Table of Contents *The different colors represent different parts of the
Bible. Brown = Old Testament Purple = New Testament Red = the words of Jesus. TOP CREATE IN ME A NEW HEART, O GOD, AND RENEW A STEADFAST SPIRIT WITHIN ME. DO NOT CAST ME AWAY FROM THY PRESENCE AND DO NOT TAKE THY HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME. RESTORE TO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION AND SUSTAIN ME WITH A WILLING SPIRIT. THEN I WILL TEACH TRANSGRESSORS THY WAYS, AND SINNERS WILL BE CONVERTED TO THEE. PSALM 51:10,11,12,13 TOP Adam and Eve and the Seed According to the first book of
the Bible, the Spirit of God moved over the waters. God spoke the words bringing light into the world, and created
all living creatures. To rule over all
things, God said let us create man in our own image and likeness, male and
female. God made a beautiful garden for
them, named Eden, where the Lord God walked the earth and had fellowship with
man. There was one tree in the garden
which God forbid them to eat the fruit, the Tree of the knowledge of Good and
Evil, in that the tree was death to anyone who ate of it. One day a serpent entered the garden and
deceived the woman into eating of the forbidden fruit. Then she gave it to the man, and he also ate
of the fruit. The Lord God asked the
man what they had done, and the woman said the serpent had deceived her. The Lord God cursed the serpent and said to
him: “ I will put enmity between you
and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He shall bruise you on the head and you shall bruise him on the
heel.” Genesis 3:15 Since Adam ate of the fruit,
upon himself and all of his descendents was placed the sentence of death. However from the seed of the woman, God gave
the promise of a future Redeemer. For since by man came death,
by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die.
So also in Christ all shall be made alive…for he must reign until he has
put all his enemies under his feet. The
last enemy that will be abolished is death. 1 Corinthians 15:21,22,25,26 Jesus came to the world because
God is holy and just, and man cannot have fellowship with Him until the penalty
of sin is paid. By way of the sinless
life and sacrifice of Jesus, the price of sin is paid for all. Therefore all who believe in Jesus as Savior
are found acceptable to God. Because of
Jesus, sin is put down and under his heel, establishing once again spiritual
fellowship between the Heavenly Father and mankind. In the last book of the Bible, the Spirit of Jesus prophesied that
one day all believers will eat of the fruit of another tree that was in the
Garden of Eden: “ To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of God.” Revelation 2:7 TOP Abraham and the Faith Of the descendants of Adam was a most faithful one named
Abram. Therefore God made a covenant
with Abram and renamed him Abraham with the promise to make him the father of a
multitude of nations. Once God tested
Abraham telling him to travel to a distant land with his only son Isaac, and
upon a mountain to render him up as a burnt offering. Abraham followed the Lord's instructions and was prepared to slay
his son when from heaven the Angel of the Lord called to him not to harm the lad. Instead God provided a ram to take Isaacs
place so Abraham named the place, The Lord will Provide. Since Abraham was obedient to God and was
willing to sacrifice his only son, God blessed him and said; “ In your seed all the nations of
the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” Genesis 22:18 Isaac was spared and became the
father of Jacob, the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. It was from one of these tribes, the tribe
of Judah, that the seed was to come forth, that was to be a blessing to all men
who believe. Abraham believed God and it
was reckoned to him as righteousness.
Therefore be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of
Abraham…and if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs
according to promise. Galatians 3:6,7,29 Because just as Abraham was
willing, God provided. The Heavenly
Father sent his only Son on a journey to the world, where Jesus was born into
the flesh a descendant of Abraham. For
the time when upon a hill Jesus would give his body as a sacrifice for all mankind,
and due to this obedience of Jesus spiritual blessings are made available to
all who believe, and are realized in the heart of all who are obedient. Just as the Heavenly Father has kept his
promise to Abraham, so does Jesus keep his promise to all who are faithful. “ I say to you, that many shall
come from East and West, and recline at the table with Abraham, and Isaac…in
the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 8:11 TOP Moses and the Law One of the greatest leaders
of God’s people was Moses, whom God used to bring his people out of Egypt where
they had been held in captivity and bondage.
In addition God gave Moses laws so the people could live in harmony and
peace. By obedience to the law, the
Lord would be their God by blessing, protecting and dwelling amongst them, and
they would be his people. The people
agreed to this covenant with God, sealed by Moses with the sprinkling of blood
from animal sacrifice. Moses went on to
accomplish many great things for his people, but he knew there was still one to
come greater than himself. So Moses
said to the people; “ The Lord your God will raise
up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall
listen to Him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 Jesus was the fulfillment
of the prophecy of Moses, and he is also the fulfillment of the Law. For the Law was given through
Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. John 1:17 Because man is self-seeking
and rebellious to the Law, he finds himself captive and in bondage to it. Nevertheless, through the shedding of the
blood of Jesus, we can find freedom and be found acceptable to God. Making the truth of the Law known. In that God gave us the Law so we would know
how to love him and each other, and through Jesus the Law becomes more than a set
of rules to follow, but rather a natural desire within our hearts. The Heavenly Father then sends the Holy
Spirit to dwell in every believer to protect and bless him or her. This allows a believer to freely express
their love for God and neighbor without pretense, but in truth. Jesus wanted us to know that he didn’t come
to subtract but to add. “ Do not think I came to abolish
the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill.” Matthew 5:17 TOP David and the Shepherd One of the most exalted and
loved of God, was David, whom God chose as a mere shepherd boy to become King
of all of Israel. David loved God
greatly and wrote and sang many songs of praise for the Lord. With his simple adolescence and
understanding of a shepherd’s ways to care, defend, and, if necessary, give his
life for the flock, David learned to praise the Lord most graciously as shown
in David’s psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd, I
shall not want. He makes me lie down in green
pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides
me in the paths of righteousness. For
his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for Thou art with me; Thy rod
and Thy staff, they comfort me. Thou dost prepare a table
before me in the presence of my enemies; Thou hast anointed my head with oil;
My cup overflows. Surely goodness and
lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house
of the Lord forever. Psalm 23
With faith in the Lord to provide, David was to rule a
nation. Yet David sometimes strayed
away from the ways of the Lord, which caused hardships and temptations to
prevail against him. Fortunately with a
child-like trust and repentive heart, David always went back to the Lord for
forgiveness. This allowed the Heavenly
Father to express his love freely, and to provide for all of King David’s
needs. Just as God wishes to do for all
his children. For this is the love of God,
that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the
world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith. 1 John 5:3,4
Through faith in Jesus, God is allowed to extend to us
the same love given to David. With the
keeping of the Lord’s commandments to love, we are given the Holy Spirit to
care and defend for us. We become free
to be everything the Heavenly Father wills for us. The confidence this brings allows a person to praise the Lord
most naturally. Because we know nothing
can overcome us, victory is already ours through Jesus Christ. Only Jesus is given the right to say; “ I am the good shepherd, and I
know my own. And my own know me, even
as the Father knows me, and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the
sheep.” John 10:14,15 TOP Elijah and the Witness Many times the people of the Old Testament had forsaken the true God for false Gods. Leaving God to proclaim through a messenger. “ Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord.” Malachi 4:5 Elijah was a powerful
prophet of the Old Testament whom God was to use to bring his people back from
the practice of idolatry. Through
Elijah God caused a drought and famine to fall upon the people, but still they
would not repent of their wrong.
Consequently Elijah challenged the false prophets of idol worship to a
test of their Gods. Each was to build a
wood altar with an Ox as the offering, and was to call upon their God to light
the fire. All day long the false
prophets danced, chanted, and cut themselves to no avail. Elijah mocked the false prophets and built
his altar upon twelve stones, and commanded that water be poured over the wood
and offering three times, soaking it completely. Then Elijah called upon the true and only God to prove he was
God, and to change the hearts of the people.
Hence a great fire fell from Heaven to the Altar consuming all of
it. All the people fell down and
worshipped God, and Elijah had the false prophets destroyed. Therefore, God sent rain to the land ending
the drought and famine. Inasmuch as the Ox on the wood altar symbolized for the
atonement of sins for Elijah, Jesus on the wooden cross is our atonement. He made Him who knew no sin
to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 In the same manner Elijah came to bring the people to a
repentance of heart for the Heavenly Father.
A witness in the spirit of Elijah was to come for the Son of God to
prepare the people for the forgiveness of their sins. He was to be called John the Baptist, and Jesus had this to say
about him; “ For all the prophets and the
Law prophesied until John. And if you
care to accept it, he himself is Elijah, who was to come.” Matthew 11:13,14 TOP Micah and the Scriptures A prophet, who despised greed and oppression with which
men of authority used against those under their charge, was Micah. From God, Micah was given the inspiration
and power of the Holy Spirit to write down words, which were to be of comfort
and hope for himself, and a revelation to mankind. Micah was given the ability to perceive into the future, where it
was revealed to him the location of where the Savior of the world was to be born. Thus he entered this prophecy into the scriptures. “ But as for you, Bethlehem…too
little to be among the clans of Judah, from you will go forth for me to be
ruler in Israel. His goings forth are
from long ago, from the days of eternity.” Micah 5:2 This prophecy of Micah was not an act of his own will,
but of God. In his desire to
communicate to mankind, God has used men under the power and influence of the
Holy Spirit, as instruments with which to make known his plan of redemption. By virtue of this, we know the Bible to be
from God, and is appropriate to use for guidance in all matters. All scripture is inspired by
God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in
righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good
work. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 While the Heavenly Father only used to give the power of
the Holy Spirit to a selected few, all believers in Jesus are to receive the
Holy Spirit. With the Word of God also
firmly implanted in one's heart and mind; a believer can rest assured that he is
never alone. Even when oppression and
the greed of the world seem overbearing, one can always call for assistance in
the name of Jesus. Knowing that comfort
and hope will come, Jesus promised it when he said. “ But the Helper, the Holy Spirit
whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring
to your remembrance all that I said to you.” John 14:26TOP Isaiah and the Prophecy One of the great prophets of the Old Testament was Isaiah, who prophesied about world events of his time, and of those of the future. A most cherished prophecy of his concerned the future birth of a Messiah. “ Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Some 700 years later this prophecy came into fulfillment
with the virgin birth of Jesus, the Messiah.
Messiah meaning Christ, anointed one of God. Jesus was so proclaimed by the Heavenly Father himself. And after being baptized,
Jesus went up immediately from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened,
and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove, and coming upon him, saying, “
This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16,17 Therefore he who was to be
born of the seed of woman, known to men as Jesus, son of man, and as Christ,
Son of God, becomes Immanuel. Immanuel
translated meaning God with us. This
Jesus Christ was, and claims still to be. “ I am with you always even to
the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 TOP Zacharias and Gabriel and the Repentance Long ago in the land of
Judea, ruled by a King named Herod, lived a priest named Zacharias with his
wife Elizabeth. God found Zacharias and
Elizabeth to be righteous people in his sight.
One day, as Zacharias was performing his priestly duties in the temple,
an Angel to the Lord appeared to him, and told him his wife was to become
pregnant with child. While still in the
womb, the child would be filled with the Holy Spirit, and his name was to be
John. The Angel announced further; “ And it is he who will go as
a forerunner before him in the Spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts
of the fathers back to the children, and the disobedient to the attitude of the
righteous; so as to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Luke 1:17 In view of their old age, Zacharias didn’t believe this
message from God. The Angel told
Zacharias that he was Gabriel, who stands in the very presence of God. Since he didn’t believe this good news, he
wouldn’t be able to speak again until these events happened to pass. Zacharias had no way of knowing his child
was going to someday be called John the Baptist, the one selected by God to
prepare the people for Jesus. Later in
his life, John knew this to be true, for he himself prophesied; “ As for me, I baptize you
with water for repentance, but he who is coming after me is mightier than
I. And I am not fit to remove his
sandals, he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and Fire.” Matthew 3:11 The work of John the Baptist is still to go on
today. Just as John had the power to
bring people to an awareness of their sins and to repentance, believers have
that same opportunity, plus the added opportunity to lead people to Jesus. Where through Jesus they can find their sins
forgiven and consumed by fire, never to be remembered. This allows the Holy Spirit to cleanse a
person, and give him a new power to live a righteous life. This privilege to lead people to God was
delegated to all believers by Jesus, himself, when he said; “ All authority has been
given to me in heaven and earth. Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing in the name of the
Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:18, 19 TOP Mary and Gabriel and the Hope In the land of Judah was a
region called Galilee, and a city named Nazareth where there lived a young
virgin girl named Mary. She was a
cousin of Elizabeth, and was also a descendant of Adam, Abraham and King David. God found favor with Mary, so he sent the
Angel Gabriel to her with a message of hope for the world. Gabriel told Mary that she was to conceive a
child and was to name him Jesus, and that he was to become a great ruler. Mary was troubled because she was a virgin,
and she asked Gabriel how this could come to pass. And the Angel answered to
her, “ The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the most High will
overshadow you and for that reason the Holy offspring shall be called the Son
of God.” Luke 1:35 Hence the promise give to Eve that from her seed would
come a redeemer, seed representing descendancy and the masculine gender, is to
find it’s deliverance in Mary. When
Mary believed the Word from the Heavenly Father, the Holy Spirit was allowed to
accomplish the impossible. Through
faith and obedience to God’s will, Mary found what many are looking for, and is
available to anyone who asks and is willing to believe. Now may the God of hope fill
you with all Joy and Peace in believing that you may abound in hope by the
power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Through the power of the Holy Spirit, an assurance that
the Heavenly Father is in control of all events is given to all who put their
hope in Jesus. This allows an inner
peace and understanding to grow in the heart of the believer. As a result of Jesus, we know the Heavenly
Father is still reaching down to us in love, wanting all who believe in Jesus
as Savior to be his children. Jesus
told us so when he said; “ For God did not send the
Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world should be saved
through him.” John 3:17TOP Mary and Elizabeth and the Word The Angel Gabriel informed
Mary that her cousin Elizabeth was six months pregnant, so Mary journeyed to
visit with Elizabeth. When Mary greeted
Elizabeth, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, and her baby moved with
joy within her womb. Elizabeth
proclaimed that Mary was blessed, and that she was the mother of her Lord. She also said to Mary; “ And blessed is she who
believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by
the Lord.” Luke 1:45 With the belief of Mary to the word of God, the Father in
Heaven was prepared to implement his plan of salvation for all of mankind. Moreover, through scripture we know God was
not only the engineer of our salvation, but also the administrator. In the beginning was the
Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among
us. And we beheld his glory, glory as
of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:1,2,14 Just as man is made in the
image and likeness of God, body, soul, and spirit, God has made himself known
to man in three forms, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Theoretically, as we know man to be of three separate forms but
still only one person, through scripture we realize the same principle in
God. We are brought to the knowledge
that Jesus was God incarnate. Jesus
told us to seek such wisdom when he said; “ If you abide in my word, then
you are truly disciples of mine, and you shall know the truth. And the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31,32 TOP The Birth of John and the Light The time came for Elizabeth
to give birth, and she had a baby boy.
Eight days later her relatives and friends came to celebrate and circumcise
the child, as was their custom. All the
people figured the child’s name would be Zacharias after his father. Elizabeth said the child was to be called
John. Naturally, the people were
confused and didn’t understand because none of her relatives went by that
name. They asked Zacharias what name he
wanted for the child. Since he couldn’t
speak, Zacharias wrote on a tablet that his name was to be John. Immediately Zacharias regained his voice and
was filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to praise God and proclaimed; And you child, will be called
the Prophet of the most High. For you
will go on before the Lord to prepare his ways. To give to his people the knowledge of salvation. By the forgiveness of their sins. Because of the tender mercy of our God, with
which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us.
To shine upon those who sit in Darkness and the shadow of Death, to
guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:76,77,78,79 Zacharias knew his son was to have a most high purpose on earth. John had been selected by the Heavenly Father to make known his Son. There came a man sent from
God. Whose name was John. He came for a witness that he might bear
witness of the light. That all might
believe through him. He was not the
light but came that he might bear witness of the light which coming into the
world, enlightens every man. John 1:6,7,8,9 When a person allows Jesus to be the guiding light in
their lives, an awareness of sin and the price it extracts is gained. Yet with the power of the Holy Spirit, one
is able to walk out of the darkness, which is only ignorance and rebellion
against God, and into his love. In this
love, one will find wisdom and peace, and the Heavenly Father will instill the
light of Jesus into one's heart so men might be drawn to you, and inquire of
your hope. Whereupon, they can be
informed that instead of paying a price for the way they lead their life, they
can gain a reward. Jesus showed us how
to be a proper witness when he said; “ I am the Light of the world, He
who follows me shall not walk in the Darkness, but shall have the light of
Life.” John 8:12TOP Joseph and the Angel and Obedience Mary was engaged to a young man named Joseph, who was of the House of
David, and was also a descendant of Adam and Abraham. When Joseph found out that Mary was with
child, he sought to have her put away in secret, as he was a good man and
didn’t want Mary to be publicly disgraced.
Joseph contemplated this plan when an Angel of the Lord appeared to him
in a dream, and told him not to worry about taking Mary as his wife as that
which was conceived in her was of the Holy Spirit. He also told Joseph; “ And she will bear a son. And you shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who will save his
people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 Joseph agreed to marry Mary and to keep her a virgin until she gave
birth to Jesus. All this was to come
about because Joseph and Mary were united in their desire to serve Gods will. Even though their tasks were different,
their purpose was to accomplish the same goal.
This is how God desires to succeed through all believers who are members
of the body of Christ. There is one body and one Spirit, just as also you were
called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism, one God
and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:4,5.6 To Joseph and Mary was given the honor of bringing the Savior into the
world, and to all believers is given the honor of making known the Savior of
the world. For this is the primary
calling of all who have their hope in Jesus.
Even though each individual believer has their own task to accomplish
for Jesus, we would do well to remember that it is as the body of Christ that
we are most effective in obtaining God's will for one common goal. Jesus knew that combined faith always was to
get results when he said; “ I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about
anything that they may ask; it shall be done for them by my Father who is in
Heaven. For where two or three have
gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst. Matthew 18:19,20
TOP Joseph and Mary and the Command Caesar Augustus was the emperor of Rome during the time shortly before the birth of Jesus, and commanded that a census be taken of all the people of the world. Everyone had to go to their own city to register, including Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. And Joseph also went up from
Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is
called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David. Luke 2:4 Insofar as Caesar Augustus had commanded the census to be
taken, he had only fulfilled the will of the Father in Heaven, who had
commanded that all things be set in their proper place for the arrival of his
Son. But when the fullness of the
time came, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the Law. Galatians 4:4 While the Heavenly Father took care of the arrival of
Jesus into the world, so he sends the Holy Spirit to all newborn members of the
family of God. The Holy Spirit teaches
us to be obedient to the commands of Jesus, just as Jesus was to the commands
of his Father. There is especially one
command from Jesus that all believers would do well to follow, a command Jesus
gave to his disciples; “ This is my commandment, that
you love one another, just as I have loved you.” John 15:12 TOP Shepherds and Angels and the Gospel In the same region at the time of the birth of Jesus, some shepherds were tending their flocks of sheep during the night. When an Angel of the Lord appeared before them, the shepherds were very afraid. And the Angel said to them, “
Do not be afraid; For behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall
be for all people. For today in the
city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10,11
The Angel said the child would be wrapped in cloths, and
be found laying in a manger. Other
Angels then joined the first Angel and they all sang praises to God. Then they ascended back to Heaven. The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found
Jesus, and told everyone what the Angels had said. The shepherds then left giving praise and glory to God. In that the shepherds believed the words of
God from the Angel, they were able to find their way to Jesus. So faith comes from hearing,
and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 Just as the shepherds left giving praise and glory to the
Heavenly Father, so all believers should be filled with a joy that gives all
the praise and glory to Jesus. Since
the good news is that Jesus came and died for our sins, and by believing in
Jesus as Savior and Lord we are saved.
With the Holy Spirit to lead us, we should shout this good news with
such a joy to the world, that all might wish to be saved. This was the intention of Jesus when he
said; “ Go into all the world and
preach the Gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 TOP The Wisemen the Star and the Fulfillment Sometime after the birth of Jesus, in the city of Jerusalem, some wisemen arrived from the East, inquiring about the location of the newborn Messiah. “ Where is he who has been
born King of the Jews? For we saw his
star in the East and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:2 When King Herod heard about these wisemen, he asked the chief priests and scribes where this anointed one was to be born, They informed the King that the prophet had written that he was to come from Bethlehem. The King sent for the wisemen in secret to find out when they had seen this star. He told the wisemen to go to Bethlehem and find this child, and to report back to him that he might come and also worship him. When they went to search for the child, the star they had seen in the East appeared, and led them to a house where it settled above. Inside they found Mary with Jesus, and they gave gifts and worshipped the child. All these things were brought about for the wisemen because of their faith. Now faith is the assurance of
things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it men of old gained approval…And without faith it is
impossible to please him, for he who comes to God must believe that he is, and
that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. Hebrew 11:1,2,6 Just as the wisemen were rewarded for their searching, so is everyone who seeks the truth about God. If one honestly searches the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, they will find that just as the star lead the wisemen to Jesus, so all things in scripture lead to Jesus. It is a book about his coming to the world in search of your love. The one place Jesus wants to be more than anyplace is in your heart. The entire Bible confirms it and so did the life of Jesus. “ These are my words which I spoke to you while I was still
with you. That all things which are
written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be
fulfilled.” Luke
24:44 TOP Jesus and the Birth When Jesus came into the world, it was in the same fashion of all men. From a surrounding shelter of water within the womb of his mother, he came forth into the flesh. His birth took place unnoticed and unheralded by most of mankind, as is the case with most men. And she gave birth to her
first born, and she wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, because
there was no room for them in the Inn. Luke 2:7 Jesus came from Heaven to the world taking upon himself
human form, seeking all men who are in search of the truth, calling them to
repentance and declaring the Kingdom of God as near. Just as Jesus changed the course of history, so is everyone
changed who accepts in his heart the Gospel of Christ. Therefore if any man is in
Christ he is a new creature, the old things passed away, behold, new things
have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 This change is brought
about when a person asks Jesus to come into their lives and to forgive their
sins. Then, with the power of the Holy
Spirit to sustain them, they become members of the eternal family of God. Instantaneously the Heavenly Father notices
all new members as his children, and the Angels herald the joyous news to all
of Heaven. We have passed out of the
darkness into the Light and put aside the pleasures of the flesh for the eternal
freedom of the Spirit. All this brought
about because God loves us. Just as
Jesus had to be born into the physical world to save us, we must be born into
the spiritual world to be saved. Jesus
made it clear when he said; “ Truly, truly, I say to you,
unless one is born again he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3 TOP The Gift “ Ask and it shall be given to
you. Seek, and you shall find. Knock and it shall be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives and he who
seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened.” Matthew 7:7,8 When we ask the Lord for something, we ask in
prayer. If you would like Jesus to come
into your life, ask him in prayer and believe. The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart. That is, the word of faith. Which we are preaching. That if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. For with the heart man believes resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. For the scripture says “ Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” Romans 10:8,9,10,11 If you have asked the Lord into your heart, you are now a
member of the eternal Family of God, and the Holy Spirit now dwells within
you. Give thanks to the Lord in praise,
and worship him in spirit and truth.
Jesus Christ is now your personal Savior and Redeemer. Never forget that Jesus loves you personally
and will keep all his promises to you. “ I am the Resurrection and the
Life; he who believes in me shall live even if he dies, and everyone who lives
and believes in me shall never die.” John 11:25,26 TOP LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED. BELIEVE IN GOD BELIEVE ALSO
IN ME. IN MY FATHERS HOUSE ARE MANY
DWELLING PLACES. IF IT WERE NOT SO I WOULD
HAVE TOLD YOU: FOR I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. AND IF I GO AND PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU, I WILL COME AGAIN AND
RECEIVE YOU TO MYSELF: THAT WHERE I AM, THERE YOU MAY BE ALSO. AND YOU KNOW THE WAY WHERE I AM GOING. THOMAS SAID TO HIM, “ LORD WE
DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING, HOW DO WE KNOW THE WAY?” JESUS SAID TO HIM, “ I AM THE
WAY, AND THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE, NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER, BUT THROUGH ME. JOHN 14:1,2,3,4,5,6 NOW MAY THE GOD OF PEACE
HIMSELF SANCTIFY YOU ENTIRELY AND MAY YOUR SPIRIT AND SOUL AND BODY BE
PRESERVED COMPLETE, WITHOUT BLAME AT THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. FAITHFUL IS HE WHO CALLS YOU,
AND HE ALSO WILL BRING IT TO PASS. 1 THESSALONEANS 5:23,24 |
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