7 Last Words of Christ Video-Pastor Gant
Posted by Bible Fun on April 2, 2010
I thought it would be good to share some of the videos on the Seven Last Words of Christ during this holy season.
Keep The Faith
Posted by Bible Fun on February 21, 2010
This is a devotional written by Elizabeth Aryee (Mrs.) on the subject of Faith.
FAITH:
The bible defines FAITH in Heb. 11:1 as being sure of the things we hope for and knowing that something is real even if we do not see it.
Faith is the believe that God is real and that God is good. It is a choice to believe that the one who made it all hasn’t left it all and that He still sends light into the shadows and responds to gestures of faith.
Faith is the believe that God will do what is right even though we do not see Him, yet we trust Him for that.
In the book “A woman’s journey with God: Joni Eareckson Tada wrote “faith means believing in realities that go beyond sense and sight ….. being aware of unseen divine realities all around you.”
(RUTH 1:16)
But Ruth said, “don’t beg me to leave you or to stop following you. Where you go, I will go. Where you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.
Ruth had no idea what the future held, but she had FAITH in the God of Israel. After the loss of her husband, father-in-law, Ruth was so convinced that the God of Israel was the true God that she told her mother-in-law that “where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God”.
Perhaps it was her mother-in-law Naomi, who influence her to put her faith in God, or God may have visited her in her need, convincing her of His goodness and power. Whatever her source of motivation , it is clear that Ruth made the correct decision. She placed her faith in God the Creator. As Christians, we should do no less.
Abraham also demonstrated that faith in Romans 4:2 & 3; It says “If Abraham was made right by the things he did, he had a reason to brag. But this is not God’s view, because Scripture says Abraham believed God, and God accepted his faith, and that faith made him right with God.”
Our faith will not be whole unless we are made right with God or unless we are circumcised. Circumcision here means cleanse from unrighteousness.
The Bible exhorts us to fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Heb. 12:2. The journey of life is a journey of faith when we look up to Jesus as our savior and guide. He makes that journey with us, and he makes that journey worthwhile. Let us then, build our lives on the firm foundation: faith in the Son and faith in the Father.
2 Chronicles 20:20 said “ …. have faith in the LORD your God and you will be upheld.
2 Cor. 5:7 said “we live by faith, not by sight.”
Corrie Ten Boom wrote “Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that He can see.”
Let us all join Timothy to say in 2 Timothy 4:7 & 8 that “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.”
The Word of God and Metaphors-Psalms 119:105,130
Posted by Bible Fun on January 25, 2010
Another good metaphor is found in Psalms 119:105,130 which says:
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
130The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple.
(Amplified Bible)
Now lets peek at the same scriptures in New Kings James Version
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
130 The entrance of Your words gives light;
It gives understanding to the simple.
The Word of God and Metaphors-Hebrews 4: 12-13
Posted by Bible Fun on January 24, 2010
Metaphors used in the bible can tickle our minds.They help us to remember the powerful points made in the scripture.But what is a metaphor.
A metaphor compares two unlike things using the verb “to be” and not using like or as as in a simile. For example, if I say my love for ice cream is like a shoppers love for clothes that would be a simile. But if I say my new figure is an ice cream cone then that would be a metaphor.
So let us jump right in and look at an interesting metaphor in scripture.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV)
12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Also like the Amplified version
12For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
13And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.
Now isn’t that interesting? It puts the image of a two-edge sword in your mind. The metaphor here is the sword and how it works. So, right away you see how powerful God’s word can be in spiritual battle. That’s cool.
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Anxiety, Worry and the Fear Factor-Praise Is Powerful
Posted by Bible Fun on January 20, 2010
May these powerful words of encouragement, song by Tramaine Hawkins, remind you to hold on to your faith, joy and hope as you practice praise to God in all your situations.
God Makes No Mistakes
Posted by Bible Fun on January 11, 2010
This is real preaching from the word. I recommend you read any of Dr. Tony Evans books he is a man who teaches the word of God.
The Why, When, and How of Revivals By Willard Francis Mallalieu
Posted by Bible Fun on January 3, 2010
Read the this classic book in it’s entirety.
By Willard Francis Mallalieu
Please share your insights.
New Years Eve Service-Indiana (Pt.1)
Posted by Bible Fun on December 31, 2009
I wish there were more videos showcasing the powerful services ushering in the New Year.
Anxiety, Worry and the Fear Factor-Scripture as a Weapon
Posted by Bible Fun on December 29, 2009
So often stuff starts in our minds. Yet, this simple but powerful message by EV Hill tells us what to do when the enemy wants to mess with our minds.
Anxiety Worry and the Fear Factor-Psalms 23
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Here is a good teaching related to fear based on Psalms 23.
