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Repentance From Dead Works
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Repentance From Dead Works. Repentance is the first step in building a successful foundation in the life of a believer. We have no choice or option concerning repentance, for God commands it (Acts 17:30-. And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now comandeth all men everywhere to repent". WHAT DOES THE WORD " REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE CALLS FOR A RENUNCIATION OF SELF-CONFIDENCE AND WILL INITIATE A CONFIDENCE IN GOD. Our own way leads us astray (Isaiah 53:6). HOW IMPORTANT IS REPENTANCE? Dead work...
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Eternal Judgement
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The subject before us is a notable one. It is the last foundational truth to be listed in Hebrews 6:1, 2. Some have suggested that a God of love will not judge or punish any person. We know that our God is a God of love yet we also know that He is a God of justice as well. WHAT IS MEANT BY ETERNAL JUDGEMENT? Judgment means the result of judging, trying or passing sentence upon; a judicial decision. Eternal does not only mean everlasting, but also final or that which has no appeal. Evil Works (John 3:19).
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Fellowship
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The word fellowship is found many times throughout the Bible. We are called unto the fellowship of Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 1:9). We are also admonished to refrain from fellowshipping with those that are not believers and workers of unrighteousness. In this lesson, we hope to establish what bonds are created between the fellowship of born-again believers and also point out those that the believers are not to include in their fellowship. WHAT DOES THE WORD FELLOWSHIP MEAN? Then, you must be in fellowsh...
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Authority of the Word
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Authority Of The Word. The source of the Bible is God, and all scripture is given by the inspiration of God. Inspiration means that the Word was God-breathed, or divinely created. God purposed that it be beneficial to us as a governing or guiding factor in our lives. II Timothy 3:16-17 says that. WHO IS THE AUTHOR OF THE WORD? God used man as a vehicle to make known His revelation. The Holy Ghost is the source of infallible revelation. God's Word is not devised by man's intellect. Cleanse our ways (Psalm...
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Fasting
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Fasting is designed to discipline the body and to quiet the soul so that one can hear from God. The scriptures show us that prayer and fasting are linked together. Fasting does not buy us anything from God, but it aligns us with His purpose and will. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FAST? Fasting is deliberately turning from food and/or our personal appetites, that we might focus our attention on God. IS THERE SCRIPTURAL BASIS FOR FASTING? Yes Both men and women fasted in the Old and New Testaments. FASTING CAN BE D...
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The Trinity Of Giving
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The Trinity Of Giving. The principle of tithing is one that can be traced throughout the entire Bible. In actuality, it was involved in the Garden of Eden, when mankind took of something which belonged to, or was designated for God (Genesis 2:16, 17; 3:6). Abraham was used to initiate the tithe as we know it, giving to Melchiszedek, a priest of God. Jacob also consecrated a tenth of his substance to God. WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF TITHING? Tithing existed before the law:. Tithing existed under the law:.
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Resurrection Of The Dead
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Resurrection Of The Dead. In the sixth chapter of Hebrews, there is a list of six basic foundational truths. Among these is the Resurrection of the Dead. For the believer to have an adequate foundation in his life, he must firmly believe in the resurrection. It is faith in a resurrected Lord that gives meaning and purpose to our existence in the Kingdom of God. It is the basis of our hope, both present and future. WHAT ARE THE THREE NEW TESTAMENT RESURRECTIONS THAT WE MUST CONSIDER? Of Jesus Christ - Past.
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Women's Ministry in the Church
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Women's Ministry In The Church. We are living in the wonderful age when the promised outpouring of God's Spirit is being fulfilled. And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:17, 18). WHAT DOES THE OLD TESTAMENT SAY ABOUT WOMEN? In the Beginning: Together, man and women were to rule over the works of God's hands. Old Testament Types and Shadows:. Isaiah's Wife: In the case of Isai...
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Fruit Of The Spirit
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Fruit Of The Spirit. Because there is a danger in the present move of God to over-emphasize the Gifts of the Spirit, it is necessary to bring a balance by giving proper attention to the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT? Galatians 5:22 tells us that the Fruit of the Spirit is:. HOW ARE THESE VIRTUES BROUGHT ABOUT IN OUR LIVES? By the gospel (Colossians 1:5, 6). By being joined to Christ (Romans 7;4). By abiding in Christ and allowing ourselves to be pruned (John 15:1, 4).
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Water Baptism
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Water Baptism, as instituted in the New Testament, is the believer identification by faith, in Christ's death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3). It is more than a mere ritual or ceremony. In the New Testament, it is never mentioned as an act alone. Rather, its meaning always includes the entire redemptive work of our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 8:12; 2:38-41). WHAT DOES BAPTIZE MEAN? Baptize means to dip, immerse. In order to be water baptized, you must be completely. Submerged or immersed in water.
