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The creation account is found in Genesis 1–2. The language of the Genesis account makes it clear that all of creation was formed from nothing in six literal 24-hour periods with no time periods occurring between the days. This is evident because the context requires a literal 24-hour period. The description specifically describes the event in a manner that a normal, common sense reading understands as a literal day: “And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day” (Genesis 1:5). Further, each sentence in the original language begins with the word “and”. This is good Hebrew grammar and indicates each sentence is built upon the preceding statement, clearly indicating that the days were concurrent and not separated by any period of time. The Genesis account reveals that the Word of God is authoritative and powerful. Most of God’s creative work is done by speaking, another indication of the power and authority of the His Word. Let us look at each day of God’s creative work: C...

Christian baptism is, according to the Bible, an outward testimony of what has occurred inwardly in a believer’s life. Christian baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. The Bible declares, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:3-4). In Christian baptism, the action of being immersed in the water symbolizes dying and being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection. In Christian baptism, there are two requirements before a person is baptized: 1) the person being baptized must have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior, and 2) the person must understand what baptism signifies. If a person knows the Lord Jesus as Savior, understands that Chris...

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom. …. but you shall love your neighbour as yourself: I am the LORD. Lev 19:18 NKJV. Random Acts  Small acts of kindness toward our neighbours can be very fulfilling. Not only for the receiver but for the giver, as well. God has said, that whatsoever a man sows, that and only that shall he reap. This is a law that He has set down; that he does not have to keep watch over. It will automatically work and it works for everyone. Jesus said:  but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matt 6:20-21 NKJV. When we show kindness to our fellow man, there are no regrets or worries about consequences.  I heard a man once say that we are all as our Lord was; being crucified between two thieves. The regrets of yesterday and worries of tomorro...

Often times people experience anxiety when they think about the future; however, it does not have to be that way. For  those who know God, thoughts concerning the future bring about eagerness and comfort. As an example, describing a  woman who knows and trusts God, Proverbs 31:25 says: “She smiles at the future”.  The two key thoughts to keep in mind about the future are, first, God is sovereign and in control over everything. He    knows the future and absolutely controls what will happen. The Bible says, “Remember the former things long past, For          I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My purpose will be established, And I will accomplish all My        good pleasure’ . . . Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, surely I will do it” (Isaiah 4...

Come with me to a third grade classroom..... There is a nine-year-old kid sitting at his desk and all of a sudden, there is a puddle between his feet and the front of his pants are wet. He thinks his heart is going to stop because he cannot possibly imagine how this has happened. It's never happened before, and he knows that when the boys find out he will never hear the end of it.. When the girls find out, they'll never speak to him again as long as he lives. The boy believes his heart is going to stop; he puts his head down and prays this prayer, "Dear God, this is an emergency! I need help now! Five minutes from now I'm dead meat." He looks up from his prayer and here comes the teacher with a look in her eyes that says he has been discovered. As the teacher is walking toward him, a classmate named Susie is carrying a goldfish bowl that is filled with water. Susie trips in front of the teacher and inexplicably dumps the bowl of water in the boy's lap. ...

Will their lack of faith make the faith of God no effect?” (Romans 3:3) There will always be critics and naysayers in life. It’s not what’s said about you that affects your life, but what you say and believe about yourself. Has the opinions of other people caused you to water down your dreams? One of the most important things you can learn is that other people don’t have to believe in you in order for your dreams to come to pass. Other people don’t set the limits for your life—you do. In Romans 3:3, the Apostle Paul is saying, “It doesn’t matter if other people don’t believe. Their unbelief is not going to keep me from believing in my dreams.” When God puts a promise in your heart, it’s not up to other people to bring it to pass, it’s up to you! You don’t need everyone to validate you. You have to follow the voice of God for yourself and allow Him to order your steps. God sees the hidden treasures that you’ve had buried on the inside of you. He wants to bring those treasures out and ...

Lucifer, Satan and the Devil are three different names for the same angel. Lucifer refers to this angel when he lived in heaven. Satan and the Devil are names for this angel after he became evil and came to our earth. The Bible uses many names for Satan. Lucifer Lucifer was created by God as a perfect angel. He was called Lucifer while he lived in heaven. After he sinned and persistently refused to repent he was thrown out of heaven. When Lucifer was cast out of heaven he lost his name Lucifer and he became known as Satan. Satan and the Devil Satan is the name that is used for Lucifer after he was thrown out of heaven. He is also called the devil. Satan is now a sinful, fallen angel. He has lived on this earth for about 6,000 years. But Satan has lived in the spirit world and most of the time he has not been visible to people on earth. Very soon the devil will leave the spirit world and will appear on earth in a visible form. Then he will be called the beast. The beast The...

Biblical numerology is the study of numbers in the Bible. Two of the most commonly repeated numbers in the Bible are 7 and 40. The number 7 signifies completion or perfection (Genesis 7:2-4; Revelation 1:20). It is often called “God’s number” since He is the only One who is perfect and complete (Revelation 4:5; 5:1, 5-6). The number 3 is also thought to be the number of divine perfection: The Trinity consists of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The number 40 is often understood as the “number of probation or trial.” For example: the Israelites wandered for 40 years (Deuteronomy 8:2-5); Moses was on the mount for 40 days (Exodus 24:18); 40 days were involved in the story of Jonah and Nineveh (Jonah 3:4); Jesus was tempted for 40 days (Matthew 4:2); there were 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension (Acts 1:3). Another number repeated in the Bible is 4, which is the number of creation: North, South, East, West; four seasons. The number 6 is thought to be the number of man: Man ...

Congratulations!  You have made a life-changing decision! Perhaps you are asking, “Now what? How do I begin my journey with God?” The five steps mentioned below will give you direction from the Bible.  1. Make sure you understand salvation. 1 John 5:13 tells us, “I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.” God wants us to understand salvation. God wants us to have the confidence of knowing for sure that we are saved. Briefly, let’s go over the key points of salvation: (a) We have all sinned. We have all done things that are displeasing to God (Romans 3:23). (b) Because of our sin, we deserve to be punished with eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23). (c) Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died in our place, taking the punishment that we deserved. His resurrection proved that Jesus’ death was sufficient to pay for our sin...

ROMANS 12:12 NRSV 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Prayer is a habit that, like every other good habit, must be developed. You know you need to pray. You need God's help, His wisdom and His guidance. But you must persevere in prayer. The activities of life try to keep you from praying. So persevere! LUKE 21:36 BBE 36 But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be strong enough to come through all these things and take your place before the Son of man. In communing with God, you gain strength that comes in no other way. You find the wisdom and courage to face life and overcome. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18 ICB 17 Never stop praying. 18 Give thanks whatever happen. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. Learn to always include God in your thoughts. Ask Him about everything. Cultivate your relationship by continual communication. And one of the most important things for you to communicate to God is your gratitude. Tha...

Jesus came to die and destroy Satan's power - Heb. 2:14    Jesus came to fulfil the Law and the Prophets - Matt. 5:17 Jesus came to give life - John 10:10,28 Jesus came to taste death for everyone - Heb. 2:9 Jesus came to proclaim freedom for believers - Luke 4:18 Jesus claimed to be God - John 8:24; 8:56-59 (see Exodus  3:14);10:30-33 Jesus created all things - John 1:3; Col. 1:15-17 Jesus is before all things - Col. 1:17 Jesus is eternal - John 1:1,14;8:58 Jesus is honoured the same as the Father - John 5:23 Jesus is prayed to - Acts 7:54-60 Jesus is worshipped - Matt. 2:2,8,11;14:33;28:9,17 John 9:35-37 Jesus is called God - John 1:1,14;20:28 Col. 2:9 Tit. 2:13 Jesus is omnipresent - Matt 28:20 Jesus is with us always - Matt. 28:20 Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves - 1 Tim 2:5 Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant - Heb. 7:22;8:6 Jesus said, "I AM the Bread of Life" - John 6:35,41,48,51 Jesus ...

Praise the Lord   All praise, glory, honor, strength, power, might, majesty,   splendor, sovereignty, wisdom, authority, greatness and thanks  is   only   to our Heavenly FATHER and our Lord & Savior JESUS CHRIST forever and ever! Amen !!! If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength GOD provides, so that in all things GOD may be praised through JESUS CHRIST. To HIM be the glory and the power for ever and ever.  Amen.  1 Peter 4:11     JESUS    is    the Only Friend WHO sticks closer!!       "Salvation is found in   no one else , for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."   - Acts 4:12 To only my MAKER, FATHER, SAVIOR, REDEEMER, RESTORER, REBUILDER, REWARDER...to only a GOD like YOU will i give my praise.   LORD, please help me to remember that nothing is going to happen to me today, that YOU and i can't handle toge...