Tag: Christian
How to Live Successfully
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 After the Israelites crossed the Jordan River on dry land into the Promised Land, God told Joshua to circumcise all of […]
Read MoreJoseph, God’s Plan
“And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.” Genesis 39:3 No matter what happened in Joseph’s life, the presence of God was revealed in his life. The LORD was with Joseph. Remember some highlights […]
Read MoreA Counterfeit Christian
“Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.” Acts 8:21 Satan is very religious. He does not mind if people are religious. He actually uses religion to deceive people. There is a very interesting case in point found […]
Read MorePrecious Promises
“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.” 2 Peter 1:4 As Peter began this second letter, read how he introduced himself. “Simon Peter, a servant […]
Read MoreTo Live is Christ
Paul wrote a letter to Philemon. Philemon was a Christian and a fellow laborer with Paul and Timothy. “Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints” (Philemon 1:5). Philemon was a faithful Christian, and Paul acknowledged the love and faith revealed […]
Read MoreNo Common Ground
Paul loved the church at Corinth and poured his heart and life into them as he taught them how to live faithfully, pleasing Christ. We found that Paul taught each Christian to be an ambassador for Christ, representing Him to the world (see 2 Corinthians 5:20-21). Paul continued teaching the […]
Read MorePaul’s Encouragement and Warning
Excerpt from Y3Q2 Lesson 10: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey: “The leaders in the church of Ephesus, of whom Paul had called to himself to speak, needed to realize that Paul would no longer be there physically to rely upon. They had to step up and take care of God’s church. […]
Read MoreGreat is Thy Faithfulness
Today is a day of uncertainty. The news is full of earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, illnesses, the possibility of food shortages, wars and rumors of wars, and so many other things of which to be fearful. This leads to much apprehension in the world today. I have never known a […]
Read MoreBe Faithful
God has a special plan for each Christian’s life. It is important to read God’s Word (Bible), hearing from God, to learn what that plan is. It is then a choice to either follow God’s plan for that life, or choose to disregard what God has planned. There are many […]
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