James 4:8 (NIV) – “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Psalm 145:18 (NKJV) – “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Jeremiah 29:13 (ESV) – “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” John 15:5 (KJV) – “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” 1 Chronicles 16:11 (NKJV) – “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually.” Proverbs 8:17 (Holman) – “I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.” 2 Chronicles 15:2 (NLT) – “The Lord will stay with you as long as you stay with him! Whenever you seek him, you will find him. But if you abandon him, he will abandon you.”
SELF-CHECK: WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING? WHO ARE YOU SEEKING? LET US SEEK GOD, LET US STRIVE TO BE CLOSE TO GOD. ALLOW THESE VERSES TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
1 Chronicles 29:11–12 Greatness, power, splendor, glory, and majesty are yours, LORD, because everything in heaven and on earth is yours. The kingdom is yours, LORD, and you are honored as head of all things. Riches and honor are in front of you. You rule everything. You hold power and strength in your hands, and you can make anyone great and strong. Psalm 89:11 The heavens are yours. The earth is also yours. You made the world and everything in it. -James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Jeremiah 17:7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord And whose trust is the Lord.” LET US NOT FORGET THAT ALL GOOD IN OUR LIFE COMES FROM THE GOD. ALL BLESSINGS COMES FROM GOD.
TAKE A MOMENT AND THINK ABOUT YOUR LIFE AND REFLECT ON ALL THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR YOU. NOW THANK HIM!!! GLOOORRRY!!! OUR GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE!!! HALLELUJAH!!!
Galatians 6:1–2 Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted. Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings.
1 Peter 3:8–9 Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble. Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.
Romans 15:1So those of us who have a strong ⸤faith⸥ must be patient with the weaknesses of those whose ⸤faith⸥ is not so strong. We must not think only of ourselves.
ALLOW THIS WORD OF GOD TO BE A GUIDE UNTO YOUR LIFE.
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Matthew 21:21–22 Jesus answered them, “I can guarantee this truth: If you have faith and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I did to the fig tree. You could also say to this mountain, ‘Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,’ and it will happen. Have faith that you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:22–24 Jesus said to them, “Have faith in God! I can guarantee this truth: This is what will be done for someone who doesn’t doubt but believes what he says will happen: He can say to this mountain, ‘Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,’ and it will be done for him. That’s why I tell you to have faith that you have already received whatever you pray for, and it will be yours. James 1:5–7 If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn’t find fault with them. When you ask for something, don’t have any doubts. A person who has doubts is like a wave that is blown by the wind and tossed by the sea. A person who has doubts shouldn’t expect to receive anything from the Lord.
GOD MAKES IT VERY CLEAR THAT IF WE EXPECT TO RECEIVE FROM HIM, WE MUST HAVE FAITH IN HIM.
Exodus 23:25–26 You must serve the LORD your God, and he will bless your food and water. I will take away all sickness from among you. No woman in your land will miscarry or be unable to have children. I will let you live a normal life span. Exodus 15:26 He said, “If you will listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what he considers right, if you pay attention to his commands and obey all his laws, I will never make you suffer any of the diseases I made the Egyptians suffer, because I am the LORD, who heals you.” Deuteronomy 7:15 The LORD will keep you from having any kind of illness. He will not strike you with any of the terrible diseases you experienced in Egypt. Instead, he will strike all those who hate you. Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honor your father and mother that everything may go well for you, and you may have a long life on earth.” This is an important commandment with a promise.
OUR GOD TEACHES US HOW TO LIVE OUR LIFE IN A WAY THAT WILL CAUSE HIM TO BLESS US WITH GOOD HEALTH AND LONG LIFE.
WE MUST FORGIVE OTHERS Forgiveness is essential in living like Christ. Jesus taught us to forgive those who wrong us, just as He offers us forgiveness for our mistakes. This can be tough, especially when we feel hurt or betrayed. Yet, holding onto grudges can weigh us down, preventing us from experiencing the fullness of His grace. When we let go and forgive, we are free to move forward in love and peace. It’s a beautiful act that not only heals our hearts but also reflects Christ’s love to those around us. We should aspire to be quick to forgive, mirroring the divine compassion that Jesus showed us during His earthly ministry. “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:14-15 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32 “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13 LET US NOT HOLD GRUDGES, BUT LET US FORGIVE OTHERS. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
Romans 8:31 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Assurance • Faith • Strength Where Is It? As you can tell from the number of verses highlighted in Romans, the book has been one of the most theologically influential books of the New Testament. It is meant to give spiritual strength to the reader. Paul even prays within the letter that God will give the audience understanding. It also goes into greater depth on the doctrine of salvation than any other place in the Bible. This verse comes right after Paul’s in-depth explanation of the salvation that is given to those who believe in Christ. What Does It Mean? The “things” that Paul is referring to, are the truths he has just finished presenting about the gospel. What should we say about the fact that, “all things work together for the good of those who love” (8:28)? What should we say about the fact that, “the Spirit also joins to help in our weakness” (v. 26)? We should find strength! We should say that if all these things are true, which they are, then we have nothing to fear, because there is nothing and no one that could overcome our God. Why Does It Matter? This is the source of strength for every believer in Christ. Because Christ died for you; because the Holy Spirit is inside of You; because God loves you, you have no reason to fear. When you feel weak, remember that God is strong. When you feel attacked, remember your protector is invincible. When you feel doubtful, remember that God has given you every assurance. If you have God on your side, no one else stands a chance. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK REFRESHER. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
THE 3:16’S 2 Timothy 3:16 Every Scripture passage is inspired by God. All of them are useful for teaching, pointing out errors, correcting people, and training them for a life that has God’s approval. All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness. The Bible is chock-full of verses attesting to its inspiration, authority, infallibility, and usefulness. Perhaps the best New Testament texts on this subject are 2 Timothy 3:16 and 2 Peter 1:21. The latter says, in effect, that no passage in the Bible came about by a prophet’s own origination, but the writers of Scripture spoke as they were moved (borne along) by the Holy Spirit. The former verse tells us that all Scripture is inspired (breathed out) by God and therefore of immense usefulness in our lives. Notice the chapter/verse location 2 Timothy 3:16. There’s a remarkable correspondence between John 3:16 and 2 Timothy 3:16. The two verses have more in common than their “street address” of 316. • John 3:16 talks about the Savior, and 2 Timothy 3:16 talks about the Scriptures. These two entities comprise the two greatest gifts ever bestowed on humanity. • Both are called “The Word.” • One is the living Word, and the other is the written Word. • Both are utterly unique. Jesus is like no other person the world has ever seen, and the Bible is like no other book the world has ever read. • Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. He came down from heaven yet made His appearance through the instrumentality of a human being who was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit. The Scriptures are both fully human and fully divine. They came down from heaven yet were given through the instrumentality of human beings who were borne along by the Holy Spirit. • Just as the Savior was without sin, the Scriptures are without error. • Just as the Savior has a dual nature, the Scriptures have a double nature. • The Savior is the God-Man, and the Scriptures are from both God and man. • The Savior came to save us, and the Scriptures were given to tell us how to be saved. • The Bible is Jesus in print, and Jesus is the personification and fulfillment of the Scriptures. And so these 3:16s are twin verses about the Savior and the Scriptures. The Great “3:16s” of the New Testament • Luke 3:16—The Baptism of the Holy Spirit • 1 Corinthians 3:16—The Holy Spirit’s Indwelling • Ephesians 3:16—The Holy Spirit’s Strengthening • Colossians 3:16—The Imbedded Word • 2 Thessalonians 3:16—The All-Encompassing Peace of God • 1 Timothy 3:16—The Uniqueness of Christ • 1 John 3:16—The Power of Love • Revelation 3:16—The Danger of Lukewarm Love I HOPE YOU REALLY ENJOYED THIS QUICK REFRESHER. ISN’T IT AMAZING. Everlastingsalvationchruchofgod.com PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
BELEIVERS ARE TO WALK WITH GOD We are to walk: As children of light. Ephesians 5:8 Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light. As Christ walked. 1 John 2:6 Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived. Cautiously. Ephesians 5:15 So then, be very careful how you live. Don’t live like foolish people but like wise people. By faith, not sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 Indeed, our lives are guided by faith, not by sight. In the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 Let me explain further. Live your life as your spiritual nature directs you. Then you will never follow through on what your corrupt nature wants.
IF WE ARE CHRISTIANS, OUR LIFE SHOULD REFLECT CHRIST. HOW ARE YOU LIVING, CHECK YOURSELF.
