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Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 3: Snatch Them From The Fire
The real lesson is in the overall picture of these events. Until we Christians can look upon souls of men as being lost, we will not make any effort at all to save them or attempt to snatch them out of the fire.
As His disciples, we are given the great commission to go make other disciples. We are to teach others about God and His laws and His grace. We are to do this because we love souls and each other. Yet, without love, we are just wasting our time (1 Corinthians 13:2-3).
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 2:
Dear Christian Friends, Though I do not know you, and you do not know me, please understand that I am concerned for your souls. I also am concerned for the souls of the lost. I cannot reach the lost in your world, only you can do that. I am encouraging you to "go" to the lost in your families, workplaces, neighborhoods, schools, and in public places. Yes you must live a faithful life before God.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Appendix 1: Counting The Cost Of Discipleship
There will be much that you learn and come to understand as you grow and study. However at the very beginning, you need to be willing to surrender your will to His, and be committed to follow and obey truth--whatever it takes and wherever it may lead you. Your love for the Lord will be the driving force that will empower you to keep the commandments John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch15: Preaching The Word
We must realize that everything we do teaches a lesson to someone. We must take ourselves out of the thinking that only preachers preach. Every child of God is a preacher. Not everyone stands in the pulpit to declare God's will. But every Christian teaches by example, word, and deed. We teach that we believe in God. We do this by the way we live. God has an important meaning in our lives. We demonstrate it by the way we live.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch14: Sharing The Gospel
It takes a lot of courage to share the Gospel. Primarily, it is because of our own fears. We must go beyond our fears, and realize what God has done for us. We should be so thankful for what God has done for us that we are motivated to do something about it. Had someone not taken the time to teach you the Gospel, you could not have forgiveness of sins. You could not have a hope of salvation. Had Jesus not died on the cross, you could not be saved.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch13: Live And Living
Every aspect of our lives should be dedicated to serving God. We must live our lives in ways that God has taught us to live in order to be righteous. This is a continuous process. It must continue our whole life. As long as we have breath, we have a duty to God. Once our breath is gone, we can rest from our labors, but not until then.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch12: Walking With God
We cannot enjoy the pleasures of the world and stay on the straight and narrow. The choice is ours. God by His mercy and grace has given us the two options to choose from. We must make the right choice. Only you can do that. No one can do it for you. Others can help you, but nobody can force you. You must willingly live your life on the pathway that leads to heaven. The Bible is the roadmap, other Christians are your guiding lights, and Jesus is the way.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch11: The Light Of God
The moon has no light of its own, but at night it is the brightest object in the sky. Why? It is because it is a reflection of a true light. We as Christians must be like the moon and reflect the true light of Jesus to the darkness of the world we live in.
Christians are to let their light shine. Remember, every Christian is a light, and every Christian is responsible as to how brightly that light shines, leads, and guides those around themselves.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch10: Understanding
This section will look at several words and their meanings. When we study certain words, we gain knowledge of what they mean. When we learn what they mean, we have a better understanding. To know what something means. To know why something is. And to have an absolute positive feeling of knowledge and how to apply it properly.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch09: Understanding God's Will
We need to know what God's will is for us. Simply stated; we must be like God to be pleasing to Him. That sounds like an impossible task, doesn't it? Well, the Bible commands and advises us over and over that we must be like Him. If the Bible tells us that, we have to know that it is possible, because God would not require anything of us of which we were not capable. The Bible is and can be our guide. The Bible tells us about God and it tells us about His will.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch08: Participation In The Local Church
The local church represents the universal church in the physical realm. Since the true church is spiritual in nature, the only body that can show itself to the world is the local church. God left us guidelines and rules to follow as to how to conduct ourselves. Since the local church is physical, it is in the world. The local membership consists of human beings. Though these humans have obeyed the gospel of Christ, there is still a chance that human error can occur.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch07: Worship
We must worship God. There is a meaning for it. There is a reason for it. We must express it. When we study the process of living the Christian life, worship will take an important part in that area. We must learn all about worship. Not just the organized program of "church", but the entire aspect of service to God. Our life is worship to God. We must be sure that God is pleased. God knows all and sees all. We must constantly ask ourselves if we are acceptable.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch06: Stewardship Or Service
Our service we perform on behalf of others is in actuality an act of worship to God. God demands our service. God teaches us through His word to help others. We are to serve each other. We have obligations and responsibilities. God did not promise a bed of roses or an easy pathway. God promised a life of servitude. We are to become slaves of God. After our labors on earth are done, we will be allowed to rest from them.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch05: Prayer
Prayer is a privilege that no Christian should take for granted. We must realize that when we pray, God listens. Imagine that; the same God who created the world, and sent His Son to die on the cross, will take time to listen to your prayers.
Prayer is one of the greatest privileges that God has given us. There is no monetary charge for it. We should take advantage of it. Our spiritual well-being depends on it. Pray as often as you can and you will be better for it.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch04: Bible Study
We should always begin bible study with prayer. There is a window of opportunity by reading God's word. "God is speaking to me". This is how I should look at this opportunity. To see if I can serve God better by learning His will better and more accurately.
The Bible has the pattern. The Bible has the words of life written in its pages. The Bible shows us the way. The Bible gives us hope. Do not take bible study lightly. Your soul depends on it.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch03: The Benefits Of Knowing
Knowing the character of God can be learned through His word. Once again, we must emphasize the fact that the Bible is the word of God. It is to be accepted by faith as fact and not fiction. If we are to have any hope of the promises being fulfilled, we have to know that every word of God is inspired, and profitable for us.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch02: Knowing The Profitable Things
Let’s learn to put our trust in God's word. Our teaching must be by book, chapter, and verse. If we are to preach, we must only preach that which the word of God reveals. We cannot add theology to his word. We cannot add doctrine to his word. We can only teach the word so as to give the proper understanding. To explain the word of God in a language that people can relate to. To speak in a language that opens the mind to accept the words and apply them. By using symbols and examples, people can l
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Ch01: The Foundation
Why is it that we expect Christians to be ready immediately after baptism to show signs of maturity and growth? Many Christians like the builder and the sports team expect the final result right away and then become confused, frustrated, and run out of patience.
Christians want the championship rings and medals right away. They must, however, learn to develop and grow in stages that will ultimately get them the reward of their goal. In the Christian's thinking, that goal is heaven.
Book: Growing In God's Grace; Introduction/Table of Contents
Our responsibility as Christians is to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Our ultimate goal is to develop ourselves to bring glory to His name.
This study will establish the groundwork or the foundation of the things necessary in each of our lives to accomplish this goal. As we go through this study, we will learn several basic concepts that will serve to enhance our lives to a spiritual maturity, which the Lord desires from us.
Our Need For Landmarks
We are in a struggle to maintain the ancient landmarks. The landmarks we must keep are truth, patterns of sound doctrine, and God's word. We keep them by support and study. Support the teaching and sponsoring of it, and knowing enough about them to recognize when the landmarks are different or removed.
Faith Healing
A healing is necessary when something is sick. In our situation, we are talking about our spiritual condition. Many christians have lost their spiritual health and need to be healed. When something is weakened by various trials or objects, then that something needs strengthening. So by necessary implication we can say that when we strengthen our faith, we are in a sense "faith healing".
The Walls Came Tumbling Down
Conclusion.
The last wall that needs to come down is the one that you have built up between you and God. If you think that building a wall will keep Him from seeing you, you are wrong. If you think that building a wall will keep Him out, you are wrong. If you think that a wall will protect you in judgement day, you will be lost.
Can We Deny Our Lord Today?
To daily follow our Lord, we must deny ourselves. We must change our attitudes to put Christ first in our lives above all other things. This must be done on a daily basis. We would be ignorant to think that we could not possibly deny God or Christ. At one time, the most famous Christian denied the Christ; even after he was warned that he would.
Spiritual Aerobics And Exercise
So much effort goes into the physical bodies of so many people.
It is a shame that they do not consider the spiritual body as equally or even more important.
We must learn to apply a divine principle in our spiritual lives. We cannot train or prepare for one thing and be ready to do something else.
Dancing With Wolves
Everyone knows how little red riding hood identified a wolf. "Why grandma, what big ears, eyes, teeth you have". If a fairy tale character can figure out a false person, then why can't we Christians learn who the false teachers are among us, and then expose them. Even turn them over to the lumberjacks axe (leave them over to face their judgement).
Why Did Uzzah Have To Die?
You know, it just doesn't seem fair. Why Uzzah was only trying to protect the Lord's sacred object from harm. How can God be so unjust? There is a reason that Uzzah was put to death by the Lord. There is also a very valuable lesson in it for us as well.
The Omniscience Of God
The greatest lesson for us to learn from this study is the fact that God (being 'omnipresent') is everywhere and sees all things. In our hustle and bustle world, we sometimes forget that God is there wherever we are.
Terrorism Hits Home
When I was at work, the first reports began to come in that a plane had hit one of the World Trade Center towers. Somehow, my first thought was of the bombing several years ago, and that those responsible were returning to finish the job. From appearance it looked like some sort of freakish accident. That is, until the second plane came and crashed into the second building. At that very moment in time, the whole world knew that terrorism had shown its ugly presence in the United States.
The Importance Of Obedience
Reading, memorizing, and meditating upon the Word of God are of no value without obedience to the Word of God. To obey the Word of God means we do what the word of God teaches us in any situation.
Obedience to the Word of God is the only way that the child of God can be pleasing to God in the new life.
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