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You cannot please God without faith: anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and he rewards those who sincerely seek him - Hebrews 11:6. Where faith operates, God's power will soon be at work. Faith justifies, it makes us right in God's sight. When we believe in Jesus, our faith sets in motion the efficacy that results from his perfect shed blood. When a person believes in Christ, heaven and earth unite as one. Thus one takes courage because sins are dealt with and the joy of a cleansed heart begins to heal stress and toxins that wear down the body and make it sick. Faith has healing virtue. Faith reaches out to the unlovely and the unwanted sinner in his or her greatest need. The Christian pathway has plenty of troubles and tears that are inescapable, and sometimes the most important lessons and spiritual truths are gained as a result of failings. But many pains and pitfalls can be avoided in the Christian walk if wise advice is heeded. There's always something new to learn in the walk of faith. At some point in time Christians will encounter challenging situations where some, or all of the spiritual advice listed here will assist them in their walk of faith. Strength for the Christian Experience covers the following relevant topics: Have faith that God has forgiven you; Faith Defined; Utterly reject negative thoughts that accuse God; Stay focused on the New Testament; and, You cannot buy or earn salvation, ever Also, Recognize and activate your priesthood; Don't ever think that you are the only one; Be the person God wants you to be; and, Get regular spiritual renewals. Take courage, God is on your side. Inspirational and Instructional.

Guidance is one of the most important lessons in the Christian experience, and let's face it, many Christians are unable to discern the voice of the Lord and are unfamiliar with the term called 'the leading of the Spirit.' This is a growth issue. Some Believers grow slowly and some grow quickly. Some are ready for it, others are not yet there. Because pastors and modern day clergy have such a huge impact upon the guidance of Believers and their spiritual dispositions, I will explain the purpose of the ministry gifts and their human personalities. Remember, Christians must never exalt men to the status of sainthood and perfection. Every Believer is a unique priest and a saint in God's economy. However some men and women have great gifting's to build up and encourage the church.

Genesis digresses from Joseph to Judah because the story of Redemption must follow the genealogy of the promised Messiah. Surprisingly, the brother who suggested the sale of Joseph to the Ishmaelite traders is the man we now follow. Joseph the son of Rachel saved Israel and received the Birthright. Judah, the son of Leah hated Joseph because his father favored him and because Joseph exhibited spiritual qualities that irritated the brothers. Yet Judah's destiny, in reality, proved to be far greater than Josephs, in terms of future posterity and eternal significance. But how could Judah know such a thing in his carnal state.

It is true God could stop temptations that attack us, and it's also true God could halt suffering inflicted upon people. However, it would probably mean the end of the world because with sin loose on the earth there will always be suffering and misery. I suspect God has predestined people not yet born: if the world ends before they arrive, there will be many vacant spots in Heaven. Because God has chosen faith in Jesus as the vehicle for activating the salvation of men, it stands to reason faith needs testing otherwise it is hardly faith at all. Satan tempted Jesus to commit suicide by some delusional notion he had divine powers. Jesus knows how it feels when tempted with suicidal thoughts. In his weakened condition he remained focused."Don't put God to a foolish test " he replied.Satan then took Jesus to the summit of a high mountain and showed him the nations of the world and all their glory. Jesus probably saw great cities light up before him: Paris, New York, Las Vegas and Rome. Satan literally said: "Come on, you don't have to put yourself through the ordeal awaiting you. If you want all this I'll give it to you; you only need to kneel and worship me."Even at the point of passing out due to lack of food Jesus did not flinch. "Save yourself the trouble." Satan said inviting Jesus to take the easy way to gain back his creation - Matthew 4:10. "Get out of here Satan," Jesus commanded him. "The Scriptures say, 'Worship and obey the Lord God alone.'" Satan had to go... he had his chance... he failed. Jesus eclipsed the First-Adam and restored man's relationship to God. Adam broke the relationship by being unfaithful to God's word. Jesus proved utterly faithful to God's word.Devotional - Inspirational - Instructional

'I know all about the Bible ' Oh yea? How many times have I heard that before?So you think you know the Bible?Well how come there are religious institutions that have over fifteen hundred years of practical Christian history yet they still haven't figured out some of the basic Bible truths. The message of Jesus is simple enough - love your neighbor as yourself. But make no mistake, the Bible and its doctrines are very complex in detail.The Word of God encourages Christians to study and accurately interpret the word of truth. If we follow this instruction and make an effort to establish a solid foundation, our Christian experience will be strong; so when storms and trials shake our lives, our faith will never stagger because it is built on a rock of truth that endures. The Scripture tells us to move on from the elementary principles of Christ toward perfection - Hebrews 6.1-3. But before one can move on successfully, the elementary or foundational principles must be sturdy so that the building of faith can be completed. This study will cover some of the elementary principles mentioned in Hebrews six. This foundational course will benefit mature Christians by reinforcing their personal knowledge of the Word of God and by revealing a correct process and pattern for practical and theological growth. The chosen foundation subjects help to cement Christian learning and will be of valuable assistance for future Bible studies.

The Bible is one of the most ancient of human records, so Genesis is relevant to men of every generation, particularly to the modern man, after all, the creation of the Universe and mankind are decidedly the main event and the most dramatic and scientific innovation of natural existence. The insights in this fantastic account are available for edification and enjoyment. God was very considerate to preserve this diary of events for mankind and therefore Bible students should drink deeply from its fountain of truths and records of beginnings. Genesis is a primitive text, yet it is profound and meaningful as it unfolds the history and eternal future of the human race. The staggering knowledge and details that God revealed to Moses at Mount Sinai were imparted to encourage all who seek eternal assurance and to reveal the absolute certainty that chance was never a component in God's redemption plan. Let me talk about consciousness: something that breathes and is aware of its existence because the great stars and galaxies in the universe have no consciousness of their existence. Science skirts around the issues and can explain the mechanics even down to the smallest molecules, but life and conscious life is still a phenomenon that flummoxes scientists; they just don't know. No doubt they will keep on investigating and searching for the genesis of life; in the meantime there is silence. So if I cannot get any suitable answers from scientists, to who or what shall I turn to for an alternative answer? Let's try the Bible and see what it says.

An inspirational and instructional Bible lesson about the life of Joseph the son of Jacob. This story is about the shaping of God's people and the developing of forgiveness, generosity, love, understanding, and leadership. Joseph, a type of Savior, sadly, but out of necessity, had to experience the full consequences of hatred and rejection from his jealous and cruel brothers.When Joseph saw the ten foreigners he recognized them instantly; a d j -vu experience poignantly confronted him. Emotions engulfed his being as the profound dreams he had had as a young lad flooded back into his memory. The brothers didn't recognize him because in their minds Joseph existed only as a deep repressed memory. So Joseph kept his identity quiet and spoke officiously and suspiciously to them.

Samuel is a fascinating and relevant topic for the genuine student of the Bible. The intimate detail supplied in it is a treasury for human behavior studies; and how blessed we are that so many facets of Israelite history and family dramas have been recorded. This study of Samuel will suit many spiritual needs and it will be useful for its variety of approaches to the subjects in the book, particularly the in-depth investigation of the personalities' motives, idiosyncrasies, and weaknesses and strengths. Designed for the spiritually hungry this account is challenging and inspirational, bearing in mind that...'The Old Testament symbolized good things to come, but it did not portray the exact image of those things to come' - Hebrews 10:1.

The story of Hannah and Samuel's birth is a love story with few details provided in the Biblical account. No one knows the true events in Elkanah's matrimonial chronology and one can only speculate how he managed to attract two wives. I created a cultural background for Bible students to understand life in the Judges period and to illustrate how Peninah symbolizes the Believer's human nature and how Hannah represents the spiritual nature. Furthermore, I employed the name Kallah from the original Hebrew word used for son's bride. Although I have taken liberties with the narrative, the core message remains accurate to the Biblical story. Elkanah seemed utterly devoted to his first wife's children, yet claimed that he loved Hannah, wife number two, the most. Serious rivalry existed between the two wives. Elkanah represents the Believer caught between two women who typify spiritual principles. Hannah, wife number two, became depressed because she could not produce offspring. She is the persecuted yet the much loved second wife. But Hannah knew how to pray and touched everyone's heart, except Peninah the first wife. She prayed for a miracle.

Samson divinely received mighty power to assist the Israelites, but at the same time, he grappled with huge deficiencies and vulnerabilities. An irritating challenge that constantly tested him severely was the allure that Philistine women had upon him; they appealed and delighted him. Carnal appetite motivated him, got him into trouble, and exacerbated his sexual needs. His human nature with all of its complexities and frailties got in the way and distracted him from his commission.It seems that the mighty power that he exercised increased his testosterone, which created problems; his sexual needs drove him crazy.

WisdomThe knowledge of wisdom shall be as honey unto your soul: when you find it there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not fail - Proverbs 24:14.Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your endeavors get understanding - Proverbs 4:7.The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way - Proverbs 14:8.How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver - Proverbs 16:16.