Sunday, December 28, 2014

Consider Our Future Inheritance!


'Consider Our Future Inheritance!
1 Corinthians 15:50.
a)  This is a clear Proclamation of God's Word.
b)  The Proclamation is to Brothers and Sisters of the Church in Corinth.
c)  Flesh and Blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God.
d)  The perishable cannot inherit the imperishable.
(This QT exhorts me to Consider My Future Inheritance)
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'There Is No Agreement.'
2 Corinthians 6:16.
a)  Between a temple of God and idols.
b)  We are a temple of the Living God.
c)  God says that He will live with us.
d)  God says that He will walk among us.
e)  God is our God.
f)  We are His People.
(This Second one Teaches me that There Is No Agreement)
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Chris.
There are times that we get so caught up in our own world around us, or the things happening in this World now, that we forget to consider our future inheritance. We should not be "too heavenly minded that we are no earthly good", but we should live in balance as True Believers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Important Things That Should Not Be Forgotten!


'Important Things That Should Not Be Forgotten.'
Jude 1:20-23.
a)  Jude 1:20. Build ourselves up in our most Holy Faith.
b)  Jude 1:20. Pray in the Holy Spirit.
c)  Jude 1:21. Keep ourselves in God's Love.
d)  Jude 1:21. Wait for the Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring us to Eternal Life.
e)  Jude 1:22. Be merciful to those people who doubt.
f)  Jude 1:23. Save other people by snatching them from the fire.
g)  Jude 1:23. To other people show Mercy mixed with fear, hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
(This QT teaches me Important Things That Should Not Be Forgotten)
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'Avoid Wrong Partnerships.'
2 Corinthians 6:14-15.
a)  Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.
b)  What do Righteousness and wickedness have in common?
c)  What fellowship can Light have with darkness?
d)  What harmony is there between Christ and Satan?
e)  What does a Believer have in common with an unbeliever?
(This Second one encourages me to Avoid Wrong Partnerships)
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Chris.
We need to keep ourselves in God's Love. When we are receivers of God's Love then we can share His Love with other people too. Keeping ourselves in God's Love should not be difficult for us if we are True Believers because we have the Holy Spirit Who is a Spirit of Love that has been poured out into our hearts.
 

God With Us In Painful Times!


'God With Us In Painful Times.'
Isaiah 54:4-6.
a) Isaiah 54:4. Encouraging and Healing Words:-
1-Do not be afraid.
2-You will not be put to shame.
3-Do not fear disgrace.
4-You will not be humiliated.
5-You will forget the shame of your youth.
6-You will remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.
b)  Isaiah 54:5. The Lord is with us:-
1-Your Maker is your husband.
2-The Lord Almighty is His Name.
3-The Holy one of Israel is your Redeemer.
4-He is called the God of the Whole Earth.
c)  Isaiah 54:6. What the Lord will do:-
1-The Lord will call us back.
2-Like a wife deserted.
3-Like a wife distressed in spirit.
4-Lie a wife who married young only to be rejected.
5-The Lord is saying this.
(You will remember no more the reproach! This QT reminds me of God's Healing Power)
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'When It Is Safe To Open Our Hearts.'
2 Corinthians 6:11-13.
a)  2 Corinthians 6:11. When there is honest communication and desire to be open.
b)  2 Corinthians 6:12. When affection is given rather than condemnation.
c)  2 Corinthians 6:13. When the desire for open hearts is mutual.
(This Second one Teaches me When It Is Safe To Open My Heart)
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Chris.
God is called the God of the Whole Earth. There is not one part of this Planet Earth which does not belong to God. One of the reasons that we can have confidence in our Prayers to God is that He is the God of the Whole Earth. When God Wills, it will be done!

Friday, December 26, 2014

A Large Crowd Listens To Jesus!


'A Large Crowd Listens To Jesus.'
Matthew 13:2.
a)  Great crowds gathered around Him.
b)  So Jesus got into a boat.
c)  He sat in the boat.
d)  The whole crowd stood on the shore.
e)  Then Jesus began to Teach them.
(Through this QT I learn much: A Large Crowd Listens To Jesus)
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'We Need To Be Careful.'
Exodus 34:12.
a)  We need to be careful and take heed to ourselves.
b)  Not to make any covenants or treaties.
c)  Especially with strangers and the people that we do not really know well.
d)  Those covenants or treaties can become a snare to us.
(Yes! I know through this Second one that I Need To Be Careful)
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Chris.
Jesus, after sitting down in the boat, began to Teach the people. This was an unusual scenario. It is most probably how the Jewish Rabbis would teach. Very different from most of our Churches today. This actually leaves us a lot to think about regarding the most effective ways of having Services in our Churches. There is no doubt that, in this case the people heard well. Jesus' Ministry was hugely practical, whatever He was doing.

Remember These Apostolic Words!


'Remember These Apostolic Words.'
Jude 1:17-19.
a)  Jude 1:17. Dearly beloved friends in the Gospel.
b)  Jude 1:17. Are to remember what the Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ told them.
c)  Jude 1:18. They said that in the last days.
d)  Jude 1:18. There will be scoffers.
e)  Jude 1:18. These scoffers will follow their own ungodly desires.
f)  Jude 1:19. These are the people who divide the Churches.
g)  Jude 1:19. These people follow mere natural instincts.
h)  Jude 1:19. They do not have the Holy Spirit.
(Through this QT I know that I should Remember These Apostolic Words)
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'Just As You Were Shown.'
Exodus 27:8.
a)  In building the Place of Worship in the Old Testament times.
b)  The making of the Altar.
c)  Was to be just as Moses was shown on the Mountain.
(This Second one Teaches me to follow God's Instructions Just As I Am Shown)
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Chris.
The way that Apostle Jude addressed the Churches and the True Believers was a very loving and accepting way. He called them 'Dearly Beloved Friends In The Gospel.' Even though Jude's Message is one of the strongest Chapters in the New Testament, Jude was able to present it in a very loving and accepting way. This is a lesson for all of us.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Three "Will" Promises!


'Three "Will" Promises.'
Isaiah 54:3.
a)  God's People will spread out to the Right and to the Left.
b)  The descendants of God's People will possess the Nations.
c)  The descendants of God's People will settle in desolate cities and towns.
(This QT encourages me with Three "Will" Promises from God)
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'Actions According To The Authority.'
Deuteronomy 17:10.
a)  The Decisions made by those people who have authority over us:-
1-At the place which God chooses.
2-The Levite Priests who are on duty.
3-The Judge who is in office at that specific time.
b)  These Authority people will give a verdict.
c)  We must act according to the decisions that they give to us and make for us.
d)  They will tell us where these things should be done.
e)  We should be careful to do everything that they instruct us to do.
(This Second one reminds me the importance, from the Old Testament days until now, of making Actions According To The Authority)
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Chris.
God has placed certain people in authority over us in various ways. God's desire is to be Glorified in our lives, families and communities. God is a life-giving God and He desires that the life that He has given to us can also be shared with other people. This season of Christmas and New Year is an excellent time to share God's Life and Love with other people.

Seasonal Greetings!

To All Those Who Read This QT Blog:
Have a Blessed and Joyful Christmas Season and also a Blessed New Year 2015.

1 Corinthians 15:57-58.

Praise The Name Of The Lord!



'Praise The Name Of The Lord.'
Psalm 148:13.
a)  Let us Praise the Name of the Lord.
b)  His Name alone is Exalted.
c)  His Glory is above the Earth.
d)  His Glory is above the Heavens.
(This QT calls me to Praise The Name Of The Lord)
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'Be Refreshed.'
Exodus 23:12.
a)  God's People were to work six days per week.
b)  On the seventh day, do not work, but rest.
c)  Oxen and Donkeys should be rested too.
d)  The household servants should also be refreshed.
e)  The resident alien may also be refreshed.
(This Second one reminds me to Be Refreshed)
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Chris.
Every True Believer is called to Praise the Name of the Lord. Firstly, Praising His Name is a personal thing. It is good to Praise the Lord! Secondly, it is good for True Believer families to sometimes Praise the Lord in the privacy of their homes. It is also good to Praise the Lord in the gathered assembly of the Church.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Grumblers And Faultfinders!



'Grumblers And Faultfinders.'
Jude 1:16.
a)  They follow their own evil desires.
b)  They boast about themselves.
c)  They flatter others for their own advantage.
(This QT teaches me more about Grumblers And Faultfinders)
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'Messengers Of Salvation.'
Jude 1:23.
a)  Save some people by snatching them from the fire.
b)  Have mercy mixed with fear towards other people.
c)  Hate the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.
(Through this Second one I learn more requirements for Messengers Of Salvation)
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Chris.
Messengers of Salvation are to be encouraged and respected in they are truly functioning as they should. There are some so-called "messengers of salvation" who actually are no more than a religious "mess". These people need to be stopped, whilst the True Messengers of Salvation need to be encouraged.

Something Very Special!


'Something Very Special.'
Isaiah 54:1-2.
a)  There was a barren woman.
b)  She had never had a child.
c)  She was to burst into song.
d)  She was to shout for Joy.
e)  She had never been in labour.
f)  For the desolate woman now has more children.
g)  Than she who has lived with her husband.
h)  These are the Words of the Lord.
i)  Preparation for increase:-
1-Enlarge your house.
2-Build an addition.
3-Spread out your home.
4-Do not hold back.
5-Spare no expense.
(This QT is telling Something Very Special)
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'Watch Yourselves Too.'
Galatians 6:1.
a)  This is written to True Believers.
b)  If another Believer is overcome by some sin.
c)  You who live by the Holy Spirit.
d)  Should restore that person gently.
e)  But watch yourselves.
f)  We should be careful not fall into the same temptation ourselves.
(Through this Second one I know that I must Watch Myself Too)
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Chris.
These are days when God is telling some people, Churches and Mercy Ministries to make preparation for increase. When God tells something like this it first needs to be confirmed and checked out by mature True Believers. Their standard is God's Word. If it is True, whatever may happen along the way, the increase will come.


Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Stung!


'Stung.'
a)  1 Corinthians 15:56. The sting of death is sin.
b)  Revelation 9:3 & 5. Scorpions sting.
c)  1 Corinthians 4:12. Stings may come from people's mouths.
d)  1 Corinthians 15:55. Death has a sting.
(This QT reminds me of the power of being Stung)
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'We Need To See To It.'
Hebrews 3:12.
a)  We are to see to it.
b)  As True Believers.
c)  That none of us.
d)  Are to have a sinful and unbelieving heart.
e)  Then turn away from the Living God because of that heart.
(Through this Second one I know that I am to see to it.
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Chris.
We need to see to it. This means that it is our responsibility. If we do not look after our own heart we can get ourselves into all kinds of difficulties. The issues of life come out of our heart, not just out of our mouth. When Church people do not look after their hearts it can be devastating for other people in the Church.

Enoch's Prophecy!


'Enoch's Prophecy.'
Jude 1:14-15.
a)  Enoch was the seventh from Adam.
b)  Enoch Prophesied about coming situations.
c)  Matthew 16:27. He Prophesied that the Lord is going to come with many thousands of His Angels.
d)  The Lord is coming to Judge everyone.
e)  He is coming to execute Judgment on all people.
f)  To convict all who are ungodly among them.
g)  Of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed.
h)  In an ungodly way.
(This QT reveals Enoch's Prophecy which is amazingly accurate)
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'Rebelling Against God And Doubting Him.'
Psalm 78:17-20.
a)  Psalm 78:17. The people continued to sin against the Lord.
b)  Psalm 78:17. The people rebelled in the desert against Him.
c)  Psalm 78:18. They wilfully put God to the test by demanding the food for which they craved.
d)  Psalm 78:19. They spoke against God.
e)  Psalm 78:19. They doubted that God could really spread a table in the wilderness.
f)  Psalm 78:20. They remembered that the rock was struck and the waters gushed out.
g)  Psalm 78:20. However they doubted that God could give bread and meat for His People.
(This Second one clearly tells me never to be Rebelling Against God And Doubting Him)
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Chris.
Enoch's Prophecy was and remains as amazingly accurate. All True Prophecy should be the same. The Prophecy of Scripture is 100% accurate and forever will be. When we receive and share the Gift of Prophesy under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, it should be according to Scriptural Guidance. This Guidance is that the Gift of Prophecy is for Edification, Exhortation and Comfort.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Christ - The Sacrificed Intercessor!


'Christ - The Sacrificed Intercessor.'
Isaiah 53:12.
a)  Father God will give Christ the Honours and Portion among the Great.
b)  Christ will divide the spoils with numerous people.
c)  This is all because He poured out His Life unto death.
d)  He was numbered with the transgressors.
e)  He bore the sins of many people.
f)  He made Intercession for the transgressors.
(This QT reveals to me Christ - The Sacrificed Intercessor)
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'The Words Of A Gossip.'
Proverbs 26:22.
a)  The words of a gossip.
b)  Are like choice mortals.
c)  They seek deep into one's heart.
(This Second one makes me want to avoid The Words Of A Gossip)
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Chris.
Christ, on the Cross, bore the sins of many people. There are some angry, bitter or unbelieving people who do not accept this Message. They prefer to be responsible for their own sins, for which they will face Eternal Judgment. There are some seriously mistaken people who think that gossip is not a 'serious' sin. That is nonsense, gossip can kill, especially through suicide.

Eagerly Waiting!


'Eagerly Waiting.'
Galatians 5:5-6.
a)  Through the Holy Spirit.
b)  By Faith.
c)  We are eagerly awaiting to be made Righteous, the Righteousness for which we hope.
d)  In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor un-circumcision has any value.
e)  The only thing that counts.
f)  Is Faith.
g)  Expressing itself through Love.
(I affirm through this QT that I am Eagerly Waiting)
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'To Quarrel Or Not.'
Proverbs 26:20-21.
a)  Where there is no wood.
b)  The fire goes out.
c)  Without gossip.
d)  A quarrel dies down.
e)  As coals to burning wood.
f)  And as wood to a fire.
g)  A quarrelsome person kindles strife.
(This Second one gives me a choice: To Quarrel Or Not)
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Chris.
Hope is an important and real part of our faith life. Hope can keep our Faith active and realistic. When Hope is not met the situation can make us very miserable. Initially, as True Believers, our Hope is in God. The Bible tells us to Hope in God. The Bible also says that Hope deferred makes our heart sick. Maybe that means both the emotional and physical heart?

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Instinctive And Wild!


'Instinctive And Wild.'
Jude 1:10-13.
a)  Jude 1:10. These people slander whatever they do not understand.
b)  Jude 1:10. They are like irrational animals.
c)  Jude 1:10. They are self destructive.
d)  Jude 1:11. They followed three evil ways:-
1-Cain.
2-Balaam.
3-Korah.
e)  Jude 1:12-13. They are spots and blemishes in Church love-feasts.
1-They fearlessly feast at Church love feasts.
2-They eat with the Church without the slightest qualm.
3-They are shepherds who only feed themselves.
4-They are clouds without rain, carried along by the wind.
5-They are autumn trees, without fruit and uprooted.
6-They are twice dead.
7-They are raging waves of the sea.
8-They foam up their shame.
9-The are wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.
(This QT makes me cautious of people who are Instinctive And Wild in the Church)
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'The One Who Deceives Their Neighbour.'
Proverbs 26:18-19.
a)  Like a maniac.
b)  Shooting flaming arrows of death.
c)  Is one who deceives their neighbour.
d)  Then they say that they were only joking.
(This QT pictures for me The One Who Deceives Their Neighbour)
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 Chris.
There are some people who should not be in Church who are still there. These people are selfish. These people are spiritually dead. They never think about other people and their needs, they only think about themselves. They are fruitless Believers and live as if they are twice dead. They love to come and join in Church feasts, they are so selfish.

After His Suffering!


'After His Suffering.'
Isaiah 53:11.
a)  After the suffering of Jesus Christ.
b)  He will see the Light of Life.
c)  He will be satisfied.
d)  Through the Knowledge of Him.
e)  Jesus Christ, the Righteous Servant.
f)  Shall justify many people.
g)  He will bear their iniquities.
(This QT teaches me what happens to Jesus Christ After His Suffering)
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'We Should Not Rush Into A Quarrel.'
Proverbs 26:17.
a)  Like a person who grabs a stray dog by the ears.
b)  Is someone.
c)  Who rushes into a quarrel not their own.
(This Second one clarifies that I Should Not Rush Into A Quarrel)
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Chris.
One of the Manifestations of Jesus Christ upon this Earth was as the Righteous Servant of Almighty God. This is amazing! Christ came as a Servant, we hear the song sometimes about the Servant King, and it is Truth. But He came clearly as a Servant. The Servant is the lowest of the low in most societies. All that Christ accomplished on this Earth was with the attitude of a Righteous Servant.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Revision!

There are important minor changes to my notes on Michael's Argument!

The Results Of Sin's Control In Our Lives!


'The Results Of Sin's Control In Our Lives.'
Galatians 5:19-21.
a)  Galatians 5:19. The results of sin's control in our lives.
b)  Galatians 5:19. The acts of the flesh.
c)  Galatians 5:19. Are Clear and obvious.
d)  Galatians 5:19-21. These acts are clearly explained to us here:-
1-Idolatry.
2-Witchcraft.
3-Hatred.
4-Discord.
5-Sexual sins.
6-Impure acts.
7-Wild living.
8-Fighting.
9-Jealousy.
10-Fits of raging anger.
11-Selfish ambition.
12-Dissensions.
13-Factions.
14-Envy.
15-Drunkenness.
16-Orgies.
e)  Galatians 5:21. Apostle Paul continuously warns the Galatian Believers.
f)  Galatians 5:21. People who live in the acts of the flesh.
g)  Galatians 5:21. Will not enter the Kingdom of God.
(This QT gives me the desire to keep free from The Results Of Sin's Control In My Life)
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'A Wonderful Name.'
Psalm 8:9.
a)  Lord, our Lord.
b)  How Majestic is your Name.
c)  In all the Earth.
(This Second one reveals to me A Wonderful Name)
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Chris.
Dissensions are never right or spiritual, they are simply sinful results from sin's control in our lives. It is normal, very normal, to have differing opinions about things. Especially in the business meetings of the Church these can happen and we should not allow them to harm relationships within the Church. The Bible tells us that dissensions are an act of the flesh and that we need to be free from them.

Michael's Argument!


'Michael's Argument.'
Jude 1:9.
a)  Michael the Archangel was arguing with the Devil.
b)  It was about the body of Moses.
c)  He was not only arguing, he was debating.
d)  Michael did not dare to condemn the Devil for slander.
e)  Michael said to the Devil: "The Lord rebuke you!"
(This QT teaches me from Michael's Argument)
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'Rulers Over God's Creation.'
Psalm 8:5-8.
a)  Psalm 8:5. God has made mankind a little lower than the Angels.
b)  Psalm 8:5. God has crowned mankind with Glory and Honour.
c)  Psalm 8:6. God has made mankind rulers over the Works of His Hands.
d)  Psalm 8:6. God has put everything under the feet of mankind.
e)  Psalm 8:7-8. Under mankind's feet are:-
1-Flocks.
2-Herds.
3-Wild animals.
4-Birds.
5-Fish.
6-Other creatures of the sea.
(Through this Second one I understand more about the Rulers Over God's Creation)
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Many True Believers get them into trouble physically, emotionally and spiritually because of the ways in which they try to "deal with" the Devil. It seems that Jesus Christ Himself simply commanded the Devil to go. We have Authority in Jesus' Name to cast out the Devil this Authority comes from the Lord Himself. This was also the Authority the Lord gave to Michael. We should not attempt in our own ways, but be led and taught by the Lord when we deal with the Devil.

Friday, December 19, 2014

A Complete Work!


'A Complete Work.'
Isaiah 53:10.
a)  It was the Will of the Lord God to crush Jesus Christ and make Him suffer.
b)  The Lord God made Jesus Christ an offering for sin.
c)  Jesus Christ will see His offspring.
d)  Jesus Christ will prolong His Days.
e)  Jesus Christ will complete the things that the Lord God wants Him to do.
(This QT reveals to me A Complete Work)
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'Why Do You Care For Us?'
Psalm 8:3-4.
a)  When David considered the heavens.
b)  The Lord made the heavens with His Fingers.
c)  The moon and the stars which the Lord put into place.
d)  What are people that they are important to You? (The Lord)
e)  Why do you care for human beings?
(This Second one causes my question: Why Do You Care For Me)
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Chris.
Jesus Christ will complete the things that the Lord God wants Him to do. We have this assurance and good news from God's Word. Jesus never did what He willed when He came in human flesh to this Earth, He always did what the Lord God, the Heavenly Father wanted Him to do.

Washed, Sanctified And Justified.'


'Washed, Sanctified And Justified.'
1 Corinthians 6:9-11.
a)  1 Corinthians 6:9. The unrighteous people shall not enter the Kingdom of God.
b)  1 Corinthians 6:9. We should not be deceived.
c)  1 Corinthians 6:9-10. These people will not inherit the Kingdom of God:-
1-Sexually immoral.
2-Idolaters.
3-Adulterers.
4-Practising homosexuals.
5-Thieves.
6-Greedy.
7-Drunkards.
8-Slanderers.
9-Swindlers.
d)  1 Corinthians 6:11. Some of the Corinthians were like that before they knew Jesus Christ.
e)  1 Corinthians 6:11. Now these Corinthians are:-
1-Washed.
2-Sanctified.
3-Justified.
f)  1 Corinthians 6:11. This is all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of God.
(This QT makes me give thanks to God because I am Washed, Sanctified And Justified)
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'The Praises Of Children And Infants.'
Psalm 8:2.
a)  Through the Praises of Children and Infants.
b)  God establishes a stronghold against His Enemies.
c)  Through the Praises of Children and Infants:-
1-The foe is silenced.
2-The avenger is silenced.
3-The revengeful cease.
(This Second one reveals to me the Power of The Praises Of Children And Infants)
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Chris.
It is necessary that the True Believer can confess and proclaim that they are washed. There are several meanings of washing. The washing of the mind of the True Believer through and by the Word of God, the washing of water baptism, which is the answer of a clear conscience towards God and also the washing away of our sins by and through the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

When Ungodly People Entered The Group!


'When Ungodly People Entered The Group.'
Jude 1:8.
a)  These ungodly people only trust in their dreams.
b)  They pollute their own bodies with sin.
c)  They reject God's authority.
d)  They speak against the Angels.
(Through this QT I know that I need to take a Biblical stance When Ungodly People Enter The Group)
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'Glory And Majesty.'
Psalm 8:1.
a)  The Lord's Name is the Majestic and most wonderful Name.
b)  In all the Earth.
c)  His Name brings Him Praise in Heaven above.
d)  The Lord has set His Glory in the Heavens.
(This Second one clearly reveals to me the Glory And Majesty of the Lord)
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Chris.
I know that it is very important for me to take a Biblical stance when I need to. This does not mean legalism or short-sightedness spiritually. It means that my life needs to be filled with the Grace of God. I need to always consider the 'other' when I make my decisions or say what I have to say. Legalism in Church often thinks that it is 'Biblical stance' but actually it is not, it is religious bondage.

An Awful Judgment!


'An Awful Judgment.'
Isaiah 53:8-9.
a)  The judgment on Jesus was totally unjust.
b)  By oppression He was taken away.
c)  By unjust judgment He was taken away.
d)  Nobody from His generation protested.
e)  He was cut off from the land of the living.
f)  He was punished for the transgressions of the people.
g)  He was assigned a grave amongst the wicked rich.
h)  He did no violence.
i)  There was no deceit in His Mouth.
(This QT teaches me about An Awful Judgment)
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'They Condemned Themselves.'
John 9:40-41.
a)  The Pharisees asked Jesus if they were blind.
b)  Jesus told them.
c)  That if they were blind they would not be guilty of sin.
d)  The Pharisees claimed that they could see.
e)  That means their sin and guilt remains.
(Through this Second one I understand that They Condemned Themselves)
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Chris.
By unjust judgment Christ was taken away to be crucified. This was the Prophesied death of Jesus Christ. It was horrific and yet it was abundant Grace for us. The innocent One died painfully for the guilty ones. If we have suffered unjust judgment in one way or another we can be comforted because of what Jesus suffered for us.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Kingdom Of God!


'The Kingdom Of God.'
Romans 14:17-18.
a)  The Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking. (Some kind of a religious feast)
b)  The Kingdom of God is:-
1-Righteousness.
2-Peace.
3-Joy in the Holy Spirit.
c)  Anyone who serves Christ in this way.
d)  Is pleasing to God and to people also.
(This QT gives me a strong desire to be living and serving in The Kingdom Of God)
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'Life Changing Judgment.'
John 9:39.
a)  Jesus came into this World, not only to Save it but also to Judge it.
b)  Then the people who are blind will see.
c)  The people who can see will become blind.
(This Second one proves to me that the Life Changing Judgment is real)
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Chris.
It is a spiritually healthy desire for every True Believer to have certain strong desires about their Faith life. Here we read about living in the Kingdom of God. That is Righteousness; Peace; and Joy in the Holy Spirit. If we are living in such a way then we also can and should be serving in The Kingdom of God.

Bad And Wrong Dreams!


'Bad And Wrong Dreams.'
Jude 1:8.
a)  These people.
b)  As a result of their bad and wrong dreams.
c)  Manifest ungodliness.
d)  They:-
1-Pollute their own bodies.
2-Reject authority.
3-Insult angels.
(This QT reveals to me the result of Bad And Wrong Dreams)
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'Lord, I Believe.'
John 9:35-38.
a)  John 9:35. Jesus heard that the Jewish priests had ejected this blind man.
b)  John 9:35. Jesus looked for this blind man and found him.
c)  John 9:35. Jesus asked him if he believed in the Son of Man.
d)  John 9:36. The blind man asked Jesus:-
1-Who is the Son of Man.
2-Tell me.
3-That I may believe in Him.
e)  John 9:37. Jesus revealed Himself to the blind man.
f)  John 9:37. Jesus is the Son of Man.
g)  John 9:38. The blind man then said: "Lord, I Believe."
h)  John 9:38. The blind man then Worshipped the Lord.
(This Second one teaches me the first response to Jesus Christ: Lord, I Believe)
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Chris.
To reject authority is incorrect. If we are rejecting authority then we need to consider what to do about it. If the authority is obviously demonic or totally incorrect then we should leave. If it is only a matter of disagreement that is causing us to reject authority, then we need to do something about our attitude and change it. Resolve the reason and then victory can be had and restoration be made.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Sacrificial Lamb Of God!


'The Sacrificial Lamb Of God.'
Isaiah 53:7.
a)  He was oppressed.
b)  He was afflicted.
c)  He did not say a word.
d)  He was led like a lamb to be killed.
e)  As a sheep before its shearers is silent.
f)  He did not open His mouth.
(This QT reveals to me The Sacrificial Lamb Of God - Jesus Christ)
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'Hypocritically Excluded.'
John 9:34.
a)  The hypocritical Jewish priests.
b)  Accused the healed blind man of being steeped in sin at birth.
c)  They told him to stop trying to teach and lecture them.
d)  They threw him out of their meeting.
(Through this Second one I understand what it means to be Hypocritically Excluded)
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Chris.
When a sheep is in the hands of a skilful shepherd or when the sheep is held by the attendant in the abattoir, the sheep will remain very still in grip of the one who is holding it. This is the same way in which Jesus Christ responded to those torturers who were going to crucify Him. We can only thank God for amazing Grace!

The Spirit God Has Given To Us!


'The Spirit God Has Given To Us.'
2 Timothy 1:7.
a)  The Spirit God has given to us.
b)  Does not make us timid.
c)  He gives to us:-
1-Power.
2-Love.
3-Self Discipline.
(This QT teaches me about The Spirit God Has Given To Me)
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'He Is From God.'
John 9:30-33.
a)  John 9:30. The healed blind man was challenging the Jewish priests and leaders.
b)  John 9:30. He told them something remarkable:-
1-This is an amazing thing.
2-You do not know where He is from.
3-Yet He opened my eyes.
c)  John 9:31. We know that God does not listen to sinners.
d)  John 9:31. God listens to the God-fearing person who does His Will.
e)  John 9:32. It has never been heard of the opening of the eyes of a man born blind.
f)  John 9:33. If this Man (Jesus), were not from God, He could do nothing.
(This Second one confirms to me about Jesus Christ that He Is From God)
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Chris.
We all need many characteristics that only God can give to us. I just want to mention one here. The Holy Spirit, that God gives to us also gives us Power from Heaven. We need this Power in order to live a life that is Glorifying to God. We need this Power so that we can serve in the way that the Lord wants us to serve. We also need this Power to help us to overcome temptations.

'Caring for the Church.'

  'Caring For The Church.' a) 2 Corinthians 11:28. Sometimes brings daily pressure for the care giver. b) Acts 15:36. Means:- ...