In 1 Samuel 24 and 1 Samuel 26 God records two incidences when David, being pursued and persecuted by King Saul, had the opportunity to kill Saul, yet both times he spared his life. David rewarded him good for evil. He blessed Saul rather than cursing him. Read Romans 12:14. The word translated persecute means […]
7/09/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Future: Judgment Seat of Christ (part 2) Review List three types of rewards Christ will give. Honour (Commendation), Position, (Administration), Crowns (Coronation) Name two types of crowns Christians can receive. Incorruptible, Righteousness, Rejoicing, Life, Glory Three types of loss of reward are Regret, Rebuke, and Retribution (loss). Future: The Tribulation What […]
Read Proverbs 25:28. If we do not learn to rule our spirits, we will have no defence against the devil. Our Christian lives will be weak and unfruitful. God has given each of us a spirit, soul and body. The Holy Spirit desires to commune with our spirit, which then communes with our soul, made […]
It is always a blessing to have a fellow-Christian offer help when we are in need emotionally, physically, financially or spiritually. God wants us to make it a habit to meet the needs of the saints. Transition Read Romans 12:13. In this verse, Paul presents our duty to meet the needs of saints, and then […]
31/08/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Future: Judgment Seat of Christ (part 1) Review What is the Judgment Seat of Christ? A future accounting for every Christian What is the Greek name for a Judgment Seat? Bema The Judgment Seat of Christ is a time of … reward or loss. When will the Judgment Seat of Christ […]
Read Proverbs 25:28. If we do not learn to rule our spirits, we will have no defence against the devil. Our Christian lives will be weak and unfruitful. God has given each of us a spirit, soul and body. Our spirit communes with the Holy Spirit. Our soul, made up of our mind, will and […]
We live in troubled times. The war in Ukraine is disturbing. China’s escalating threats to Taiwan are troubling. Some Australians fear that China may attack us. Political battles, corruption, and extreme political weakness in the USA is a great concern. Moral corruption in our society is at a peak. Addictions from drugs to porn are […]
24/08/2022 Wednesday BIBLE BASICS Church: Sabbath / Lord’s Day Review What does the Bible say about the Sabbath between Adam and Moses? Nothing To whom did God give the Sabbath observance law? To Israel What New Testament Scripture calls Sabbath breaking a sin? There is no such Scripture Why is the name “Christian Sabbath” not […]
In Proverbs 25:28, we read, “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” In ancient Israel, enemy countries frequently invaded the land, killing, raping, capturing and plundering everywhere they went. One of the few places of refuge was inside walled cities. If the […]
When you are having difficulty doing something you do not understand and someone gives you clear instructions that make the task easy to understand and do, that is exciting. Our text does just that. Read Romans 12:11. If you are a Christian, God wants you to know that you are His servant and that you […]