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Some of the most important teaching in the Bible about salvation and victorious Christian living is found in Romans 5-8. In this passage, the apostle Paul details the plan of salvation through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and the inner work of the Spirit. Paul shows us the purpose of the triune God in planning, securing and enabling His children to obtain and live triumphantly in the wornderful salvation offered them. The attempt of this study is to reveal the plan of God for salvation and forgiveness and His means for living in the fulness of that salvation.

"When you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do," said Jesus to His disciples in Matthew 6:7. This is given as a command by our Lord but there is much confusion over what He meant by "empty phrases" or "vain repetitions." The attempt of this brief study is to look at the teaching of Jesus in Matthew 6:7-8 in an attempt to understand what He meant by not heaping up empty phrases in prayer. This is not a study of prayer in general but rather a study of this one aspect of prayer. It is the authors goal to bring some clarity and application to this important command of the Lord ...

What happens to those who die? •What does the Scripture teach about life after death? •When does the resurrection take place? While there are many unanswered question on this topic, the attempt of this study in to summarize the teaching of the Old Testament saints, Jesus and the apostle on this subject. The truth of the resurrection is not only a central teaching of the Scriptures but one which is essential to our faith. If is evidence of the effectiveness of the work of Christ on our behalf and hope of eternal life in His presence. I trust that this simple teaching will be a blessing ...

This is a study of the relenting nature of God's heart. I have come to appreciate the great truth of God's sovereignty and unchangeable nature. This, however, does not mean that things in life can never change. God is not inflexible. Blessings can be restored where cursing was decreed. Unused gifts can be stripped away. Judgement can be replaced with pardon. There is a certain flexibility in the purpose of God. My experience of God and that purpose can vary. Prayer and faithfulness can bring great change in our lives. The relenting heart of God is a source of great comfort and hope but it ...

There was never a man or woman who walked as close to God as did Moses. Here was a man who spend days in the presence of God. He spoke with God face to face as we would speak with a friend. His life was filled with miraculous evidence of God's presence. What type of person was he? He was a man like you and me. He was far from perfect. He suffered from periods of discouragement in life. He often doubted whether he was the man for the job. He as not always the father he should have been. It was through this man, however, that God would unfold His great purpose for His people. This study takes...

Romans 8:31-39 is a reminder of what the Lord Jesus has done. It is a picture of the grace of God providing all we need for salvation and a right relationship with God. It is about a God whgo has invested much in the lives of His children and who will do all He can to keep them. It portrays salvation from God's perspective. Paul's focus in these verses is not about our commitment to God but rather about His commitment to us. In this brief study of Romans 8:31-39 you will see something of the commitment of God to you and to keeping you in the salvation His Son gave His life to accomplish.

Who among us has not enjoyed the praise and recognition of those around us for a job well done? While it is nice to know that we have been appreciated, sometimes this praise and recognition is more important to us than it ought to be. Our ministry can quickly become about us--about being recognized by people or about giving ourselves a sense of personal value. When this happens, God is pushed aside. We use His name but we no longer seek His glory. This is a brief look as what Jesus teaches in Matthew 6 about practicing righteousness with the purpose of being seen by other.

We cannot escape problems between believers any more than we can between children in our own family. The Lord Jesus knew problems would exist between His children and made provision for this in the Scriptures. Of particular importance is His teaching in Matthew 18:15-17. This passage shows us how to deal with the problems that arise between believers. It provides a safe way for those who have fallen to be restored and encourages the average believer to take seriously the matter of helping his or her brother or sister in a time of weakness. This book examines Jesus' teaching on this subject ...

This is the story of Naaman, a military commander in the Syrian army. He would be unknown to us but for the grace of Israel’s God reaching out to him. Why God touched this man and drew him to Himself is a mystery.2 Kings 15:1-19 reveals the missionary heart of God for the nations. It shows us how God pursues those he loves and orchestrates circumstances to bring them to Himself. Naaman did not seek Israel’s God but God sought Him and won his heart and devotion. Naaman’s conversion reminds us that God can break the proudest heart. It shows us that God makes himself known even to those ...

What does the Bible teach about life in the womb? What value does God place on the life of the unborn child? What is the work of God in the life of the fetus? Does God's love for me begin at birth or is there evidence of His love from the time of conception? This simple study examines what the Bible has to say about the value God places on life in the womb.

Simon of Cyrene is an obscure Bible character who had a tremendous role to play at the time of the crucifixion of Jesus. Three out of the four gospels mention his name and the fact that he carried the cross of Jesus, but there is little else known about him.Hidden in the few verses of Scripture mentioning his name are some interesting details about the work that Jesus carried out that day. Simon’s role was not only to minister to the Lord Jesus by carrying the cross but also to show us something about the work He accomplished that day. The goal of this short study on the person of Simon ...

Exodus 4:21 is the word of God to Moses as he prepared to return to Egypt after forty years in the wilderness. God called him to an impossible task but He also equipped him to do what could not be done in human strength. Walking in the power of God, however, would prove to be more difficult than Moses had anticipated. It required facing his fears, persevering through great difficulty, disappointment and perplexing questions.This verse has many important lessons to teach all of us who want to walk in the power of God and use the gifts He has given. I trust it will be an encouragement and ...

The purpose of God for Christian marriage is that a husband and wife become one flesh. The concept of being one flesh touches every aspect of the life of the couple. In an age that values independence, this may be a challenge to many. To become one flesh demands the sacrifice of personal rights. It requires a selfless consideration of another person and a willingness to offer time, energy and resources to bless and lift them up. It demands that each partner hold fast to each other in a lifelong commitment of sacrificial love and devotion. In this study we will examine a variety of Bible ...

Have you ever been struck by the kind of people God uses? Have you ever wondered why God uses people which no formal training or those whose lifestyle is questionable? Is ministry success a proof of my right standing with God? This is an examination of the kind of people God uses in Scripture. The purpose of the study is to show that fruitfulness in ministry has more to do with God than it does with us. Like salvation, fruitfulness in the Christian life is a gift of God's grace. In the end, He alone deserves all the credit for a fruitful life and ministry.

Is the Faith You Profess Really Yours? Are you * Trying to go to heaven on someone else's shoulders? * Living by someone else's standard? * Believing someone else's beliefs? * Using someone else'se gifts? * Maintaining someone else's traditions? * Depending on someone else's strength? It is possible to live off someone else's faith, and all too often we accept Christianity as a packaged deal rather than a personalized commitment. Is your faith a second hand faith, or is the faith you profess really yours?

Contentment is an art to be learned but one with which we often struggle in our Christian life. In this brief look at this important virtue, you will see that true contentment has often been misunderstood. You will discover thta conttnement is solidly rooted in humble submission to God and His purposes. This study will challenge you to examine your own life. Its goal is to help you to learn to rest in God's wonderful purpose and plan, for in this alone, can you truly be content.

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