Knowing the exact day and date of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection is not essential to one’s eternal salvation. If it were, the Scriptures would have made it abundantly clear. In Romans 10:9-10, the Apostle Paul codified the essential elements of one’s personal profession of faith in Christ as: A verbal confession of Jesus as Lord…….Read More
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GETTING ALONE WITH GOD FOR AN HOUR OR FOR A DAY Wayne J. Edwards Here is a helpful guide to assist you in spending an hour or a day with the Lord in personal prayer. For an hour of prayer, divide the twelve areas into five-minute segments. For a day, use each one for an…….Read More
THE ASSURANCE OF OUR SALVATION Read: 1 John 5:9-15 This passage helps us to know for sure we are saved. In verse 10, John speaks of the witness of God Himself which lives within the heart of the believer. When a person believes on the Son of God, God implants His witness within that believer’s…….Read More
Inspiration—Hath Thou Wrought a Miracle? On a sheet of paper, personalize the following verses by inserting your name or “I” or “me” where appropriate. Read Psalm 34:1-3 as an example: Psalm 48:1 Psalm 116:12 Philippians 4:6 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Psalm 100 Psalm 136 Psalm 146:1-2 Deuteronomy 26:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-21 Romans 14:5-6 1 Corinthians 10:30-31 Ephesians…….Read More
Inspiration—Hath Thou Wrought a Miracle? Answer each question honestly and truthfully before the Lord. Read Mark 12:30—Is there anything or anyone you love more than God? Yes—if yes, identify who or what it is? No Read Psalm 42:1—Do you long for a time of deeper fellowship with God? Yes No Read John 15:10—Are you ready to…….Read More
Inspiration—Other Safeguards Scripture Reading—1 John 4:1-6 In 1 John 4:1, the Apostle said we should: “believe not every spirit” “but test the spirits whether they are of God.” How can we know the difference between a true and a false spirit? (vs. 2) Where, when, and how did we OVERCOME these false spirits? (vs. 4)…….Read More
Inspiration—God’s Armor Scripture Reading—Ephesians 6:10-20 Paul says, if we want to be strong in the Lord, and be able to stand in His power: Verse 11—we must “put on the whole armor of God” Verse 14—we must “Stand therefore” What are we to stand against?…….Read More
Inspiration—Being Filled with the Holy Spirit Scripture Reading—Acts 2:1-47 The disciple Peter backslid from Christ and even denied knowing Him! But there came that time when Peter remembered what he had done, repented of his sins, and he returned to finish his calling. But, what…or perhaps a better question would be Who caused Peter to…….Read More
Inspiration—Confession with sacrifice Scripture Reading—Ezra 10:1-9 Describe Ezra’s confession. What was the people’s confession to Ezra? (Vs 2) What evidence reveals they didn’t give up? (Vs 2-3) What were the two words of encouragement that Ezra gave them? (Vs 4) How did the people respond? (Vs 9) What were…….Read More