'Our Heavenly Father.'

 

‘Our Heavenly Father.’

a) Matthew 5:16. As we let our light shine before people with our good deeds they will Praise our Father in Heaven.

b) Ephesians 1:5. We are predestined to be adopted as His Children.

c) Matthew 5:44-46. Will give us confidence in His Fatherhood as we love our enemies and pray for the people who may persecute us.

d) Mark 11:25; Matthew 6:15. When you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in Heaven may forgive you your sins.

f) Matthew 6:1. Our acts of Righteousness should be done unto Him.

h) Matthew 7:11. Will give good Gifts to those people who ask Him.

i) Luke 12:32. Is pleased to give us the Kingdom.

j) Matthew 6:8. Knows what we need before we ask Him.

k) Luke 11:13. Will give the Holy Spirit to those people who ask Him.

l) Luke 10:19-20. His Spirit will speak through us when we need Him to.

m) Matthew 18:14. Is not willing that any of the little ones be lost.

n) Luke 6:36. Wants us to be Merciful in the same way that He is.

(This QT has me in awe of My Heavenly Father)

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‘A Healthy Church.’

a) Ephesians 4:16. The whole Body will be healthy and growing when each part does its special work and helps the others grow.

b) 2 Corinthians 2:9. The Church should take responsibility for its own health.

c) James 3:18. We can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if we do the hard work of getting along with each other.

d) Acts 2:42. Together:-

1-   Studies Bible.

2-   Fellowships.

3-   Has common meal and Holy Communion.

4-   Prays.

e) Acts 2:43. Is living in the Fear of the Lord.

f) Acts 2:44. Is in Unity.

g) Acts 2:45-46. Has:-

1-   Generosity.

2-   United purpose.

3-   Gladness.

4-   Simplicity.

h) Acts 2:47. Is constantly Praising God and in favour with all the people.

(This Second one teaches me about A Healthy Church)

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Chris.

A healthy and robust community or family Church does not just “happen”. It is the Believers’ responsibility to make it so. God’s Plan is that every Church that is opened in His Will and for His Glory should be a healthy Church. If we open a Church for other motives it will never be healthy. Time does not heal.

(Copied by Priscilla from the QT Bible Study Notes of the late Reverend Harrison)

'The Lord's Good Plans.'

 

'The Lord's Good Plans.'

a) Proverbs 19:21. Will stand.

b) Psalm 33:11. Are forever and to all generations.

c) Isaiah 55:11. Shall be accomplished and succeed.

d) Romans 8:28. Are good towards those people who love Him.

e) Romans 8:34. Mean that there is no condemnation for the True Believer.

(Through this QT I trust The Lord's Good Plans)

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'Our Minds Renewed.'

a) Romans 12:2. So that our lives can be transformed.

b) 1 Corinthians 2:16. The working of the Holy Spirit - giving us a Christlike mind.

c) Philippians 2:5-7. In humility.

d) Matthew 20:28. Into the servant mind.

e) Matthew 26:39. Being committed to the Will of God, whatever it is.

f) John 5:30. Being desirous of pleasing God.

g) Luke 23:34. Are minds of forgiveness.

(This Second one teaches me the freedom and benefits of My Mind Renewed)

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Chris.

When God makes plans, these plans are not just wishes. He has ordained that the plans He makes come to pass. He makes good plans on behalf of His Children. We, as True Believers, need to submit ourselves to the plans that God has made for us. We discover these plans in several ways. Firstly, through His Word, the Holy and Inspired Word of God, secondly as we pray, it is possible, by the Holy Spirit for God to reveal His plans. Thirdly, as we worship within the Body of Christ to which we belong, God can reveal His plan. Fourthly, through meaningful fellowship of True Believers, God may reveal His Plan. The Plan of God covers three major areas for us: Individual; Family; Church. The plans of God may also be relevant for our business, workplace or school also.

(Carefully selected by Priscilla from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Notes)

'God is Our Father.'

 

'God Is Our Father.'

a) John 20:17. Jesus said it.

b) John 1:12; Galatians 3:26. We can know it when we receive Christ.

c) Romans 8:14. And will lead us by the Holy Spirit.

d) Romans 8:15; 5:5; Galatians 4:6. The Holy Spirit helps us to have a Loving Relationship with Him.

e) Romans 8:16. It is born witness to by the Holy Spirit.

f) 2 Corinthians 6:18. It is His Promise.

g) Revelation 21:7. We have more assurance about it as we live as Overcomers.

(This QT encourages me, God Is My Father)

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'Actions Of Our Heavenly Father.'

a) John 4:23. Seeking worshippers.

b) John 5:17. Doing His Work.

c) John 5:20; 10:17. Loving His Son.

d) John 16:27. Loving True Believers.

e) John 3:16. Loving all the people of the World.

f) John 5:21. Raising the dead.

g) John 5:36; 8:16 & 18. Sending Christ to this Earth.

h) John 6:27. Putting His Seal on Christ.

i) John 6:37 & 44; 10:29. Giving people to Christ.

j) John 13:3. Giving all things to Christ.

k) John 8:54. Honoring Christ.

l) John 12:26. Honoring True Servants of Christ.

m) John 10:18; 14:31. Giving Commandment to Christ.

n) John 10:36. Setting Christ apart to send Him into the World.

o) John 14:10. Dwelling in Christ.

p) John 14:26. Sending the Holy Spirit to True Believers.

q) John 15:1. Being a Gardener.

r) John 17:11. Keeps True Believers in Faith and Unity.

(This Second one shows me the Actions Of My Heavenly Father)

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Chris.

God Loves all the People of the World. He does not love them in just a general way but He Loves each one personally and really. God's Desire - His Heart - is for all people to become True Believers. God does not delight in sending people to Hell. Because of this Love He sent Jesus Christ to firstly, deal with our sins and secondly, bring us into His Eternal Kingdom life. There are no barriers of culture, class or ethnicity with God. He has no preference of type of person or their background. God does not love sin! He Loves people and wants them to enjoy a New Life in Him.

(This QT Notes of the late Reverend Chris Harrison are carefully selected by Priscilla)

'Victory.'

 

‘Victory.’

a)     1 Corinthians 15:54-55. Swallows up death.

b)     Matthew 12:20; 1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Samuel 23:10. Is sent forth by Jesus Christ.

c)      1 John 5:4. Is obtained by Faith.

d)     Revelation 15:2. Is something the True Believer has over the antichrist.

(This QT assures me of Victory)

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‘In Christ.’

a)     1 Thessalonians 4:16. The dead Believers shall rise first.

b)     Romans 3:24. There is Redemption.

c)      Romans 8:1. There is no condemnation.

d)     Romans 8:2. There is life.

e)     1 Corinthians 16:24. We should love each other.

f)       Romans 8:39. Is the Love of God.

g)     Romans 9:1. We speak the Truth.

h)     Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:28. The Church is one Body.

i)       Romans 16:3 & 9. Ministers help each other.

j)       Romans 16:10. Believers find approval.

k)     1 Corinthians 3:1. There are spiritual babes.

l)       1 Corinthians 4:10. We can be wise.

m)   1 Corinthians 4:15. Comes spiritual birth.

n)     1 Corinthians 4:17. Is the Believer’s lifestyle.

o)     1 Corinthians 15:22. Shall all people be made alive.

p)     2 Corinthians 1:21. God establishes us.

q)     2 Corinthians 2:14. God always causes us to triumph.

r)      2 Corinthians 3:14. The veil is taken away.

s)      2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15. We are a New Creation.

t)      2 Corinthians 5:19. Was God, reconciling the World to Himself.

u)     2 Corinthians 11:3. There is simplicity.

v)     2 Corinthians 12:19. We speak before God.

w)   Galatians 2:4. We have liberty.

x)      Galatians 3:26; 5:6. We are children of God by Faith.

y)     Ephesians 2:6. We sit together in Heavenly place.

z)      Ephesians 2:10. We are created for good works.

(Through this Second I understand the necessity of being In Christ, and I ask every Christian reading this, are you truly in Christ or just a nominal or political Christian?)

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Chris.

Christ was in God, reconciling the people of the World to Himself. This work of reconciliation has already been achieved at the Cross. This is why we need to accept the work of the Cross in our lives, die to sin and live for God. It is possible for every person to be reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.

(Copied by Priscilla from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible Study QT Notes)

'True Beliver's REWARD.'

 

'True Believer's Reward.'

a) Revelation 21:7; Hebrews 9:15; John 17:2. An Eternal Heritage.

b) Romans 2:7; Matthew 16:27. Eternal Life for those people who by persistence in doing good seek for: -

1-Psalm 73:24; 2 Corinthians 4:17. Glory.

2-Honor.

3-Immortality.

c) Colossians 3:24; 1:12; John 12:26. An inheritance from the Lord as we serve the Lord Christ.

d) Hebrews 11:6. Through Faith.

e) Luke 12:32; Daniel 7:22; Matthew 25:34. The Kingdom of God for the little flock.

f) Hebrews 11:10 & 16. A Heavenly Country and City for the people of Faith.

g) John 14:12. A place in Heavenly Father's house for True Believers.

h) John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Colossians 3:4. Being with Christ in Eternity.

i) Psalm 17:15; Matthew 5:8. Beholding the Form and the Face of the Lord.

j) John 17:24; Romans 8:17-18. Being with Christ and seeing His Glory.

k) Philippians 3:21. A transformed and glorious body.

l) Matthew 19:28; 1 Corinthians 6:2. Sitting on a judgment throne.

m) 2 Timothy 2:12; Revelation 5:10; 22:5. Reigning with Christ because we have endured.

n) 2 Timothy 4:8. The Crown of Righteousness.

o) 1 Peter 5:4. The Crown of Glory that will never fade away.

p) James 1:12; Revelation 2:10. The Crown of Life that God has promised to those people who love Him.

q) 1 Corinthians 9:25. A Crown that will last forever.

r) Acts 20:32. An inheritance among all those people who are sanctified.

s) 1 Peter 1:4. An inheritance kept in Heaven for us, that can never:-

1-Perish.

2-Spoil.

3-Fade.

t) Daniel 12:3. For those people who are wise - they will shine like the brightness of the Heavens.

u) Daniel 12:3. Those people who lead many to Righteousness will shine like the stars for ever and ever.

v) Isaiah 60:19. The Lord will be our Everlasting Light and our God will be our Glory.

w) John 6:40. Everyone who looks to the Son and Believes in Him shall have Eternal Life and be raised up by Him at the last day.

x) Romans 6:23; 1 John 5:11. The Gift of God is Eternal Life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

y) 2 Corinthians 5:1. An eternal house in Heaven.

z) Matthew 25:21. Set over much and able to enter the Joy of our Master.

a1) Hebrews 4:9; Revelation 14:13. A Sabbath rest.

b1) Philippians 3:14. The prize for which God has called us Heavenward in Christ Jesus.

c1) Matthew 19:21; Luke 12:33. Treasure in Heaven if we truly follow Jesus Christ.

d1) Matthew 5:12; Luke 6:35. For persecuted people, a Great Reward.

e1) 2 John 1:8. Can be a full reward.

f1) Proverbs 11:18. The person who sows Righteousness will reap a sure reward.

g1) 1 Corinthians 2:9. God has prepared for those people who love Him, a reward that:-

1-2 Corinthians 4:18. No eye has seen.

2-No ear has heard.

3-No mind has conceived.

h1) Hebrews 11:26. Is to be looked ahead for.

(This QT teaches me of the True Believer's Reward)

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Chris.

There is clear Biblical evidence that there is Treasure for us in Heaven if we truly follow Jesus Christ. This Treasure is totally different to earthly treasure. This world system is full of people trying to accumulate earthly treasure, mostly they do this for their own selfish ends, sometimes legally sometimes illegally. This accumulation rarely Glorifies God. With the Treasure in Heaven we will truly Glorify God.

(Copied by Priscilla from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's Bible Study Notes)

'God's Spokespeople.'

 

'God's Spokespeople.'

Acts 15:3.

a) They are part of the Universal Church and Related to the Local Church.

i) Acts 21:5; 15:3. They went from and were sent by the Church.

ii) Acts 28:15. They had strengthening fellowship from the Church.

iii) 3 John 1:8. Are given hospitality by the Church.

b) They purposefully traveled.

i) Acts 15:3. To fully narrate the conversion of the Nations, bringing Joy to the Churches as they narrated.

ii) Acts 8:14. Traveling even to hostile places like Samaria, to Teach the Believers there.

iii) Acts 11:19. They went with specific vision.

c) They are Declarers.

i) Acts 15:12. Recounting - What God has done.

ii) Acts 14:27. Reporting - What God is doing now.

iii) Acts 21:19. Relating - Causing Believers to Glorify the Lord.

d) They are Joy givers.

i) Acts 13:48. Causing the Nations to Rejoice.

ii) Isaiah 66:13-14. Bringing Comfort and Joy.

iii) Luke 15:5-10, 23-24 & 32. Joy caused by other people's restoration whether in church flock or in human family.

(This QT gives me the desire to be one of God's Spokespeople)

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'We Are Not Of The World System.'

a) John 15:19 & 16. Because Jesus has called us out of it.

b) John 17:14. Because we have received the Word of God.

c) John 17:15-16. We are still to live in this World but we are not a part of its system. God can Keep us from the evil one.

{Is community life, in the sense of everyone living together in an isolated environment away from the world system Biblical? I think not, it seems anti Biblical to me, the weak never become stronger but rather community dependent.}

d) Ephesians 2:2-5; Titus 3:3-7. Because we have been saved by God's:-

i) Mercy.

ii) Great Love.

iii) Grace.

e) 1 Peter 2:9-12. So now we can behave well and properly.

f) 1 John 5:19. We are of God.

(This Meditation confirms to me that I Am Not Of The World System)

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Chris.

We need to be part of a Church where we can be committed and also receive strengthening fellowship. Fellowship is friendship and fun and not being harangued by people's overly strong opinions so that we eventually become discouraged and with guilty feeling.

(Copied by Priscilla from the late Reverend Chris Harrison's QT Bible Study Notes)