Biblical Truth and Discipleship
These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
Answering the question of "What is man?"--naturally brings one to an understanding of man's relation to God, then to an understanding of man's purpose in life.
God has placed His seal upon us as a marker indicating His ownership. Christians are the personal property of God and are given the guarantee of His ownership through the indwelling Holy Spirit. They are given God's seal and are anointed to shine as lights of righteousness to expose the wicked deeds of those who are in darkness.
Righteousness is not extended to those who are unrepentant and still under the curse of sin. It can only be accessed by true faith in Christ and acceptance of His death as the payment for the penalty of sin on their behalf. Good deeds, or being a good person does nothing for the forgiveness of sin and therefore cannot merit righteousness.
The Spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit who has been sent by Christ into the world after His resurrection to guide believers into all truth. In His work of illumination, the Spirit brings God's revelation to mankind, and He also reveals it to believers so that they can understand the deep things of God.
As deception grows many in the world are fearful of the wickedness, chaos, and lawlessness that it causes. They recognize that only truth can overcome the deception, and now they seek the truth that shines brightly as a precious jewel.
Christ instituted the Church as His own precious possession to fulfill the Great Commission by declaring His Gospel to a world that is lost in spiritual darkness. The members of His Church are not meant to be a closed society concerned only with the needs of the congregation. They were chosen as a Royal Priesthood to be the lights of the world that engages the Kingdom of Darkness which opposes the rule and reign of God in this world.
The Kingdom of Light is still on the earth opposing the Kingdom of Darkness, and now it shines even brighter in the face of greater darkness. This time of darkness is only for a season, and God is using it to magnify His glory through the death and resurrection of His Son.
"One can only cringe at the “wrath of God” that awaits those public officials in government who, by passing legislation which not only does not restrain evil but in fact encourages it, have made it possible for millions to yield to the temptation to sin."
With sin as the villain who causes the fall of mankind, it is Christ who emerges as the hero who redeems man through His own death.
Current research and polls indicate that there is a neglect of the teaching of proper church doctrine and essential teachings of the faith. Many churches have abandoned the teaching of spiritual growth and the work of the Spirit. This has left many Christians to cry out, “Feed us, we’re hungry!” Their spirits are not being nourished and fed with the deep teachings of the Word of God.
The Rise of Persecution in South Asia The spiritual battle for the hearts and minds of Indians and Pakistanis has entered into a new campaign of violence against these Christians. The enemy appears to be fanning the flames of hatred and division resulting in attacks against Christians and their churches. Beginning in May, conflict between... Continue Reading →
He chose before the world was created to make us a part of His garden where we could grow into the holy likeness of His Son, Jesus (Eph. 1:4). His plan was not only to save us, as important as that transformational experience is, but also to continue to nurture us into His likeness. His role as the Gardener is not finished when the seed takes root. Rather, His role in our spiritual development has just begun. The Holy Spirit works as a supernatural catalyst throughout our life.
Spiritual growth is the process of achieving maturity in the faith, by gaining wisdom, knowledge, and a spiritual union with Christ through the work and power of the Holy Spirit.
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