Trials are a part of life. How do we deal with them? Will they make us bitter or better? Trials don't automatically produce good results.
In this sixth installment, we are covering the end of the fourth chapter and parts of the fifth chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. We are discussing the difference between light and darkness; and that true Christians must reflect and manifest God's light in their lives and that they must reject the darkness of this world in all its different forms.
His name was Simon Bar Jonah, and by the name that Jesus called him, we know him as Peter. The biblically recorded account of the life of Peter is the story of conversion--a lasting example for all Christians.
What is true charity? Should we be focused on solving the worlds problems with our charitable deeds? God should always be the focus for anything we do, and by serving Him we can be instruments to truly make this world better.
Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God "prepared beforehand" good works "that we should walk in them". Are we walking in them as a way of life? Are we even aware that God has prepared them for you and me to walk in. What should we do with this knowledge?
Since before the beginning of time God began preparing a plan. He took care in providing for us and placing in a position where we could accomplish the task ahead. God expects and even helps us turn in a profitable performance showing us patience that we may achieve the potential He had in mind from the start.
In this fifth installment, we are covering the end of the third chapter and much of the fourth chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. We are discussing the purpose of the church; Paul's call for unity; what it means to walk worthy and unworthy of our calling; how to be filled with all the fullness of God; and what is conveyed with the concept that Jesus led captivity captive, and that He descended into the lower parts of the earth.
In this fourth installment, we are covering most of the third chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. We are warning of deception and discussing the biblical teaching that God IS a Family, and that God is reproducing Himself through man. We also emphasize the fact that it is the God-given DUTY of the true Church of God today to boldly preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God in all the world as a witness.
In this second part of the series, with many different examples, the number 5 symbolizes grace and the number 6 refers to man.
We are sometimes presented with situations, maybe even life or death, where we have to decide whether or not to obey a command of God. When do we have the prerogative to do this?
In this third installment, we are covering the second chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. We are discussing concepts pertaining to the role of Satan the devil; "God's wrath"; our salvation by grace; our responsibilities as "God's workmanship"; the alienation of Gentiles from the "commonwealth of Israel"; "the law of commandments contained in ordinances"; and our true "citizenship."
Our level of comfort in living a Godly way is an indication to us of the ways in which we can overcome the world -- if we feel uncomfortable doing what is right, we know where we need to apply our efforts. Having the right attitude in being willing to obey God may not be easy or comfortable at first, but it is critical to obey if we are to inherit the Kingdom of God.
A revealing message.
There is a spiritual change that we experience at the time of our baptism. We also experience another type of change, a physical "change" when we assemble together on a holy day, by giving to God in thanks what is owed to Him.
Are their tangible benefits to having God’s Spirit and being a Christian in this life?
Why is there so much confusion as to WHEN to keep the Feast of Pentecost? What do Old Testament rituals have to do with Jesus Christ and the Church of God? Why is it necessary that those whom God is calling today to salvation use the Holy Spirit? What will or should the Holy Spirit do for us?
Nothing would be impossible for us if only we would tap the Power that we have been given.
In this second installment, we are covering Ephesians 1:9-23, and, in particular, concepts pertaining to "the mystery of God's Will," "the dispensation of the fullness of times," "our inheritance," "the gospel of your salvation," "being sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee," "the purchased possession," and "the riches of God's glory."
Our Streaming Video proclaiming the warnings of prophecy for our times and announcing the good news of the coming Kingdom of God.
"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden."
-Matthew 5:14