GOD COMMANDS US TO BE: The commands of the Lord are always imperative. They leave no choice with us, but to choose His choice. 1. “Be Holy.” “Be ye holy in all manner of conversation” (1 Pet. 1:15, 16), and the reasons are, “Because” God is “Holy,” and because He calls us to this devoted life in separation to Him. 2. “Be Perfect.” (2 Cor. 13:11). “Perfect” means to be in joint, to be adjusted, and is used of nets being mended—Matt. 4:21, of being “joined together” (1 Cor. 1:10), and of one being restored to what he was before—Gal. 6:1. 3. “Be Still” (Psa. 46:10). The secret of knowing God is to be still in humbleness before Him, and let every voice but His be hushed. 4. “Be Sober.” “Be sober,” that is, hold oneself in hand, so that others shall not take us unawares—1 Pet. 5:8. 5. “Be Faithful” (Rev. 2:10). When faith and love burn within the temple of our being, faithfulness will characterise the life. 6. “Be Glean.” “Be ye clean that bear the vessels of the Lord” (Isa. 52:11). If the heart of the inner life is clean the hand of outward service will correspond. 7. “Be Filled” in the Spirit—Eph. 5:18. This is the most essential, for when the Spirit pervades the being, the atmosphere of His presence will be known. LET US OBEY GOD’S COMMANDS, AND ALLOW GOD TO GUIDE US. LIVE GODLY, AND BE BLESSED BY GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
A QUICK LOOK AT AUTHORITY: When we are under the authority of Christ, we have all His authority behind us. The usage of the word for authority (exousia) is instructive and inspiring. 1. Authority to Heal “Power (exousia) to heal sicknesses” (Mark 3:15). 2. Authority over Demons. “Power (exousia) over unclean spirits” (Mark 6:7). 3. Authority to Preach. “Go … all power (exousia) is given unto Me” (Matt. 28:18). 4. Authority to Become. “Power (exousia) to become the children of God” (John 1:12). THINK ABOUT IT, THIS IS A MUCH NEEDED REFRESHER. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Psalm 51:1-2 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me. Hebrews 4:16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. WE NEED GOD. GRACE, MERCY, AND PEACE COMES FROM GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Bands of Love Hosea 11:4 1. Christ’s Life Illustrates His Love. See how often He is said to be “moved with compassion” (Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 15:32; 20:34; Mark 1:41; 5:19; Luke 7:13). His life, like the sun in its shining, was beneficent in its ministry. 2. Christ’s Cross Displays His Love. “He gave Himself up” (Gal. 2:20, R.V.; Eph. 5:2, 25, R.V.). Think of what He gave up, to what and for whom He gave Himself, and the outcome of His giving. 3. Christ’s Grace Confirms His Love. Believers are loved, loosed, and lifted—Rev. 1:5, R.V., and nothing can separate from His love. See the seven things that ordinarily can separate in Romans 8:35; and the ten things that would divide in Romans 8:38, 39. 4. Christ’s Truth Affirms His Love. The words of truth assure us of the continuity of His love—John 13:1, as well as the measure and manner of it—John 15:9, 12. 5. Christ’s Friends Testify to His Love. His love is particular in its affection—John 11:5, sympathetic in its service—John 11:35, and confiding in its fellowship—John 13:23. 6. Christ’s Spirit Imparts His Love—Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:16. He leads to the love that saves, imparts the love that sanctifies, and is the secret of the sacrificing love that serves. 7. Christ’s Operation through us Demonstrates His Love—2 Cor. 5:14. The constraining power of His love is the moving force to impel in holy service and lowly sacrifice. THIS IS A VERY POWERFUL QUICK STUDY, I HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
This should be the believer’s attitude To the Doctrine (Teaching) of the Holy Spirit: 1. Continue in it stedfastly as wholehearted believers in Christ—Acts 2:42. 2. Be shaped by it continually as pliable saints—Rom. 6:17. 3. Feed upon it personally as dependant disciples—1 Tim. 4:16. 4. Attend to it regularly as diligent scholars—1 Tim. 4:13. 5. Take heed to it thoroughly as earnest stewards—1 Tim. 4:16. 6. Teach it faithfully as consistent doers—1 Tim. 6:3; Titus 2:7, 10. 7. Preach it tenaciously as zealous workers—2 Tim. 4:2; Titus 2:1. 8. Hold it firmly as convinced witnesses—Titus 1:9; 2 John 10. 9. Abide in it as satisfied servants—2 John 9. I HOPE YOU WERE ABLE TO RECEIVE FROM THIS QUICK STUDY. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Psalms 5:4-6 GW You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness. Evil will never be your guest. Those who brag cannot stand in your sight. You hate all troublemakers. You destroy those who tell lies. The Lord is disgusted with bloodthirsty and deceitful people. SO MANY PEOPLE ARE LIVING ANYWAY THEY WANT TO LIVE, AND WONDERING WHY THEY ARE NOT BEING ABUNDANTLY BLESSED, THEY ARE WONDERING WHY THEY ARE NOT BEING HEALED, THEY ARE WONDERING WHY THEY DON’T HAVE JOY. I’LL TELL YOU WHY, IT IS BECAUSE GOD SAID HE BLESS THE RIGHTEOUS. CHECK YOURSELF, HOW ARE YOU LIVING? LIVE A BLESSED LIFE AND BE BLESSED BY GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
PASTORS AND MINISTERS THAT ARE SPIRITUAL BLIND ARE FATAL TO THEMSELVES AND TO THE PEOPLE. MATTHEW 15:9 LEAVE THEM ALONE! THEY ARE BLIND LEADERS. WHEN ONE BLIND PERSON LEADS ANOTHER, BOTH WILL FALL INTO THE SAME PIT. BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ALLOW TO LEAD YOU. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Many Sheep Outside, Many Wolves Within Matthew 7:15 GW “Beware of false prophets. They come to you disguised as sheep, but in their hearts they are vicious wolves. Matthew 10:16 GW “I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as cunning as snakes but as innocent as doves. John 10:11, 15 GW “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. So I give my life for my sheep. 2 Peter 2:1, 3 GW False prophets were among God’s people ⌞in the past⌟, as false teachers will be among you. They will secretly bring in their own destructive teachings. They will deny the Lord, who has bought them, and they will bring themselves swift destruction. In their greed they will use good-sounding arguments to exploit you. The verdict against them from long ago is still in force, and their destruction is not asleep. How many sheep are outside, how many wolves within! And how many sheep are inside, how many wolves without! How many are now living in wantonness who will yet be chaste! How many are blaspheming Christ who will yet believe in Him! How many are giving themselves to drunkenness who will yet be sober! How many are preying on other people’s property who will yet freely give of their own! Nevertheless at present they are hearing the voice of another; they are following strangers. In like manner, how many are praising within who will yet blaspheme; are chaste who will yet be fornicators; are sober who will wallow hereafter in drink; are standing who will by and by fall! These are not the sheep. FOOD FOR THOUGHT, I HOPE YOU RECEIVED FROM THIS QUICK STUDY. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
