GOD TEACHES US TO NOT BE AFRAID: Matthew 14:27 GW Immediately, Jesus said, “Calm down! It’s me. Don’t be afraid!” Matthew 17:7 GW But Jesus touched them and said, “Get up, and don’t be afraid!” Matthew 28:10 GW Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid! Go, tell my followers to go to Galilee. There they will see me.” Mark 5:36 GW When Jesus overheard what they said, he told the synagogue leader, “Don’t be afraid! Just believe.” Luke 12:4-7 GW “My friends, I can guarantee that you don’t need to be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can’t do anything more. I’ll show you the one you should be afraid of. Be afraid of the one who has the power to throw you into hell after killing you. I’m warning you to be afraid of him. “Aren’t five sparrows sold for two cents? God doesn’t forget any of them. Even every hair on your head has been counted. Don’t be afraid! You are worth more than many sparrows. Acts 18:9 GW One night the Lord said to Paul in a vision, “Don’t be afraid to speak out! Don’t be silent! 1 Peter 3:14 GW But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset. DON’T BE AFRAID, ALLOW GOD TO GUIDE YOU. I HOPE YOU FOUND THIS QUICK STUDY TO BE HELPFUL. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me /donatetochurch
Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Colossians 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. HOPEFULLY YOU WILL RECEIVE THIS WORD FROM GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
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
