D3 Believers Should Remain Steadfast in Faith While in Trials James 1:12 James 1:12 WEL Blessed [is] the person who patiently endures temptation, for when he has passed the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him. Blessed B1 Happiness is the Greek word…
Often, we hear objections to Christianity as, “Moral Truths Are a Matter of Personal Opinion.” Answer: This is the narcissistic view of truth and life. The relativistic view of truth is similar, but it doesn’t have the personality disorders. Both lead to chaos. B1 Some resources on the narcissistic and/or relativistic view: C1 Nine…
Psalms 27:14 NKJV Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD! Wait on the Lord. This is one of the hardest things to understand. We pray and then wait. Some examples: B1 A short wait (they prayed, and God answered quickly).…
Part 1: Introduction B1 Author B2 Purpose: to show the contrast between God’s wisdom and human wisdom. B3 Why read and study? Proverbs 1:2-6 NRSV For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, 3 for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to teach shrewdness to the simple,…
Proverbs 21:21 NKJV He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Pursues (follows) B1 The word pursue (follows) is רָדַף râdaph (Strong’s H7291). It means “to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by).” B2 We need C1 Desire C2 Motivation C3 Ability C4 Strength C5 Dedication B3…
Tommy Ice lists the following denials The following is a list of the seven major passages that deal with the last days for the church: 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 4:3-4; James 5:1-8; 2 Peter 2:1-22, 3:3-6; Jude 1-25. Every one of these passages repeatedly emphasizes the great characteristic of the final time…
Lifestyle defined: noun the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. (Source) The foundation, the first principle, of a lifestyle is B1 Our human nature is corrupted by sin. B2 Adam was the first sinner. Even though Eve committed sin first,…
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 WEL Therefore, the one who thinks he stands, beware lest he fall. 13 No temptation has taken you but what is common to humanity, but God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, and with the temptation he will also make a way…