As you know post
of my posts are relative to my Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) studies. We have finished the study of the “Acts of the Apostles” for this BSF
year. As you look back on this wonderful
study I hope you take inventory of your life.
We learned that the details of our world is different for each of
us. Paul taught us that Jesus is worth
it whatever the cost and that our past doesn’t define us. From Barnabas we learned we should be an
encourager. From Stephen we learned to
keep our focus on God. From James we
learned about authentic faith.
What did you
learn about God this year?
What did you
learn about yourself?
What
difference has it made in your life?
Has your
thoughts, attitude or desires changed?
Has your
relationship with Jesus grown?
Have you
drawn closer to God?
Has your
faith been ignited?
I think the main
lesson we learned it that God is truly an Unstoppable God! Not even the coronavirus can stop God. He is still working and He will use this pandemic for good.
BSF will start
up again in September with the book of Genesis. I will be posting then on what God reveals to
me through this study. You are invited
to follow me again this fall. Also
please follow my posts throughout the summer where I will post on a variety of
topics.
This September
we will begin the study of Genesis. That’s where it all began. We need to understand that God exists because
of what we see in the created world. We
believe the Bible and that it is God-breathed (2 Tim. 3:16-17). In other
words it is God speaking to us. The
Bible gives us history, events that actually happened, prophecy of events to
come and instructions on how to life. It
reveals the nature, heart and mind of God – at least as much as we can
comprehend. We need to believe and
accept the facts He tells us in Genesis.
This book sets the stage of the entire Bible. It teaches Biblical doctrines of sin, the
fall, redemption, justification, and the promise of the Messiah to come. It shows us the origin of the universe, life,
marriage, and of good and evil.
I encourage you
will find a BSF class and register for the Genesis
study. I am sure there is one near
you. The BSF studies are all over the
world and are studying the same lesson each week. Classes in Kentucky are studying the same
lesson as those in Australia. Each class
meets about 2 hours weekly. It’s non
denominational and is for everyone - those who are not familiar with the Bible
to those who are very familiar. There
are women’s, men’s and children’s classes.
Go to https://www.bsfinternational.org/bsfindex to register.
This world is
evil and people get caught up in all kinds of sin even when they don’t realize
it. We need to spread His Word as much
as we can. Satan is hard at work
continuing to tempt us, because he knows his time is running out. He is the ruler of this world and enslaves
sinners to sin. Everyone needs to hear
the gospel before it’s too late.
We are all
sinners and deserve eternal death. God
has a plan to save us from the judgment to come. He loves us so much that He sent His only Son,
Jesus to pay the price for our sins (John
3:16). He took on the punishment
that we deserve. The punishment for sin is death, but
through Jesus Christ our sins can be forgiven.
We can become part of His family and spend eternity with Him.
In case you
don’t know Jesus as your personal Savior or are not really sure of your salvation, I feel at this time I need to tell
you how you can receive the salvation Jesus offers.
How do
I get Salvation?
Admit to yourself and God that you are a
sinner. You have ignored God and wanted
to do your own thing leaving God out completely.
Romans 3:23 – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”.
Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death.” (You are a sinner and you are condemned to death – eternal separation from God in Hell)
Confess your sins
Romans 3:23 – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”.
Romans 6:23 – “For the wages of sin is death.” (You are a sinner and you are condemned to death – eternal separation from God in Hell)
Confess your sins
That means tell
God what you’ve done wrong. (He already knows it, but He wants you to admit
them to Him.)
Romans 10:9 – “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved”.
Repent of your sins
Romans 10:9 – “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved”.
Repent of your sins
That means stop
sinning and turn to God.
Luke 13:5 – Jesus said: “….. But unless you repent, you too will all perish”.
Believe in Jesus
Luke 13:5 – Jesus said: “….. But unless you repent, you too will all perish”.
Believe in Jesus
John 6:47 – “I tell you the
truth, he who believes has everlasting life.” Believe that Christ went
to the cross for you, taking your guilt upon Himself and enduring God’s
judgment in your place. He took God’s judgment of our sins on Himself. This means that God has pardoned and cleared
you from any guilt.
John 3:16 – “For God so
loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in
Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.
Romans 10:13 – “for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Once you have accepted Him as Savior, be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus as a public testimony of your salvation. Then unite with a Bible-believing church. Other Christians will be there for you with encouragement and will pray for you as you walk closer with God. Remember - don’t judge other Christians, because they are not perfect. If they were, they wouldn’t need to go to church. Only God and Jesus are perfect.
Can it be that simple?
It’s hard to believe it’s that simple, but it is. Don’t trust your feelings. They change. Stand on God’s promises. They never change.
There are three things to practice daily for spiritual growth.
Pray – you talk with God, but don't forget to listen for Him to guide you.
Read your Bible – God will speak to you through His Word, if possible get in a Bible study group at your church or one like Bible Study Fellowship - they are all over the world.
Witness – you talk for God telling others about Him and what He’s done for you.
Romans 5:8 – “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us”.
Romans 10:13 – “for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Once you have accepted Him as Savior, be baptized in obedience to the Lord Jesus as a public testimony of your salvation. Then unite with a Bible-believing church. Other Christians will be there for you with encouragement and will pray for you as you walk closer with God. Remember - don’t judge other Christians, because they are not perfect. If they were, they wouldn’t need to go to church. Only God and Jesus are perfect.
Can it be that simple?
It’s hard to believe it’s that simple, but it is. Don’t trust your feelings. They change. Stand on God’s promises. They never change.
There are three things to practice daily for spiritual growth.
Pray – you talk with God, but don't forget to listen for Him to guide you.
Read your Bible – God will speak to you through His Word, if possible get in a Bible study group at your church or one like Bible Study Fellowship - they are all over the world.
Witness – you talk for God telling others about Him and what He’s done for you.
The word
salvation means you are saved from Satan and the consequences of sin against
God. You are saved from the wrath of
God’s judgment of sin. If you reject
Jesus, you will spend eternity in hell, separated from God and experience
eternity judgment. After you die you will
have eternal life. It’s either in heaven
with God or in hell with Satan and his demons.
Join me here
next time. -- I encourage you to trust in Jesus.
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