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How Can You HEAR FROM GOD?
The Bible reveals seven general ways that you can hear from the LORD and discern Divine will on a matter: 1. Through the Holy Scriptures The Judeo-Christian Scriptures are said to be “God-breathed” and therefore it’s “useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16). Every believer..
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Who Is Your NEIGHBOR, Biblically Speaking?
Both the Old Testament and New Testament teach us to “love your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:39 & James 2:8). But who specifically is your neighbor? ‘Neighbor,’ in the Hebrew is rea (RAY-ah), which means “friend, companion, fellow.” In the Greek it’s plésion (play-SEE-on) meaning “someone near or nearby.” In..
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INTIMACY WITH GOD and Its Benefits
At its heart, Christianity is about reconciliation with the Creator and therefore relationship with God. The word ‘intimacy’ is usually associated with sex, but what about intimacy with the LORD? Intimacy just means closeness or warm familiarity and there are different kinds of closeness. For instance, when a man hires..
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When You Should Pray “IF IT BE YOUR WILL” and When You Shouldn’t
Right before Christ was apprehended, abused and crucified for the sins of humanity, he prayed this prayer: “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42 The Messiah was not petitioning Father God for a financial need or healing..
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What Is GLORY in the Sense of God’s (Shekinah) GLORY?
God’s glory is linked to the LORD’s presence. When you hear a minister pray “God, show us your glory” it’s referring to the LORD manifesting glory to the people thereof. This is where we get the phrase God’s ‘manifest presence.’ The Almighty is omnipresent, of course — present everywhere at..
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Is Christianity a “RELATIONSHIP With God”?
We’ve all heard it said that “Christianity is a relationship with God, not a religion.” Is this true? If so, what is the support for it in the Holy Scriptures, God’s blueprint for authentic Christianity?
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What Are THE FOUR STAGES of Spiritual Growth?
The Bible reveals four stages of spiritual growth. Understanding these stages will help you SEE where you’re at spiritually and where you need to go.
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What Are the BASICS OF PRAYER?
Prayer simply means communion with God. It’s talking with your Creator. Jesus’ disciples asked him how to pray and so he taught him.
