Weekly Digest Inspirational Articles

Spiritual Concern For The Brethren - Bliss & Fire Network Weekly Digest - Success Scripture July 21, 2009

Spiritual Concern For The Brethren 

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" - Philippians 2:5

EXPLORATION

Paul was a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee. He was an expert in the Law of Moses having studied under the great teacher of his day, Gamaliel by name. His commitment to the observance of the law was such that he would resist even unto blood anything or person that would contravene the Law of Moses. (Acts 5:34, Acts 22:3, Philippians 3:4-6)

His zeal reached its climax after he instigated the stoning of Stephen and went ahead to obtain letters of authority from the high priest to arrest Jews in Damascus who were Christians and bring them bound to Jerusalem to be imprisoned. (Acts 9:1-2)

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New Life In Christ - Bliss & Fire Network Weekly Digest - Success Scripture July 14, 2009

New Life In Christ

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:17.

EXPLORATION

Being born again is an inward experience that manifests itself in what the individual does physically on the outside which shows that a definite change has taken place in his life.

The Bible says: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:17. What shows that a person is born again is not the fact that he prays, reads the bible, preaches the gospel or goes to church, though these things are good, it is the quality of his day to day living.

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Consequences Of False Profession - Bliss & Fire Network Weekly Digest - Success Scripture July 7, 2009

Consequences Of False Profession

"Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." - Matthew 7:22-23

EXPLORATION

The context of the Christian faith includes both the outward confession of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and the practice of a life-quality of inward and outward holiness. So, only the outward verbal profession of faith in Christ can never be enough to secure salvation. Therefore it is not acceptable to God.

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Study 3a: Abraham The Godly Family Man - CHARACTER STUDY SERIES

Abraham was called by God from an idolatrous background to be separated from his father's house, his kinsmen and his country to a place He would show him. Thereafter, he became totally committed to Jehovah in faith, obedience, worship and service. His devotion to God was such that resulted in a godly influence on his household.

After Abraham's call, his life started being guided by divine revelation. We are called unto God from sin through the preaching of the gospel. After we are saved, it is the Spirit and the Word of God that should guide our lives to the end - that is the written word, the spoken word and the revealed word. Abraham came to the land of Canaan by the word of the Lord.

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The Grace Of God - Bliss & Fire Network Weekly Digest - Success Scripture June 30, 2009

The Grace Of God 

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, by grace ye are saved" - Ephesians 2:4-5

EXPLORATION

We shall be considering GRACE in the Context of Our salvation in Christ and our daily living a Christians.

DEFINITION: Grace means "Unmerited Favor" Favor means the expression of goodwill. Grace implies not only a giver but also a receiver. It is helpfulness towards someone in need not in return for anything but for the sake of the person who is in need.

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Study 2b: NOAH The Ark Builder - CHARACTER STUDY SERIES

Study 2(b): NOAH, The Ark Builder

Text: Genesis 6:13-22

"And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them, and behold I will destroy them with the earth. MAKE THEE AN ARK OF GOPHER WOOD; rooms shall thou make in the ark and shall pitch it within and without with the pitch." - Genesis 6:13-14.

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