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Reading the Bible without confusion

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Have you ever been confused by a Bible teaching that seemed contrary to something else in the Bible? Have you ever read a scripture that seemed to contradict another scripture?   Paul said that the entire Bible is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Tim 3:16). But he also said that we need to “rightly divide the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15). We divide the word whenever we emphasize one scripture over another. So how do we divide the word rightly? In essence there are two questions we should ask when reading any scripture in the Bible: (i) What does this passage mean in light of the finished work of the cross? And (ii) who is the writer writing to or about? The filter of the cross To hear some people preach today you might conclude that the cross was of no significance. In truth, Jesus’ death on the cross is the single most important event in human history. Before the cross the old law covenant reigned. But after the cross a new covenant

CHRISTIAN DEVOTION

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After being born again, a Christian now becomes a son of God. The one who is born again has his human spirit recreated with the life of God. This life needs to be sustained by staying connected with God and by feeding on His word. In our daily devotions, we are strengthened and encouraged to be as God wants us to. POINTS FOR DISCUSSION 1.  WHAT IS CHRISTIAN DEVOTION? Christian devotion is an art of bringing out time to stay with God alone. Devotion involves praise and worship, the study of God’s word, meditation and prayer. (Psalm 27:4-5). 2.  WHY SHOULD I HAVE DAILY DEVOTION? • You should have daily devotion because God commanded it for our good (Proverbs 4: 20-23, Joshua 1:8). • Devotion is the key to getting closer to God. • Christianity is a relationship and in every relationship, spending time together isrequired. • It helps you grow to a mature believer. • You get to hear God and and know what to do about stuff in your life. 3.  WHAT ARE THE REASONS WHY PEOPLE A

Bearing the mark of christ

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Paul replied, "Short time or long — I pray God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." (Acts 26:29 NIV). Bearing the mark of Christ goes beyond being called a “Christian”, obeying certain codes and written laws, participating in ordinances and belonging to a body of believers. The mark of Christ is a seal made by the blood of the perfect Passover lamb upon the forehead of all who believe and are called according to the wonderful purpose of Christ (Rev 14:1-2) 1. Self-denial (Phi 3:7-8 ) You will have to come to a point where you take a decision to either live for or against Christ. It is either you are here or there and you can never be in between.  2. Have an Encounter (Exo 3:1-6) You can only come to know who you belong to by having an encounter with the person. Before you can bear the mark of Christ, you will need to have an encounter with him.  3. Total trust, belief and Obedience in the power of Christ (Ge

HOW TO AVOID GOING TO CHURCH LATE

. Iron all your outfit before you sleep. 2. Polish/ clean footwear before you sleep. 3. Get your bible/ handbook/ tablet/ bags etc ready at one place. 4. Get your offering also ready 5. Sleep early 6. "Even when I get there early, I won't meet anyone" Avoid the above saying. Get there early and let someone come and meet you. Don't forget you are also someone.  7. Washing on sunday before church is not really encouraging. It may delay you.  8. If taking your bath will make you late it's better to bath before going to bed on Saturday or wait until you are back from church. 9. If it takes you 15 minutes to drive/walk to the church, always make allowance for extra time for in case of anything. For instance, if service is 8am and it takes you 10 minutes to drive/walk to church, it's always better to leave home 7:40. 10. Don't give room for friends and relatives visit you few hours to fellowship. If they come when you are preparing to church, take them along or

Are you Born Again?

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Too many today have already accepted that to be born again is to become a committed member of a particular church. To be a pastor, to open a church. Or worse of them is to think that by participating financially in the church business gives you a strong ground​ to be born again. And then there are these particular group who feels that since they have been certified by the eyes of men to look born again, they are born again. I will simply ask you again if you are born again. To be born again doesn't mean you have stopped doing all the wrong things you use to do. Now you are a good nice person. It's a gift of God which is given in the most foolish and weak method of exports. If you continue to reason with your finite mind you may never realise this gift of eternal Life. It's living forever with your creator. To be empowered to become the son of God Almighty. You can't just become a child of God Almighty by your decision. I said it's a gift and you are to recei

Facts About The Rapture That Will Shock The World

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1. It is going to be the next greatest event that will shock all the continents of the world. 2. It is going to take place suddenly, abruptly, unexpectedly, without warning and without prior notice. 3. There shall be no second version of the event. 4. A greater percentage of Christians may be taken unawares. 5. Careless Christians who miss the event will have no other similar gracious opportunity. 6. The event shall have no regard or respect for ecclesiastical titles or church leadership positions. 7. It shall be a day when the sheep shall be separated from the goats. 8. The day shall differentiate between the Broad Way Christians from the Narrow Way Christians. 9. The day shall separate sincerity from hypocrisy. 10. The day shall differentiate between those who harbor secret sins from those who abhor secret sins. 11. The day shall separate those whose lives are hidden in Christ from those who are hiding in the church. 12. The day shall show a glaring, clear, conspicuous, d

10 Bible Verses To Read On OVERCOMING TRIALS

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A lot of people often see Christianity (religion) as having a ticket to the easy life. This is a huge misconception. Being a Christian means having faith in someone, other than yourself. More importantly, it is knowing that you will make it through trials and tribulations because you have God, in your corner. These 10 bible verses prove this. 1. Psalm 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2. Psalm 34:17-18 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 3. Psalm 91:15 He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. 4. Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.