Spiritual Goals to be more like Christ 1) Humility 2) Forgiveness 3) Zeal 4) Prayer 5) Compassionate
Proverbs 4:25-27 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. 26 Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. 27 Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.
Romans 13:1, Hebrews 12:28, Acts 2, Acts 5, Acts 8 There are three institutions mentioned: 1. Government – Romans 13:1, 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2. Home – Genesis 2 3. The Lord’s Church – Hebrews 12:28, 28 Therefore, since…
Purity Observations 1) Purity begins when we obey the Gospel. 2) Purity continues as we live the Christian life. 3) The challenges to purity. Philippians 4:8 Meditate on These Things 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The Comfort of Christ’s Coming 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say…
What does it take to have a strong congregation?: Strong Bible preaching – Ephesians 4:15 Proper church organization with Elders and Deacons Christian living on every part of the body of Christ Congregational warmth and love
1 John 2 The Children of God 28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. 1 John 3:1-3 The Command to Love 3 Behold what manner…