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It was a gift.
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** Paul’s whole ministry was founded upon the resurrection of Jesus. **
1 Corinthians 15:10
Life For Today Study Bible Notes
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Note 18 at 1 Corinthians 15:10: Paul was definitely humble, as can be seen by his statements in 1 Corinthians 15:8-9, but his humility was nothing like the false humility that is so prevalent in the church today, where people refuse to see or say anything good about themselves. Paul knew who he was and all the authority that came with that. He just didn’t feel like he deserved it, which he didn’t. It was a gift.
True humility is not a debasing of self or a hatred of self or our accomplishments. It is simply an awareness ... read more He groaned in the spirit 6 y
** Although the groaning is unutterable, you can discern it, and many times people react with audible groans or other outward acts. **
John 11:33 ”When Jesus, therefore, saw her weeping, and the Jews also weeping which came with her, he groaned in the spirit and was troubled.”
The Greek word that is translated ”groaned” expresses that Jesus was deeply moved, but not necessarily with sorrow.
It was more a groan of anger at Satan who had caused all the grief Jesus was seeing around Him. Jesus came to ”destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Heb. 2:14), and He was grieved to see the pain that His enemy had inflicted on those He loved.
This is the type of groaning that the Holy Spirit doe ... read more Life is more than a Facade - God gives blessings part 2 6 y
** What have you done with the Blessings which God has given you? Have you put up a Facade? **
Many Billions of human souls have passed thru this earthly existence in which we live today.
What did they do?
They put up an outward appearance {A facade} that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or credible reality.
How many were manipulated or used by the forces of evil?
1 Corinthians 15:33-34 (NKJV)
33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”
34 Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God.
I speak this to your shame.
What made some different; allowing them to seek and choose the truth of freedom of choice?
... read more Getting into trouble? 6 y
** The misconception that," if God is in it, then there will be no problems " is not only wrong but actually dangerous! **
John 11:9 ”Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walks in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world.”
Jesus compares His decision to return to Judaea to a man traveling during the day. Daytime travel doesn’t guarantee a hazard-free trip but the light does allow us to see the hazards. At nighttime, it’s inevitable that we will stumble. Likewise, walking in the light of God’s direction doesn’t mean that there won’t be problems, but the alternative of ”doing our own thing” (that is walking in darkness) is guaranteed to get us into troub ... read more Walk in forgiveness today. 6 y
** Truly, walking in love and forgiveness with each other takes as much faith as any miracle we will ever believe for. **
Forgiveness:
Luke 17:5 ”And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.”
It is very interesting to note that the apostles asked Jesus to increase their faith after He spoke of forgiveness. They observed all of the wonderful miracles Jesus performed and yet that never inspired them to ask for greater faith.
Truly, walking in love and forgiveness with each other takes as much faith as any miracle we will ever believe for.
The basis of forgiveness is the love and mercy of God. It is only because God first loved and forgave us that we can love and forgive othe ... read more "Why are you persecuting me?" 6 y
** The judgment against those who persecute God's children will not always come in time to prevent their harm but as this warning makes very clear. **
Attacking others will not end well for those who do!
It is time to learn and practice ” love your neighbor! ”
Luke 17:2 ”It were better for him that a millstone was hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea than that he should offend one of these little ones.”
God takes the persecution of His children personally.
In Acts 9:4 when Jesus appeared to Saul on the road to Damascus and spoke to him about his persecution of the saints, Jesus said, ”Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?”
Saul was not directly persecuting Jesus but he was persecuting His saints. ... read more GOD Wants You Well 6 y
** Well, without Jesus, I am nothing (John 15:5), but the good news is that I'm not without Jesus! He will never leave me nor forsake me (Heb. 13:5). Hallelujah! **
GOD Wants You Well
God’s Plan for a Lifetime of Health
Dear Friend,
During His earthly ministry, Jesus used miracles like a dinner bell. He used them to prove He could forgive sin (Mark 2:10-12). God used them to authenticate Jesus and His message (Heb. 2:3- 4). And Jesus told His followers that they would do the same works He was doing (John 14:12). He said that the preaching of His Word would be confirmed by signs and wonders (Mark 16:20).
So, why aren’t we seeing greater manifestations of His healing today? Aren’t people still suffering from sickness? Doesn’t Jesus love p ... read more Life is?? #323 Unjust Steward 6 y
** You have been blessed to be a blessing! **
Luke 16:1 ”And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.”
Luke 16:1-18 (NKJV)
The Parable of the Unjust Steward
So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be a steward.’
3 “Then the steward said within himself, ‘What shall I do? For my master is taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg.
4 I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, th ... read more Understanding Logic - 1 6 y
** Once you get a firm understanding of Logic;
Then you will know it the argument is either true or false! **
Understanding Logic - 1)
Much of the legal and political, or historical language must follow some form of Logic and be either Valid or Invalid! Because otherwise many parties just ” Blow Smoke ” or put out falsehoods which is where much of the News and Political- socialist jargon comes from!
There is no real logic in most of the advertising, Political propaganda, or much of the News - because they want it presented in a controlled form!
Which is pure Propaganda or Not True!
All logic argument forms fall into one of the following; there must be a proposition or statement w ... read more The only time my Father ran! 6 y
** Don't choose the temporal praise of people over a real personal relationship.
Luke 15:20 ”And he arose, and went to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, then running, fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
For this boy’s father to have seen him ”a great way off” would imply that the Father had been eagerly awaiting his son’s return. Certainly, in the spiritual application of this parable, our Heavenly Father is longing to cleanse and receive the sinner, if he will just repent and come to Him for forgiveness.
Jesus was using this parable to rebuke the Pharisees for their harsh, self-righteous, unforgiving attitu ... read more Life is?? # 322 Righteousness is a major part of life! 6 y
** The word “righteousness” has become a religious cliché that has lost its meaning to many people. ... A layman's definition of righteousness is simply, “right standing with God.” Righteousness is the condition of being in right relationship with the Lord. This can only happen through TOTAL faith and dependence upon Christ. **
What is to be a righteous person?
A person who claims he or she knows the Lord should have works of righteousness. The Bible says ”by their fruits ye shall know them.” You can’t claim a child of God when you are committing adultery, living in fornication, stealing, cheating, etc. Nov 7, 2014
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What is imputed righteousness in the Bible?
Imputed righteousness is a concept in Christian theology proposing that the ”righteousness of Chri ... read more Look back over your life 6 y
** Cure for the Common Life Quotes
Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot by Max Lucado
This is some of life’s better advice! From Max Lucado : read and heed!
“You cannot be anything you want to be. But you can be everything God wants you to be.”
“Don’t worry about skills you don’t have. Don’t covet strengths others do have. Just extract your uniqueness.”
“Look back over your life. What have you consistently done well?
What have you loved to do?
Stand at the intersection of your affections and successes and find your uniqueness.”
“Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.”
“Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too lit ... read more If you can not accept the truth then what? part 1 6 y
** First look at things you can recognize as true or truthful - then expand to find more which fall into this realm of existence. **
When all else has dissolved and gone away only the pure Truth will survive - because lies don’t last!
Where do you find the Truth?
Truth is whatever it is - like it or not!
Many people only seek that which suits their ideas and wants. Yet desires and wants will never make something true. We could go through thousands of examples and reasons but in the end, wants and wishes never make something true!
First look at things you can recognize as true or truthful - then expand to find more which fall into this realm of existence. Then here you will have a comparative standard with whi ... read more Why - The " Fat Factor " 6 y
** The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical cost for people who have obesity was $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. **
It is not considered vogue to say fat - but it is what it is, I always learned to speak the truth then let the cards fall where they would. So sorry if this rubs you wrong. But 50 years ago when I was growing up in south GA, people were either fat, normal or skinny. I was skinny! SO the problem is there, folks call it what you wish - the problem still exists:
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Obesity is common, serious and costly
The prevalence of obesity was 39.8% and affected about 93.3 million U.S. adults in 2015-2016.
[Read CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) data brief PDF-603KB] ... read more If we submit - we can be perfect 6 y
** God's Word was given for reproof and correction and if we will submit to it, we can "be perfect, thoroughly furnished" without having to experience tragedy first.**
Knowledge of Right and Wrong
Luke 15:17 ”And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!”
LUKE 15:11-17 NKJV
The Parable of the Lost Son
11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons.
12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood.
13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his possessions with [a]prodigal living.
14 But when he ... read more Do you accept the challenge? 6 y
** Once we make that decision, then Christ begins to live through us (Gal. 2:20) and we find a strength that is not our own, equal to whatever test we may encounter.**
Can you accept the challenge and stay the course?
Luke 14:28 ”For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first, and count the cost, whether he have sufficient funds and ability to finish it?”
{In other words, do you have the drive, willpower to go the distance to truly follow and claim Jesus in order to become a true Disciple?}
LUKE 14:25-35
Leaving All to Follow Christ
25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, a ... read more Life is more than a Facade - 1 of many 6 y
** We each have a facade {an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or credible reality.} which we show the world! But we should express the real person who should be living as in our works! "A Revival of true godliness among us is the greatest of all our needs. To seek this should be our first work."
(Christ Our Righteousness p. 146 (1929 ed.) **
The Facade :
a person’s facade is the image which is presented to others: Ex. Behind her facade of gentleness was a tough competitor.
The world tends to maintain many facades or false fronts using different ways to deceive or mislead others. Sad but true - therefore we will explore these facades in life.
This story will be about how some pretend to have a normal life in the face of the deception and falsehood of the world today!! Mankind and the general society have tended to follow their own selfishness and greed leading toward failure!
First some advice with an objective ... read more |