Those who live by the Spirit in prayer, love, hospitality and spiritual gifts see God’s glory as they participate in Christ’s suffering. They are then equipped to shepherd His flock and receive the crown of life while experiencing exaltation, restoration and strengthening through humility and standing firm in the faith. Live in the Spirit By…
People experience healing after suffering through genuine faith, obeying God redeems them from empty life, growing spiritually by drinking God’s word, becoming a living stone to offer spiritual sacrifices, and enduring injustice while entrusting themselves to Christ. A healed person influences God and their spouse and becomes a peacemaker in various spheres of life through…
You receive answers to prayer and exaltation, prevent sin and God’s judgment, and receive His blessings and healing through prayer, submission to His will and perseverance. Receive Answers to Prayer By Asking with Right MotivesPersonal desires that waged war in peoples’ souls caused fights and quarrels that lead to killing and coveting. They received legitimate…
James explains how to gain a life-giving faith. Those who persevere joyfully in trials, study and apply God’s word, love their rich and poor neighbors, express good works through their faith, praise God with their tongue and choose heavenly wisdom gain spiritual maturity, receive crown of life, express pure religion, show mercy and active faith, prevent…
How does a person seek God and exercise faith for eternal reward? Hebrews 11-13 answer that question. Obey God in impossible situations requiring supernatural intervention. Bless others by choosing mistreatment and disgrace. Fight spiritual battles without knowing the results. Fix your eyes on Jesus submitting to His discipline. Worship God by living in peace and…
Often people devalue theology, but it should lead to godly living. Understanding Christ’s Melchizedek priesthood of indestructible life helps you intercede in His name for deliverance from sin and walk in the New Covenant with God’s word in your heart and mind. Understanding the Old Testament tabernacle helps you prioritize Christ’s sacrifice on the cross…
Because Jesus is heir of all things, Creator, radiance of God’s glory, sustainer, purifier of sin, sits on God’s righteous throne and defeated Satan’s power of death, all of creation can be subject to you (Heb. 1-3). You make creation subject to you by responding in faith to the gospel message, allowing God’s word judge…
“We must know the power of the Blood if we are to know the power of God. Our knowing experimentally the power of the Word, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the power of prayer is dependant upon our knowing the power of the Blood of Christ” (R. A. Torrey) What enables Jesus’ death on…
“The Christian faith is meant to be lived moment by moment. It isn’t some broad, general outline–it’s a long walk with a real Person. Details count: passing thoughts, small sacrifices, a few encouraging words, little acts of kindness, brief victories over nagging sins” (Joni Eareckson Tada). Paul shared his faith so he could refresh others. Sharing…
Elders should lay a foundation of sound doctrine and focus on teaching older men and women so they can disciple young people in godly living to attract others to Christ. Appoint Godly Elders To Oversee God’s WorkPaul was an apostle of Jesus Christ for the knowledge of truth that led to godliness. It rested on…
In order to free those ensnared by Satan through selfishness, pleasure and religion, handle God’s word accurately, be empowered by the Holy Spirit and strong teamwork, preach the word in evangelism without shame, and equip faithful men in God’s word to do good works. Be Empowered By the Holy SpiritPaul, an apostle of Christ, wrote…
The actions of an effective congregation involve spiritual development, godly examples, family relationships, qualified leaders, respectful connections with the world and doing good deeds with generosity. Train Yourself for Godliness Enjoying Every Created ThingThe Spirit said in later times that some abandoned the faith and followed deceiving spirits from hypocritical liars. They forbid people to…