on the cross. He called out loudly to God and said "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." He then breathed his last. Several commentators discuss the significance of Jesus' last words and how they provide an example for believers of how to face death with faith, trust in God, and peace. They argue that by committing one's spirit to God at death, as Jesus did, believers can die tranquilly with assurance that God will keep them safely.
This document outlines the agenda and activities for a Theory of Knowledge class focusing on historical method. It includes an activity where students verbally relay an account of an event to demonstrate how details can be lost or altered over transmission. The document then covers core principles of history, different approaches to history through time in various cultures, and potential patterns and uses of history. It poses discussion questions about the nature of history, objectivity, and the relationship between history and other areas of knowledge.
츄카는 중고차를 추천받아 쉽게 사는 서비스입니다.
원하는 중고차만 알려주세요. 츄카 인증 딜러들이 조건에 딱 맞고 품질도 좋은 차량을 대신 찾아 추천해드립니다.
▶츄카 이용방법
1. 원하는 차량 모델, 예산만 결정하면 츄카 이용 준비 완료!
2. 구글 플레이스토어에서 '츄카' 앱 다운로드, 또는
츄카 웹 사이트 (www.chucar.co.kr)에 접속
3. 구매하고자 하는 차량 모델, 예산, 거주지역을 입력하면 할 일 끝!
츄카 인증 딜러가 좋은 차량을 찾아 추천할 때까지 하루 정도만 기다려주세요.
4. 차량이 추천되면 바로 확인하고, 마음에 들 경우 딜러에게 연락하면 됩니다!
▶츄카를 이용해야 하는 이유
중고차를 살 때 가장 어려운 부분은 무엇인가요?
바로 1)자동차 전문가도 아닌 내가 직접 중고차를 검색하여 좋은 차를 골라내야 하고 2)딜러를 믿고 거래해도 되는지 판단하기도 힘들다는 것입니다.
츄카를 이용하면
1) 중고차 전문가인 딜러가 나 대신 좋은 차를 골라 추천해주기 때문에, 직접 노력하지 않아도 원하는 차량을 찾을 수 있습니다.
2) 츄카에서 한 명 한 명 직접 만나보고 인증한 딜러가 정직하게 차량을 추천하기 때문에, 믿고 거래할 수 있습니다.
츄카, 참 매력적인 서비스죠?
이제 더 이상 어렵게 중고차를 직접 찾지 마세요!
츄카에서 내게 딱 맞는 차를 추천받으면 쉽게 원하는 차량을 구매할 수 있습니다.
Dear sisters and brothers,
Do you trust your God? Accumulating... and accumulating and setting aside so many things for the far distant future and yet you have no joy is a sign of distrust.
Fr. Cielo
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
Praying in the Holy Ghost
CHAPTER II.
Praying in the Name of Christ
CHAPTER III.
Chastisement
CHAPTER IV.
Strength made Perfect in Weakness
CHAPTER V.
Daily Renewal
CHAPTER VI.
Hope in God
CHAPTER VII.
Against Vain Thoughts .
CHAPTER VIII.
" Fight the Good Fight of Faith "
This commentary provides analysis of 2 Corinthians 7:1 across 3 passages from different scholars. The summaries are:
1) The passage exhorts believers to purify themselves from sin inside and out based on God's promises. They should strive for continued holiness through faith in God's help and out of reverence for him.
2) Believers should ask God for grace to purify themselves and avoid sinful acts and thoughts which defile. While God alone can purify the heart, believers must also resist sin through avoiding temptation.
3) The promises of God's presence and being our Father require believers to be pure in conduct and conversation. We must continually pursue righteousness and depend on God's
This document provides commentary on Paul's letter to Titus from multiple scholars and commentators. It examines Paul's description of himself as a "servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ", his mission to promote the faith and knowledge of God's elect, and the truth that leads to godliness. It also analyzes Paul's purpose in writing to Titus and describing him as his "own son after the common faith".
1. The document outlines 7 rules for biblical understanding: believe the Bible is God's inspired word; be humble and teachable; compare scripture with scripture; ask the Holy Spirit for guidance; truly want to know the truth; make Bible study a priority; and abide by the teachings even if they contradict personal beliefs.
2. Key principles include studying what the entire Bible says on a topic rather than isolating passages, and praying for divine instruction before study.
3. The goal is to understand spiritual truths that are often hidden, not to find arguments against truth.
1) The document discusses three different mindsets - the Barbarian, Greek, and Hebrew mindsets.
2) The Barbarian mindset operates based on fear, the Greek mindset relies on human intellect and reason, while the Hebrew mindset trusts in God.
3) To develop a Hebrew mindset, the document recommends meditating on God's word daily and taking every thought captive to examine its source and alignment with scripture. Adopting a Hebrew mindset will lead to prosperity by learning to think as God thinks.
Are you ready, willing, and able by douglas jordanall4yhwh
This document discusses being ready, willing, and able to serve God. It argues that to be ready, one must have faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and live according to God's will. To be willing, one must desire to please God in all things and give their life to following His will. And to be able, one's sufficiency comes from Jesus Christ, who strengthens believers to do God's work. The document encourages readers to let God have His way in their lives so that they can be truly ready, willing, and able servants.
As Christians, we need a spiritual toolbox packed with the proper tools to accomplish the eternal project that God has set before us as men. This is the underlying purpose of this Study Guide – to provide practical, useful information and insight into waging war against the powers of darkness that seem to bind us as men. The world, the flesh and the devil will be continuously defeated if we use the weapons of our warfare effectively. The Lord Jesus has provided all the tools we need. He has already secured our daily victory. The tools His Father gave Him to “fight off” the enemy are the same tools He has made available to us. But, it remains our responsibility to activate these weapons by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. -Dr. Stephen Phinney
The document discusses the concept of worship. Some key points made include:
1) True worship is giving worth and value to God with our whole lives centered around Him, not ourselves. It involves an experiential relationship with God in both spirit and truth.
2) Idolatry is at the root of all sin, as we were created to worship and will worship something. If not God, we will worship other things that can lead to our ruin.
3) Jesus demonstrated true worship is found in Him as the image of God, and that we should worship in response to witnessing who He is and what He has done, not for personal gain or experiences. Our goal should be to reflect
An introduction to Spiritual Warfare. We will later look at common ways we open ourselves to demonic problems, and how to have victory and freedom in Christ
9th Sun Ord A ppt prepared a la Bible Study by Rev. Fr. Cielo R. Almazan, OFM.
Brought to you by:
The Archdiocese of Manila Biblical Apostolate
The Bible Interest Group
Jesus was calling out with a loud voiceGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus calling out with a loud voice on the cross. He did this as He committed His spirit to the Father. It was His seventh and final word.
Christ is our advocate with the Father who pleads our case when we sin. As our advocate:
1) He admits our guilt fully and does not deny or make excuses for our sins.
2) He undertakes to ensure that pardoning sinners does not undermine God's justice, as Christ's suffering has done as much to honor the law as punishing sinners.
3) He pledges to keep us obedient so that pardoning sinners does not mean they will continue rebelling.
As the righteous one, Christ is the perfect advocate to plead for our forgiveness and restoration with God.
Jesus spoke his final words before dying on the cross. He called out loudly to God and said "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." He then breathed his last. Several commentators discuss the significance of Jesus' last words and how they provide an example for believers of how to face death with faith, trust in God, and peace. They argue that by committing one's spirit to God at death, as Jesus did, believers can die tranquilly with assurance that God will keep them safely.
This document outlines the agenda and activities for a Theory of Knowledge class focusing on historical method. It includes an activity where students verbally relay an account of an event to demonstrate how details can be lost or altered over transmission. The document then covers core principles of history, different approaches to history through time in various cultures, and potential patterns and uses of history. It poses discussion questions about the nature of history, objectivity, and the relationship between history and other areas of knowledge.
츄카는 중고차를 추천받아 쉽게 사는 서비스입니다.
원하는 중고차만 알려주세요. 츄카 인증 딜러들이 조건에 딱 맞고 품질도 좋은 차량을 대신 찾아 추천해드립니다.
▶츄카 이용방법
1. 원하는 차량 모델, 예산만 결정하면 츄카 이용 준비 완료!
2. 구글 플레이스토어에서 '츄카' 앱 다운로드, 또는
츄카 웹 사이트 (www.chucar.co.kr)에 접속
3. 구매하고자 하는 차량 모델, 예산, 거주지역을 입력하면 할 일 끝!
츄카 인증 딜러가 좋은 차량을 찾아 추천할 때까지 하루 정도만 기다려주세요.
4. 차량이 추천되면 바로 확인하고, 마음에 들 경우 딜러에게 연락하면 됩니다!
▶츄카를 이용해야 하는 이유
중고차를 살 때 가장 어려운 부분은 무엇인가요?
바로 1)자동차 전문가도 아닌 내가 직접 중고차를 검색하여 좋은 차를 골라내야 하고 2)딜러를 믿고 거래해도 되는지 판단하기도 힘들다는 것입니다.
츄카를 이용하면
1) 중고차 전문가인 딜러가 나 대신 좋은 차를 골라 추천해주기 때문에, 직접 노력하지 않아도 원하는 차량을 찾을 수 있습니다.
2) 츄카에서 한 명 한 명 직접 만나보고 인증한 딜러가 정직하게 차량을 추천하기 때문에, 믿고 거래할 수 있습니다.
츄카, 참 매력적인 서비스죠?
이제 더 이상 어렵게 중고차를 직접 찾지 마세요!
츄카에서 내게 딱 맞는 차를 추천받으면 쉽게 원하는 차량을 구매할 수 있습니다.
1. Tenggelam dapat terjadi dengan atau tanpa aspirasi cairan ke dalam paru-paru. Kematian dapat disebabkan oleh hipoksia otak akibat spasme laring atau gangguan sirkulasi.
2. Tanda-tanda klasik tenggelam meliputi kehadiran busa di saluran pernafasan dan distensi paru-paru yang berlebihan. Namun, tanda-tanda ini tidak selalu ditemukan.
3. Mekanisme kematian ten
This document discusses the history and concepts of e-marketing. It defines e-marketing as planning, pricing, distributing, and promoting products, services, and ideas via digital and internet-based channels. E-marketing includes all activities to satisfy customer needs and wants through the internet and digital media. The document then outlines the stages of development of e-marketing - information, transactions, and integration. It compares e-marketing to traditional marketing, noting they have the same goals but different operating environments and channels, with e-marketing using digital tools like websites and mobile apps. The benefits of e-marketing over traditional marketing are also summarized, including faster transactions, 24/7 operations, and improved customer data collection.
This document discusses developing structure-property linkages for glass fibre reinforced composites. It examines two samples using micro-CT imaging and fibre metric analysis. As the number of samples is small, simulated microstructures are generated with different fibre orientations and finite element analysis is used to obtain simulated property data. Graphs of stress, strain, and two-point statistics are presented to analyze the relationships between fibre structure and mechanical properties for elongated, diagonal, and random fibre configurations.
Svasamsoft offers creative IT services like graphics and multimedia solutions, 2D and 3D animation, virtual trade events, 3D Virtualization, Special Effects, 360 Panoramic View, E- Brochures, E- Banners, Creative Design, Logo Design and more.
IJRET : International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology is an international peer reviewed, online journal published by eSAT Publishing House for the enhancement of research in various disciplines of Engineering and Technology. The aim and scope of the journal is to provide an academic medium and an important reference for the advancement and dissemination of research results that support high-level learning, teaching and research in the fields of Engineering and Technology. We bring together Scientists, Academician, Field Engineers, Scholars and Students of related fields of Engineering and Technology
VicHealth Innovation Challenge - Alcohol: Lightning Talk Mark Stone, Good SportsDoing Something Good
Doing Something Good collaborated with Vic Health to facilitate a 1 Day Forum that explored ways to shape a better alcohol culture in Victoria.
We bought together researchers, healthcare providers, changemakers, venue owners, youth workers, service design professionals, social entrepreneurs, policy makers, behaviour change specialists, and representatives from organisations working on youth and mental health issues.
The Forum gave participants the opportunity to connect, learn, exchange useful information and provide a space for conversations that matter.
The format incorporated innovative methodologies including World Café and Open Space with an opening keynote presentation and 10 Lightning Talks throughout the day.
Find more on the Discovery & Insights Forum at http://doingsomethinggood.com.au/vichealth-innovation-challenge-alcohol-discovery-insights-forum/
Learn more about the VicHealth Innovation Challenge Alcohol at http://challenge.vichealth.vic.gov.au/challenges/alcohol/
This document provides contact information for Goigi, a company that creates direct mail, taglines, and jingle lyrics. It lists Goigi's website and phone numbers for their offices in India, the US/Canada, the UK, and Australia, as well as their general email address for inquiries.
This document contains the curriculum vitae of Indah Candra Kirana. It details her personal information, education history, skills, work experience and certifications. She has worked as a cook and commis at several hotels and cruise lines, including her current role as a Commis at Swiss-BelHotel Lagoi Bay in Bintan, Indonesia. Her education includes a degree from Akademi Pariwisata NHI Bandung in food production and hotel management.
Farida El Sheshingy is a female footballer, representing Egypt on the upcoming sports reality TV show series, 'Leah & The Footballers'. This is a photo deck of Farida
Dynamics of live_cells_in_conway_game_of_life_Arvind Pan
This document discusses how Conway's Game of Life can imitate basic physical dynamics like rotation and translation without knowledge of underlying physical forces. The Game of Life involves a grid of cells that can be alive or dead, following simple rules. Patterns in the Game like a "Blinker" oscillate in a way that imitates rotation over time. A "Glider" pattern translates across the grid, imitating translation. The document argues this approach could be used to study more complex phenomena like transport properties in complex systems, even without fully understanding interaction forces.
PPT consist of,
1) What is relative CTR?
2) Where will you get this Metrics?
3) Why Numbers are in 1x Format?
4) Why does Relative CTR matter?
5) How to optimize Relative CTR?
Request everyone to go through attached PPT and share your thoughts, understanding or any questions on the same.
Amy Jaramillo of IDEAL-NM, Bob Currie of Montana Digital Academy, and Dawn Nordine of Wisconsin Virtual School share information about their respective organizations and their unique research needs.
This document provides information for a new third grade student. It answers common questions about supplies, lining up, snacks, water bottles, backpacks, school start time, homework, whether third grade will be fun, and introduces the teacher, Mrs. Staples.
This is a study of Jesus as our protector. He will strengthen and protect from the evil one. We need His protection for we are not always aware of the snares of the evil one.
Jesus was urging us to pray and never give upGLENN PEASE
This document discusses the importance of perseverance in prayer based on a parable from Luke 18:1-8. It provides three key points:
1. The parable illustrates that believers should always pray and not lose heart, using the example of a widow who persistently asks an unjust judge for justice until he relents. If an unjust judge will grant a request, how much more will a righteous God answer the prayers of his people.
2. Though God may delay in answering prayers, this is not due to his absence or indifference, but for reasons that will become clear later and that are for the benefit of the believers.
3. Believers should continue praying without ceasing and not lose
1. Understanding God's will is true wisdom that provides many benefits such as bringing peace, removing fear of death, and showing how to escape sin and misery.
2. Knowing God's will requires thorough understanding of scripture and reducing knowledge to practice, which allows accurate obedience.
3. Some signs of lacking wisdom include always talking, condemning others, rejecting criticism, changing views frequently, and insisting on one's own will. True wisdom understands and follows God's will.
This document is an introduction to a series of sermons on Bible Adventism. It discusses the author's faith as a Seventh-day Adventist, which emphasizes the second coming of Christ and observance of the seventh-day Sabbath. The introduction explains that Adventists differ from other religions based on their interpretation of the Bible, not for personal preference or denominational influence. It asserts that the Bible should be taken literally unless figures of speech are indicated, and that Adventists do not set dates for Christ's return but watch for the signs of the times as described in scripture.
1. The document discusses Jesus being an anchor for the soul, providing hope and assurance. It describes the Christian's hope as freedom from sin and suffering, spiritual perfection, and heavenly blessedness.
2. The hope acts as an anchor, enabling Christians to withstand the storms of life. Though unseen, the anchor is firmly fixed through Jesus, who entered heaven as the believers' forerunner.
3. Believers can be assured their hope will be realized due to the character of the anchor and anchorage in Jesus, and his presence in heaven guaranteeing the fulfillment of their hope.
This document discusses Jesus being our forerunner and the anchor of the soul. It describes how Jesus entered heaven first on our behalf, becoming a high priest forever. It then explores the object of the Christian's hope as freedom from sin and suffering, spiritual perfection, and heavenly blessedness. The influence of hope is discussed as an anchor that enables Christians to withstand life's storms. The realization of hope is assured by the sureness of the anchor and Jesus' presence within the veil of heaven as our forerunner.
1) Stewardship refers to the careful and responsible management of something that has been entrusted to one's care, such as property or an organization.
2) The document discusses different areas of stewardship including the church, family, our bodies, our neighbors, and property in general.
3) Effective stewardship involves using the talents and resources God has given us to serve and care for others.
CLP Training Talk 1- Evangelism & Spiritual WarfareChristine Cayona
This document discusses spiritual weapons and protection for spiritual warfare. It outlines four spiritual weapons: commitment to Christ's cause through righteousness and purity; zeal and single-minded devotion to God; the Word of God; and spiritual gifts like wisdom, discernment, and tongues. It also describes the armor of God for protection: truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. It emphasizes using these weapons and armor through daily Bible reading, prayer, and resisting the devil. The conclusion exhorts balancing not attributing everything to the devil while still resisting him through submission to God.
The document summarizes the full armor of God described in Ephesians 6:10-18. It explains each piece of armor: the belt of truth refers to relying on God's word as truth; the breastplate of righteousness protects the heart and comes from having a right standing with God through Jesus; peace in the gospel protects the feet; faith acts as a shield against attacks; salvation through Jesus protects the mind; and the sword of the Spirit, God's word, is used to fight spiritual battles. It emphasizes relying on God's power and truth rather than human understanding alone.
This document discusses the biblical concept of justification. It provides 7 observations about justification:
1. Justification is based solely on the blood of Jesus, not any righteousness within the person.
2. Justification means God declares a person righteous, rather than making them righteous.
3. Justification is complete - a person is either 100% justified or condemned, there is no grading on a scale.
4. Justification is more than a pardon since it requires the penalty of sin to be paid.
5. Justification has both a positive and negative element - sins are forgiven and righteousness is credited.
6. Justification occurs once for all time, not something that must be regained.
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The "Learning and Living the God-centered life" had a retreat in which the theme was The Gospel. Here is our Friday night teaching was specifically designed to exhort each of us to stay steadfast in Christ!
A verse by verse commentary on Ephesians 4 1-16 dealing with Paul's teaching on the unity of the body of Christ, the ascension of Christ, and how to grow up to be like Christ. Paul goes on to deal with living as Christians of light with a host of instructions on how to do it.
The document is a Sunday school lesson discussing the righteousness of Christ that comes through faith. It makes three key points:
1) Imputed righteousness refers to God crediting believers with Christ's righteousness when they trust in Him for salvation. This is done without our participation.
2) Imparted righteousness refers to God empowering believers from within through faith to live righteously. This is done in us with our participation in the sanctification process.
3) Both imputed and imparted righteousness are necessary - we are declared righteous through imputation and transformed from within through impartation as we cooperate with the Holy Spirit.
The Eternal Value of A Sound Conscience
Dictionary Definition of conscience
1a: the sense or consciousness of the moral goodness or blameworthiness of one’s own conduct, intentions, or character together with a feeling of obligation to do right or be good e.g. She had a guilty conscience.
b: a faculty, power, or principle enjoining good acts guided by conscience
2: conformity to what one considers to be correct, right, or morally good : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS
3: sensitive regard for fairness or justice : SCRUPLE e.g. a wealthy man with no conscience
“A knowledge or sense of right and wrong, with a compulsion to do right; moral judgement that opposes the violation of a previously recognized ethical principle and that leads to feelings of guilt.”
The conscience is for us to discern right from wrong, to justify or to condemn. Knowledge shows what is right or wrong but our conscience is that part of us that approves of what is right and disapproves of what is contrary to it. The conscience is a part of our spirit:
I tell the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 9:1)
The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God. (Romans 8:16)
The conscience is part of the spirit
In the unregenerate man, the conscience as a part of the heart is devoid of guidance from the Spirit of God; but restricted within limits by the grace of God. But at salvation the conscience is restored to perform it’s full functions as part of the spirit of man.
And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live. (Deuteronomy 30:6)
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (Proverbs 4:23)
It is possible for us to defile our conscience.
By maltreating it we can lessen its acuteness or sensitivity.
If we persist in disobeying it and if we persist in aligning our life and our thoughts with things that are condemned by the conscience, it can be influenced and then go on to be defiled.
The hot iron KILLS THE NERVES and renders the part i.e. the conscience insensitive
Our conscience is like a moral nerve for our soul. Imagine a sensitive surface with nerves and nerve endings sensitive to the slightest touch and able to feel the sensation of pain. Then you bring this hot iron and you place it on it to seal off all the nerve routes. It will surely become hard and callous; so that even if you pinch it or stick a pin into it, you will feel nothing. You have just caused the kind of hardness and callousness that renders it insensitive and sometimes dead.
It is possible for man to do this to his/her conscience and the be rendered capable of doing the most terrible things and are not aware of the fact that they are doing it any longer. THE CONSIENCE IS SEARED. This can go on until THERE IS NO MORE HUMAN FEELING.
In this end-time period we are in, a believer is expected
This document provides instructions and background for a retreat. It outlines 5 main points to be covered, including being on time, providing notes, and having an interactive dialogue. It encourages getting back into God's word and building a foundation of Bible doctrine. The retreat aims to teach the God-centered view of the Bible over a man-centered view. It provides instructions for participants to pray, prepare, and study scripture references in advance. Exhortations are given to not harden one's heart like Israel did after leaving Egypt. Attendees are encouraged to hold fast to their assurance in Christ and not drift from what they have heard.
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This document contains excerpts from Ellen White on the topics of Isaiah 58, the condition of the world, justification by faith as the third angel's message, revealing God's character of love, helping the needy world, and more. Key points include:
- Isaiah 58 outlines God's chosen fast of loosening bands of wickedness and letting the oppressed go free.
- Justification by faith is the message of Christ's righteousness that prepares the way for His second coming, which is the glory of God in the third angel's message.
- God's people are called to reveal His character of love by manifesting His grace in their lives and helping those in need.
The document outlines the sanctuary service in the earthly tabernacle and its antitype in Jesus' heavenly ministry. It describes the daily and yearly services on earth, which pointed to the continual intercession of Jesus and His final atonement cleansing believers of sin's record. It urges readers to come humbly before God's judgment, pleading only the merits of Christ, who will present believers faultless before the Father.
The document discusses two main decrees in end times prophecy:
1. The first decree issued by the United States that causes persecution of God's people.
2. The universal death decree issued after probation closes that gives authority to kill saints.
It argues that the universal death decree cannot be issued before probation closes, as God's restraining influence on governments remains until Jesus finishes His work as high priest. The Great Controversy and Spirit of Prophecy writings depict the death decree only occurring after Jesus leaves the sanctuary at the end of the investigative judgment.
The document discusses the parable of the ten virgins from Matthew 25:1-13. It provides commentary on the symbolism and meaning within the parable. Key points include:
- The ten virgins represent the experience of the end-time church. The wise virgins have oil while the foolish do not.
- The oil represents the Holy Spirit or heavenly grace. The lamps represent the Word of God.
- At the midnight cry, the foolish virgins are found unready as they lack the Holy Spirit and righteous character.
- Christ's coming in the parable represents the investigative judgment, where characters will be weighed in God's balances. The foolish will be
This document discusses the origins and characteristics of the Laodicean church in the context of Seventh-day Adventist theology. It references letters from 1845 that argue the Laodicean church emerges from the Philadelphia church and will be lukewarm, self-sufficient, and in need of nothing despite being wretched. The letters warn of a growing Laodicean influence among Sabbatarian Adventists that will oppose the message of the Advent Review publishing committee.
This document discusses the symbolism of the church being the bride of Christ. It asserts that in 1844, Christ entered the most holy place of the heavenly sanctuary to be married to the New Jerusalem, which represents His union with the church. It states that Christ loves the church and gave Himself for it. The church is composed of true believers who are citizens of the New Jerusalem. When Christ returns, He will consummate His blessed union with His church. The sealing of God's people represents their marriage to Christ. The judgment prepares God's people to receive the seal and be part of Christ's eternal bride.
The document discusses the true nature of the shaking that was prophesied by Ellen White. It argues that the shaking is the work of the investigative judgment, where God separates the wheat from the tares. During this time, God's people experience an affliction of the soul where they plead for forgiveness and cleansing. Jesus then provides a special atonement or cleansing for His people, removing the record of their sins and clothing them in His perfect righteousness. This final atonement experienced during the judgment is what prepares God's people to receive the latter rain and give the loud cry.
The document discusses the attainment of ultimate character perfection in God's people prior to the Second Advent. It asserts that character development will continue even after being sealed, as revival and strengthening from the latter rain and trials during the time of trouble further perfect character. God's people will mature until Jesus' character is perfectly reproduced in them, at which time He will return. The latter rain prepares the righteous for translation at the Second Coming by ripening their characters like grain.
The document discusses the judgment of the living as a period of time during which God's people will be judged and sealed or rejected prior to the close of probation. It provides biblical references and quotes from Ellen White that describe the judgment of the living as an investigative process where names are accepted or rejected. The quotes portray it as a solemn event where the righteous will receive God's seal and be separated from the unrighteous.
1. The document discusses the order of events outlined in Acts 3:19 regarding repentance, the blotting out of sins in the investigative judgment, and the reception of the latter rain.
2. It provides commentary from the book The Great Controversy and writings of Ellen G. White to support the interpretation that sins must first be blotted out in the investigative judgment before the latter rain can be received.
3. Diagrams are presented showing the relationship between repentance, the investigative judgment, and the latter rain as the final events in earth's history unfold.
1. The document discusses the glorious state of the church during the latter rain, which follows a shaking or sifting of the church.
2. It describes how the faithful will sigh and cry over the sins in the church, and will be sealed as they afflict their souls.
3. After the shaking removes the unfaithful, the latter rain will revive God's people and the church will appear "fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners."
The document discusses the experience that will bring God's people the seal of God. It describes how God's people will recognize their own sinfulness and unworthiness during the investigative judgment. Jesus will take away their filthy garments and clothe them with his robe of righteousness. They will receive the seal of God and be eternally secure from the tempter's devices, protected by holy angels.
Dr. Kellogg argued that while some believed the loud cry had already begun, the works described in scripture that should precede the loud cry had not fully been carried out by Seventh-day Adventists. He believed that Adventists must do more in areas of health, charity, and helping the needy before the loud cry could make a significant impact. Others like A.T. Jones believed the loud cry had already begun through the revelation of Christ's righteousness. There was disagreement around whether Adventists were adequately fulfilling their missional responsibilities prior to the loud cry.
The document discusses the need for churches to fulfill their duty of helping those in need through acts of service and charity. It suggests that when churches actively work to relieve suffering in their communities through programs like medical missionary work, God will bless their efforts and use them to spread his message throughout the world. It also notes that failing to engage in works of mercy keeps churches from prospering.
The document discusses the biblical concept of atonement. It notes that atonement means "at-one-ment" or being "at one" with God. It explores multiple Bible passages showing Jesus and the Father being "one" in works and purpose. It indicates Jesus' works of healing and helping people fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy. It suggests true followers of Christ will perform similar works of healing, helping the oppressed, feeding the hungry, and uplifting those in need. By doing these works, believers can experience at-one-ment with God and others.
The document discusses how believers are sanctified and born again by the Word and the Holy Spirit. It provides several Bible verses showing that sanctification comes through the Spirit and belief in the truth of God's Word. The Word of God is said to be the mechanism by which the Spirit is carried to the believer, as the messages of God's Spirit are poured out through His Word. When believers accept the living, spirit-giving messages of God's Word, the Holy Spirit is then able to work within them to transform the mind. However, the document cautions that the Spirit should not be confused with God or thought of as inhabiting believers in a way that compromises free will. Overall, the key points are that sanctification
This document discusses the final demonstration of God's wisdom and justice. It explains that God will demonstrate through the sealing of the 144,000 that He can correctly identify those who are worthy of salvation. It notes the 144,000 will face their most difficult test during the "time of Jacob's trouble" when it will seem like God has become their enemy, yet they will remain faithful. This will prove to onlooking beings that God's judgments on saving the righteous and destroying the wicked are justified.
The document discusses the history of interactions between the Jews and Greeks after Alexander the Great's conquests. Many young Jewish men were encouraged to study in Greek schools in Alexandria to gain knowledge, influence, and prestige. Over time, this led to a decline in spiritual influence as rabbinical teachings and traditions increased in importance. By the time of Christ, the Jews had lost sight of the spiritual meaning behind their rituals and ceremonies, instead focusing on outward compliance to numerous man-made traditions and laws. This legalism and hypocrisy had replaced a relationship with God.
This document discusses the latter rain and Pentecost, drawing comparisons between the two outpourings of the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical references to support the concept of a latter rain revival as foretold in prophecies such as Zechariah 10:1 and Joel 2:23. The document asserts that as with Pentecost, God's people must earnestly seek the Holy Spirit and have living connections to God in order to experience the latter rain and be prepared for Christ's return.
This document discusses the significance of Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. It references visions of a great reformatory movement among God's people with signs of healing and intercession. The Pentecostal outpouring was a sign from heaven that Christ's inauguration as priest and king was complete. The document encourages studying the book of Acts and cultivating deeper piety and humility. It draws parallels between the former and latter rains spoken of by Joel that ripen the harvest, representing the early and latter outpourings of God's spirit.
The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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1. WHY SHOULD WE REALLY STUDY?!
2Ti 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth.
Give diligence, 2Pe 1:10, or make an effort so to discharge-the
duties of the ministerial office as to meet the Divine
approbation. The object of the ministry is not to please
men. Such doctrines should be preached, and such plans
formed, and such a manner of life pursued, as God will
approve. To do this demands study or care--for there are
many temptations to the opposite course; there are many
things the tendency of which is to lead a minister to seek
popular favour rather than the Divine approval. If any man
please God, it will be as the result of the working of the
Holy Spirit and a careful life in obedience to God by faith in
Jesus Christ.
2. That we may be workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
A man faithfully performing his duty, so that when he looks
over what he has done, he may not blush.
And it is in rightly dividing the word of truth. The word
here rendered "rightly dividing," occurs nowhere else in the
New Testament. It means, properly, to cut straight, to
divide right; and the allusion here may be to a steward who
makes a proper distribution to each one under his care of
such things as his office and their necessities require. See
Barnes on Mt 13:52. Some have supposed that there is an
allusion here to the Jewish priest cutting or dividing the
sacrifice into proper parts; others, that the allusion is to the
Scribes dividing the law into sections; others, to a carver
distributing food to the guests at a feast. Robinson (Lex.)
renders it, "rightly proceeding as to the word of truth;" that
is, rightfully and skillfully teaching the word of truth.
3. The idea seems to be, that the minister
of the gospel is to make a proper
distribution of that word, adapting his
instructions to the circumstances and
wants of his hearers, and giving to each
that which will be fitted to nourish the
soul for heaven. MORESO I SAY
THERE IS NO TAILOR THAT CAN
COME UP WITH A RIGHT OR
FITTING DRESS HAVING A WRONG
CUT OR WRONG MEASUREMENTS.
4. 1Pe 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be
ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you
a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
In Isa 8:13 this is, "sanctify the Lord of hosts himself;" that is,
in that connexion, regard him as your Protector, and be
afraid of him, and not of what man can do. The sense in the
passage before us is, "In your hearts, or in the affections of
the soul, regard the Lord God as holy, and act towards him
with that confidence which a proper respect for one so great
and so holy demands. In the midst of dangers, be not
intimidated; dread not what man can do, but evince proper
reliance on a holy God, and flee to him with the confidence
which is due to one so glorious." This contains, however, a
more general direction, applicable to Christians at all times.
It is, that in our hearts we are to esteem God as a holy
being, and in all our deportment to act towards him as such.
5. The object of Peter in quoting the passage from
Isaiah, was to lull the fears of those whom he
addressed, and preserve them from any alarms in
view of the persecutions to which they might be
exposed; the trials which would be brought upon
them by men. Thus, in entire accordance with the
sentiment as employed by Isaiah, he says, "Be not
afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; but sanctify
the Lord God in your hearts." That is, "in order to
keep the mind calm in trials, sanctify the Lord in your
hearts; regard him as your holy God and Saviour;
make him your refuge. This will allay all your fears,
and secure you from all that you dread." The
sentiment of the passage then is, that the sanctifying
of the Lord God in our hearts, or proper confidence in
him as a holy and righteous God, will deliver us from
fear.
6. What is meant by our-sanctifying the Lord God? It
cannot mean to make him holy, for he is perfectly
holy, whatever may be our estimate of him; and our
views of him evidently can make no change in his
character. The meaning therefore must be, that we
should regard him as holy in our estimate of him, or
in the feelings which we have towards him. This may
include the following things:
(1.) To esteem or regard him as a holy being, in
contradistinction from all those feelings which rise up
in the heart against him--the feelings of complaining
and murmuring under his dispensations, as if he were
severe and harsh; the feelings of dissatisfaction with
his government, as if it were partial and unequal; the
feelings of rebellion, as if his claims were unfounded
or unjust.
7. (2.) To desire that he may be regarded by others as
holy, in accordance with the petition in the Lord's
prayer, (Mt 6:9,) "hallowed be thy name;" that is, "let
thy name be esteemed to be holy everywhere;" a
feeling in opposition to that which is regardless of the
honour which he may receive in the world. When we
esteem a friend, we desire that all due respect should
be shown him by others; we wish that all who know
him should have the same views that we have; we are
sensitive to his honour, just in proportion as we love
him.
(3.) To act towards him as holy, that is, to obey his
laws, and acquiesce in all his requirements, as if they
were just and good. This implies,
8. (3.) To act towards him as holy, that is, to obey his
laws, and acquiesce in all his requirements, as if they
were just and good. This implies, if we sanctify the
Lord God in our hearts, there will be a belief that he
will do all things well, and the mind will be calm.
However dark his dispensations may be, we shall be
assured that everything is ordered aright. In a storm
at sea, a child may be calm when he feels that his
father is at the helm, and assures him that there is no
danger. In a battle, the mind of a soldier may be calm,
if he has confidence in his commander, and he
assures him that all is safe. So in anything, if we have
the assurance that the best thing is done that can be,
that the issues will all be right, the mind will be calm.
But in this respect the highest confidence that can
exist, is that which is reposed in God.
9. There will be the assurance that all is safe. "Though I walk," says
David, "through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no
evil, for thou art with me," Ps 23:4. "The Lord is my light and my
salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?" Ps 27:1. "God is our refuge and
strength, a very present help in trouble: therefore will not we
fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be
carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof roar
and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling
thereof," Ps 46:1-3. Let us ever then regard the Lord as holy, just,
and good. Let us flee to him in all the trials of the present life,
and in the hour of death repose on his arm. Every other source of
trust will fail; and whatever else may be our reliance, when the
hour of anguish approaches, that reliance will fail, and that
which we dreaded will overwhelm us. Nor riches, nor honours,
nor earthly friends, can save us from those alarms, or be a
security for our souls when "the rains descend, and the floods
come, and the winds blow" upon us.
10. 1Peter 3:15 “AND BE READY ALWAYS”. THAT IS,
(a.) be always able to do it; have such reasons for the hope that is in you
that they can be stated; or, have good and substantial reasons; and
(b.) be willing to state those reasons on all proper occasions. No man
ought to entertain opinions for which a good reason cannot be given; and
every man ought to be willing to state the grounds of his hope on all
proper occasions. A Christian should have such intelligent views of the
truth of his religion, and such constant evidence in his own heart and life
that he is a child of God, as to be able at any time to satisfy a candid
inquirer that the Bible is a revelation from heaven, and that it is proper
for him to cherish the hope of salvation. THE WORD HERE USED IS
RENDERED DEFENCE, AC 22:1; PHP 1:7,17; ANSWER, AC 25:16; 1CO
9:3; 2TI 4:16; 1PE 3:15; AND CLEARING OF YOURSELVES IN 2CO 7:11.
WE ARE NOT TO HOLD OURSELVES READY TO MAKE AN
APOLOGY FOR OUR RELIGION AS IF IT WERE A WRONG THING
TO BE A CHRISTIAN; BUT WE ARE ALWAYS TO BE READY TO GIVE
REASONS FOR REGARDING IT AS TRUE.
11. Any one has a right respectfully to ask another on
what grounds he regards his religion as true; for every
man has a common interest in religion, and in
knowing what is the truth on the subject. If any man,
therefore, asks us candidly and respectfully by what
reasons we have been led to embrace the gospel, and
on what grounds we regard it as true, we are under
obligation to state those grounds in the best manner
that we are able. We should regard it not as an
impertinent intrusion into our private affairs, but as
an opportunity of doing good to others, and to
honour the Master whom we serve. Nay, we should
hold ourselves in readiness to state the grounds of our
faith and hope, whatever may be the motive of the
inquirer, and in whatever manner the request may be
made.
12. Those who were persecuted for their religion, were
under obligation to make as good a defence of it as
they could, and to state to their persecutors the
"reason" of the hope which they entertained. And so
now, if a man attacks our religion; if he ridicules us
for being Christians; if he tauntingly asks us what
reason we have for believing the truth of the Bible, it
is better to tell him in a kind manner, and to meet his
taunt with a kind and strong argument, than to
become angry, or to turn away with contempt. The
best way to disarm him, is to show him that by
embracing religion we are not fools in understanding;
and, by a kind temper, to convince him that the
influence of religion over us when we are abused and
insulted, is a "reason" why we should love our
religion, and why he should too.
13. The reason which we have ourselves for cherishing a hope
of heaven, or the experimental and practical views which we
have of religion, which constitute a just ground of hope.
The first part of this duty--that we are to state the reasons
why we regard the system of religion which we have
embraced as true--implies, that we should be acquainted
with the evidences of the truth of Christianity, and be able
to state them to others. Christianity is founded on evidence;
and though it cannot be supposed that every Christian will
be able to understand all that is involved in what are called
the evidences of Christianity, or to meet all the objections of
the enemies of the gospel; yet every man who becomes a
Christian should have such intelligent views of religion, and
of the evidences of the truth of the Bible, that he can show
to others that the religion which he has embraced has
claims to their attention, or that it is not a mere matter of
education, of tradition, or of feeling.
14. It should also be an object with every Christian to
increase his acquaintance with the evidences of
the truth of religion, not only for his own stability
and comfort in the faith, but that he may be able
to defend religion if attacked, or to guide others if
they are desirous of knowing what is truth. The
second part of this duty, that we state the reasons
which we have for cherishing the hope of heaven
as a personal matter, implies; There should be, in
fact, a well-founded hope of heaven; that is, that
we have evidence that we are true Christians, since
it is impossible to give a "reason" of the hope that
is in us unless there are reasons for it.
15. We be able to state in a clear and intelligent manner what
constitutes evidence of piety, or what should be reasonably
regarded as such; an d a Christian should always be willing
to converse about his religion. He should have such a deep
conviction of its truth, of its importance, and of his personal
interest in it; he should have a hope so firm, so cheering, so
sustaining, that he will be always prepared to converse on
the prospect of heaven, and to endeavour to lead others to
walk in the path to life.
With meekness. With modesty; without any spirit of
ostentation; with gentleness of manner. This seems to be
added on the supposition that they sometimes might be
rudely assailed; that the questions might be proposed in a
spirit of cavil; that it might be done in a taunting or
insulting manner. Even though this should be done, they
were not to fall into a passion, to manifest resentment, or to
retort in an angry and revengeful manner; but, in a calm
and gentle spirit, they were to state the reasons of their faith
and hope, and leave the matter there.
16. And fear. Marg., reverence. The sense seems to be, "in
the fear of God; with a serious and reverent spirit; as
in the presence of Him who sees and hears all things."
It evidently does not mean with the fear or dread of
those who propose the question, but with that serious
and reverent frame of mind which is produced by a
deep impression of the importance of the subject, and
a conscious sense of the presence of God. We should
esteem it a privilege to bear our testimony to the
truth and value of religion, and to stand up as the
advocates of truth in the world. Though we may be
rudely assailed, it is an honour to speak in defence of
religion; though we are persecuted and reviled, it is a
privilege to be permitted in anyway to show our
fellow-men that there is such a thing as true religion,
and that man may cherish the hope of heaven.
17. Now we are told
that:
Mr 13:9 But take heed to yourselves: for they shall
deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues
ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before
rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony
against them.
BUT
Mr 13:11 When they shall lead you, and deliver you
up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall
speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever
18. OBSERVE:
John 14:26: But the Comforter, which
is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father
will send in my name, he shall teach
you all things, and bring all things to
your remembrance, whatsoever I
have said unto you. HOW THE
SPIRIT THEN BRING IN
REMEMBRANCE WHAT WE HAVE
NEGLECTED? IT IS IMPOSSIBLE.
19. ANOTHER IMPORTANT REASON WE
SHOULD STUDY IS
2Ti 2:2 And the things that
thou hast heard of me
among many witnesses,
the same commit thou to
faithful men, who shall be
able to teach others also.
20. This is a solemn charge which Christ has given
to all His disciples in Matthew 28:19, 20.
The same things we have been taught we have
to commit to faithful men. They are not only
for our benefits but for others (Phil 2:4, 5). This
is a clear warrant for ministers to set apart
others to the same sacred office. What the
church lacks today is true ministers dedicated
to passing a button to others so that the fields
which are ripe may have enough reapers to
accomplish the work of propagating the end-time
everlasting Gospel.
21. SOME HAVE GIVEN
EXCUSES THAT THEY
DO NOT KNOW HOW
TO PREACH, WHAT
ABOUT THE SILENT
SERMONS THEN!