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Adoption into God’s Family God has adopted man to be His children (Romans 8:14-15; Galatians 4:5-6). To be adopted by God, i.e., to become His children, we must be receptive to Him (John 1:12). Having become His children by adoption, we then become heirs of His inheritance (Romans 8:17). Romans 8:14-15: “For as many as … Continue reading “Adoption – Bible study”

Holding up the hands of others is a principle that is found in both the Old and New Testaments (Exodus 17:8-13; Hebrews 12:12-13; cf. Job 4:3-4; Isaiah 35:3). It not only provides encouragement for those who need it, but great reward for the ones who offer their assistance as well. As Christians, we can hold … Continue reading “Let's Hold Up Their Hands! – Bible study”

We are often frustrated because we desire two mutually exclusive things: (1) evil pleasures and (2) a pure conscience; (1) idleness and (2) success; (1) a selfish life and (2) a reputation for generosity. From the Scriptures, we know that no one can successfully serve two masters (Matthew 6:24). One cannot long serve conflicting interests … Continue reading “On Serving Two Masters – Bible study”

Have we ever thought about the fact that we breathe approximately 12 to 18 times per minute (see #44), and those breaths are automatically executed without us even having to think about them? Just think, if we have reached the plateau of 60 years of age (using the 18 times per minute figure), we have … Continue reading “Thanking God For The Breaths We Take – Bible study”

Yesterday’s Nudge in The Fellowship Room was, Share a recent question you have asked God. My question for God was the same as the prophet Jeremiahs question for God: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? (Jeremiah 12:1). Gods answer can only be found in the … Continue reading “A Question For God – Bible study”

A woman driver was having difficulties getting her automobile started after it had stalled in traffic. The gentleman (?) in the car behind her insisted on expressing his impatience with her by blowing his horn every few seconds. Finally, the lady worn out by his thoughtlessness, stepped out of her automobile, walked back to the … Continue reading “Are You “Helping” Or “Honking”? – Bible study”

From time to time, I receive email from Christian friends that contain poignant stories and biblical applications. The following is such a story: Carl was a quiet man. He didn’t talk much. He would always greet you with a big smile and a firm handshake. Even after living in our neighborhood for over 50 years, … Continue reading “The Gospel Message Of True Love Simply Stated – Bible study”

Our Lord considers every one of us as being extremely important to Him, for in Matthew 10:30, He states, But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. In other words, not only does the Lord know the total of how many hairs we have, but he knows them to the extent that He … Continue reading “Our Lord's Intimate Care And Concern For Us – Bible study”

If you think you are beaten, you are; If you think you dare not, you dont. If youd like to win, but think you cant Its almost a cinch you wont. If you think youll lose, youve lost, For out in the world we find Success begins with a fellows will; Its all in the … Continue reading “Thinking – Bible study”

When Jesus spoke, He not only did so in positive terms but also conveyed truth using negative expressions: “So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple” (Luke 14:33). And similarly He said: “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself….” (Matthew 16:24). Self-denial is … Continue reading “Looking At Self-Denial – Bible study”