Angee Licaa

Faith is the basic Christian doctrine of belief and attitude because we are saved by faith. Ephesians 2:8. When Christ spoke to the people and healed them, He saw an element of their own faith in each person. 1. The Syrophoenician woman demonstrated steadfast faith. Mark 7:26. 2. The captain shows humble faith. Matthew 8:8 -10. 3. The blind man showed fervent faith. Mark 10:51. 4. Daniel displayed bold faith in the book of Daniel. Daniel 6:10 -23. Faith is trusting God that leads us to believe His Word, the Bible. By faith, we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and confess Him to the world. I. Definition of faith: Dictionary: Faith is belief, trust, allegiance, or allegiance to a creed or a religion. Bible: Hebrews 11:1 "Faith is the reality of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." We sit to rest, without looking down, put our whole body on a chair, faith says we won't fall to the ground, Faith for a child is so simple to reach, yet so too noble for adults to fully perceive and adequately explain. Faith is not a blind act of the soul, faith in God is based on the best evidence, the infallible Word of God. Faith is trusting in the God of the Bible and in the Lord Jesus Christ whom He sent and accepting Him as Savior and Lord in obedience and good works. Saving faith is personal trust in the Savior Jesus Christ. II. Need Of Faith: Hebrews 11:6 "And without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for those who draw near to God must believe that God exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. " It is impossible to relate to the invisible God without faith in His existence. We must believe that He exists, that He rewards those who seek Him. That trust is called faith. Faith is necessary for salvation. Acts 16:31. "Believe... you will be saved." III. The Nature of Faith: There are two types of faith related to salvation: 1. Mental Faith: An Knowledge of Christ in History and Common Biblical Acceptance. 2. Heart Faith: A faith that comes from the heart causes a person to act on their faith. Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ." For example, if a sick person has a bottle of medicine, if he believes in medicine, the natural action will be to take medicine. Note: We must base our faith on Christ, not on our faith. True faith in Christ is to believe even to receive Christ. John 1:12, Colossians 2:6. Neither knowledge nor approval is true faith, true faith involves possession. Faith is the soul jumping to embrace Christ in whom it trusts. IV. The Orgininal Of Faith: 1. The Divine Side: Faith is the work of the Triune God. a. Bishop: Romans 12:3"... According to the measure of faith that God has bestowed upon each one." Thus, each person has the capacity for inner faith. b. Son: Hebrews 12:2 "Behold the Lord Jesus as the beginning and the end of our faith." - Luke 17:5, "The apostles said to the Lord: Increase our faith." We all have faith, but as we exercise faith and pray, our faith matures and increases. c. The Holy Spirit: Galatians 5:22 "but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, . . . faith." 1 Corinthians 12:9 "By one Spirit, faith was given to some. Some have more faith than others, for faith is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. 2. Human aspect: - Romans 10:17 "Faith comes by hearing, and by hearing is the preaching of the Word of Christ." As we read the stories and the Word of God in the Bible our faith will grow more and more. As we listen to the Word of God, our faith will grow stronger and stronger. Acts 4:4 "The people heard the Word (Preaching) and believed. - Mark 9:24 "Lord, I believe, help my unbelief." May this be our regular confession and prayer. - Luke 17:5 "The disciples prayed: Increase our faith." - Matthew 17:19 -21. Jesus taught His disciples that some demons can only be cast out by fasting and prayer, accompanied by a life of living faith in the Lord. V. Objects Of Faith : 1. God's Word: Faith is not that stupid creed called "belief." That faith must be faith in the Word of God. Faith accepts the claim of the Bible as the revealed Word of God, the very Word of the true God. 2. Person of Christ: Faith in itself is not Savior. It is faith in a person—God called Jesus Christ. Faith in itself is not a merit, but the medium by which we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord. Because Basic Facilities Of Faith: The basic elements of faith are the same as the beliefs that we act on in our daily lives. We buy a can of milk at the grocery store and pick up the can without looking inside to see if there is milk inside. We believe in the brand of the milk can and take it home. All work is carried out on the basis of the basic element of faith and trust in others based on their testimony. The taxi driver, before waiting for you to leave, does not need to make money first, by faith he believes that you have money and will pay him when you arrive. Faith in God is putting your trust in Him and in His Word. VII. Effects Of Faith: 1. We are saved by faith: Genesis 15:6 Abraham believed in God, which was justified to him." Compare Romans 4:3. 2. We receive Christ by faith: John 1:12"...to those who believe in His name." 3. We are justified by faith: Romans 5:1 "justified by faith." 4. We are kept by faith: 1 Peter 1:5 "He who is kept by faith by the power of God." 5. We become children of God by faith: Galatians 3:26 "For we are all children of God by faith in Jesus Christ." 6. We are sanctified by faith: Acts 26:18"...sanctified by faith."

Truth is a central part of the Christian faith. We are to be truth-seekers, truth-tellers, and truth-believers. The opposite of truth is a lie. A lie is an untrue statement intended to deceive. As Christ-followers, we are called to follow Jesus, who is described as the way, truth, and life (John 14:6). Truth is central to our quest to follow and honor God. The enemy of our souls is described as the "father of lies" (John 8:44). The Devil pulls us away from Jesus by distorting our realities in order to steal, kill, and destroy our lives. When our lives are stuck in the mire of falsehoods, we cannot experience all of who God is. We need the truth of the gospel at work in our lives to live as free people. Freedom and the piercing power of God's truth go hand in hand. If truth is a fundamental part of who God is, then lying is naturally something he is against. He desires us to see the world clearly, not be trapped by wrong thinking and the brokenness that comes when falsehoods taint our relationships. Let's explore more of what God's Word says about lying. What Does the Bible Say About Liars? The Bible uses strong language around God's stance on lying. Proverbs 6:16-19 says, "There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers." A lying tongue is something that God hates! There is little wiggle room to debate how God feels about lying with language that is so black and white. God's Word goes even further to emphasize how lying is something that God is against. Psalm 101:7 says, "No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes." Deceit keeps us from being a part of God's house. Honest living is central to being part of God's eternal family. Ultimately truth is so important because God cares most about the state of our hearts. If we are willing to deceive for our gain, then there is a problem with our hearts. Matthew 15:18-20 says, "But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the heart, and this defiles a person. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, and slander. These are what defile a person. But to eat with unwashed hands does not defile anyone." God wants to set us free from the evil that keeps us chained up so we can live free lives. How Do You Deal with Someone Who Lies to You? Dealing with people who are struggling, to be honest, is hard. Trust is the foundation of a healthy relationship, and once that is broken, it takes a lot of effort to rebuild it. The Bible helps us navigate these difficult circumstances. Romans 12:17-21 says, "Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' On the contrary, 'if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by doing so you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." We can only be held responsible for our own actions. As much as it relies on us, we are to live in peace with all. That can mean offering forgiveness, but it can also mean knowing when to place healthy boundaries if we face unhealthy relationships. We have to do what we can to overcome evil with good. That does not mean we have to constantly open every part of our lives. 1 Corinthians 13, known as the "love passage," teaches us what love should look like. It tells us that real love protects. This means we have to draw lines around our spouses, children, close friends, and so on that keep them safe and protected. We do what we can to live in peace, but we are also called to love by protecting our people. What Does the Bible Say About Lying to Yourself? God cares about the state of our minds and hearts. We cannot experience God's freedom without breaking through the lies that corrupt our thinking. Lying to ourselves about our circumstances, sin, or what we know to be the truth is just another way we are held back from walking in the fullness of God's freedom. James 4:17 says, "So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin." When we know what God's best is for our lives and fail to act, we are missing out on God's best for our lives. God has given us free will, so we are responsible for our own choices and actions. When we choose to live contrary to God's way, we cannot experience all God has for us. 2 Timothy 4:3 says, "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passion." Building our lives on the truth of the Bible rather than on ideas that suit our own desires is so important. We have to be open to allowing the Word of God to challenge us instead of changing what it says in order to match our preferred worldview. Consequences of Lying in the Bible While God offers his abundant grace and forgiveness for all of our missteps, that does not mean that there are no consequences for our actions. Proverbs 19:5 says, "A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape." Lying comes with consequences. The most natural and obvious one is that it breaks trust with those we are in a relationship with. It is hard and often heartbreaking work when we have to repair the bridges that get burned when we choose to deceive the people around us. None of the brokenness we all have to work through in our lives is too great for God to repair. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." If you have struggled with telling the truth or are navigating a situation where trust has been broken, we have the hope of God's miraculous restorative power to lean on. God is faithful to make a straight path for us when we trust in him (Proverbs 3:5-6). Surrender your thinking, relationships, and worldview to him. Allow him to bring freedom from deceit through the gentle power of the Holy Spirit at work in your life. Source: crosswalk.com

The question of what happens after death can be confusing. The Bible does not explicitly state a person's fate as they approach their eternal end. The Bible tells us about the moment after death people are taken to heaven or to hell on the basis of their faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior. As for the children of God, after death they are no longer present in the body but are with the Lord: “Therefore we are always full of confidence, and know that while we are in this body we are far from God because We walk by faith, not by sight. Therefore, I say, we, full of confidence, would rather leave this body and be with the Lord" - 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 For unbelievers after death means eternal punishment in hell – Luke 16:22-23. This is a place where it can be confusing to know what will happen after death. Revelation 20:11-15 describes all those in hell being thrown into the lake of fire: “Then I saw a great white throne with Him sitting on it. Heaven and earth have all fled before Him, and there is no place for them to be found. I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book, the book of life, was also opened. The dead are judged according to their works, according to what is written in those books. The sea handed over the dead it contained; Death and Hades also hand over the dead they keep. Each person will be judged according to the work he has done. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. Anyone whose name is not written in the book of life is thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 21-22 describes a new heaven and a new earth. That place seems to be the place of the last resurrection so that after death people are given temporary shelter in heaven or hell. Man's eternal destiny will not change but the exact place of man's eternal destiny will change. At a special time after death, God's children will be taken to a new heaven and a new earth. “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth have passed away, and the sea is no more” – Revelation 21:1. At a particular time after death, the unbeliever will be cast into the lake of fire – Revelation 20:11-15. This is the final, eternal destiny of all people based on the totality of what people believe in Jesus Christ's only salvation for their sins. If you want to believe in Jesus as your Savior, and receive salvation from God, this is a prayer you can say to God things like these: “Lord, I know that I have the sin of rebellion. It would help if you had been punished, but Jesus took the punishment for me so that in faith in Jesus I am forgiven. I renounce my sins and put my trust in Your salvation. Thank God for His extraordinary grace and forgiveness. Amen! (Saying these or other prayers will not save you. Only by believing in Jesus will you be forgiven. This prayer is a simple way to express your faith to others.) God and thank Him for the forgiveness of sins.) If you sincerely say the above prayer to Jesus. Then you are called by God Himself as His child “But whoever received Him, even believing in His name, He gave the right to become children of God – John 1:12. God will also do many amazing things in your life since you invited Him to be the Master of your life.

To those who rejected Paul's apostleship, he testified of his amazing experience of ascending to heaven. More than that, Paul extolled the Lord's power, which he claimed was displayed in his body as a result of his flaws. 12:1-13 in 2 Corinthians [1] I feel compelled to boast, even if it is futile, and I will talk about Lord's visions and revelations. [2] I know a Christian man who was taken to the third heaven fourteen years ago (either in the body or out of the body, I'm not sure; God knows). [3] I know he was taken up to Paradise (either in his body or out of his body, I don't know, God knows) [4] I know he was taken up to Paradise (either in his body or out of his body, I don't know, God knows); There, he hears things that no one is authorized to speak and that can't be said. [5] I will be proud of that man; but, I am not proud of myself, only of my flaws. [6] I'm not a fool, even if I wanted to be. I say the truth. But I avoid doing so so that no one has a higher opinion of me than what they see and hear in me. [7] A splinter has cut my skin to deter me from being proud of these magnificent revelations; an emissary of Satan has beaten me so that I would not be proud. [8] I prayed three times to the Lord to take him away from me. "My grace is plenty for you," the Lord responded, "because My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will gladly boast of my weaknesses, so that the strength of Christ may be in me. [10] Therefore, for Christ's sake, I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, in troubles. Because when I'm weak, I'm strong. [11] I was crazy! You forced me to be like that. In fact, you should praise me; for even though I am nothing, I am not inferior to the other great apostles. [12] The signs of an apostle have been shown among you: endurance, signs, wonders, and mighty works. [13] For, apart from the fact that I myself do not trouble you, are you inferior to other churches? Forgive me for this unfairness! Think and understand Paul had much to say from the point of view of his spiritual experience, but because there was a risk of being overestimated, and also a risk of being conceited, he did his best not to make him feel bad. I stand out. Even so, God gave Paul a painful “splinter” to prevent him from becoming arrogant, even just a little. Then, in response to Paul's earnest pleas to make that splinter go away, God said: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. weak". Through this, Paul gradually realized the truth of being strong when you are weak. He wanted those in the Corinthian church to recognize the authenticity of his apostolic status in this image of him, and to distinguish him from the false apostles (verses 1-13). What is God like? Verses 7 God considered Paul himself more important than the work that God would do through Paul. Because of this, God put a splinter in his body so that he would not become arrogant. Similarly, God wanted Paul to be a needy, but humble and wise missionary, not a brilliant but arrogant and foolish missionary. Did he give me lessons? Verses 11-13 More than a sign or miracle, “love is patient,” a true mark of an apostle. This is because the life of the cross cannot be lived without the power of the Holy Ghost, but signs and miracles can be manifested by Satan. Refer 12:9-10 My grace is sufficient for you. Paul says that God's grace is "sufficient" (in the present tense). This emphasizes the continued availability of God's grace to Paul and to all believers (see Romans 8:31-39). My strength is made perfect in weakness. Paul's weakness (not His revelations) was God's way of manifesting His power. This is the basis of Paul's defense throughout the book of 2 Corinthians. Prayer: Lord, help us to see Your grace, which does not leave us even while the splinter is in us. Help us to live by that grace. Bible Reading of the Year: Ezekiel 40-43

Read Psalm 128: "Blessed is he who fears the LORD and walks in his paths." Because you will enjoy the fruits of your labors and will be blessed abundantly (Verses 1-2). Meditation: People of this generation prefer to be self-sufficient and pursue their own hobbies. God-fearing may appear to be a quaint and unrealistic concept, but God still offers blessings to those who dread Him. How can we tell whether or not we "fear the Lord"? The psalmist explains how: When we follow the Lord's path, we genuinely fear Him. If we honor and obey God's commandments. God promises to bless us if we live like this. Those who fear God frequently put God's teachings into practice. God benefits us as we give God our life and resources. God provides for our necessities. God guides us, protects us, and bestows wisdom on us. God answers our prayers and empowers us. The Lord then blesses us and puts our merits to good use. We will not be dissatisfied, but satisfied with our hands' work and the products of our labor. God also brings us joy, happiness, and fulfillment, as well as rescuing us from confusion and trouble. Finally, God's benefits, like those of Psalm 128, extend far beyond our children and families. We can pray to God about our children's needs and ask Him to provide for them. Such are the rewards for those who fear the Lord and follow His commandments. Today, God is ready to bless you. All you have to do is fear the Lord, seek Him out, and walk in His footsteps. Please continue to live in this manner for the rest of your life in order to receive God's blessings and kindness.

Ruth 1:21–22 "I walked out with my hands full, but Jehovah delivered me empty-handed." Why do you name me Naomi? The Lord has tormented me, and the Almighty has afflicted me." (see verse 21) What was the reaction of God's people in Bethlehem when they saw Naomi return to her homeland? Why did Naomi give such a venomous response to everyone? How do we maintain our optimism in the face of adversity? Naomi and Ruth packed their belongings and headed to Bethlehem, leaving the region of Moab behind, loaded with terrible memories. When Naomi returned, the entire city was stirred and rushed to inquire. They weren't sure whether it was Naomi because her appearance had changed so significantly. This shift isn't entirely related to her age, but rather to the bitterness in her soul and a deterioration in her health. It aches when she informs everyone that all she has now is bitterness, which she believes comes from the Almighty (verse 20-21). Bitterness gnawed at Naomi's soul, forcing her to refer to God as someone who could only condemn and bring her calamity over and over again. Meanwhile, she was unaware that God's immense mercy for her continued to protect her life in the realm of idolatry. She didn't perceive God's decision to allow her to return to her homeland as a new beginning and a new chapter in her life. Because she will then be able to worship God, live peacefully with her fellow citizens, and be partly relieved of her grief. She also had no idea that she was about to become a historical figure in almighty God's drama. So, Naomi's resentment toward God stems from her decision to live a pessimistic life rather than one that is optimistic and trusting in Him. In our lives as followers of God, we all have distinct joys and sorrows. However, not everyone can choose to be upbeat and trust God in the face of adversity. If we choose a positive attitude and believe that God is in control of everything, our lives will be transformed. Whatever agonizing suffering we are experiencing is under His power and authority. That is why the Apostle Paul exhorted Christians to give gratitude to God in all things (1 Thessalonians 5:18a). Do not interpret and explain God in a limited human sense; instead, ask God to help us maintain a strong faith in the almighty God so that we can remain positive in the face of all life's obstacles. Are you a person who is constantly upbeat in any situation? Lord, catastrophic life circumstances sometimes cause me to mistrust and blame You. Assist me in overcoming my emotions, choosing optimism, and placing my trust in You.

Religion, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, is “the belief and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship”. The Bible mentions religion in several places. Recalling his time as a Pharisee, Paul recounted how he belonged to “the strictest sect of our religion” (Acts 26:5). Festus calls Judaism a "religion" in Acts 25:19. God defines true religion in this way: “The religion which our Father accepts as pure and blameless is the religion of God: the care of orphans and widows in need. distressed and kept himself unpolluted by the world” (James 1:27). In other words, the system of worshiping God is not a matter of observing rituals and ceremonies; rather, it involves practical help to those who need and live a pure life, free from the sins of the world. One type of religion includes "religion that depends more on the traditions of man and on the elemental spiritual forces of this world than on Christ" (Colossians 2:8). This type of religion is based on false gods and worldly philosophy. Throughout history, different religions have venerated idols and honored the creature above the Creator. The craftsman took the wood and “chipped it, planed it, and carved it into a human figure. He gave it human beauty and placed it in a small temple” (Isaiah 44:13, NLT). Seeing the work of his own hands, "he bowed down and worshiped" (verse 17). Idol worshipers and all followers of false religion are disappointed: “Delusion is deceitful; he cannot save himself” (verse 20). Another type of religion relies on tradition, ritual, and law-keeping to gain favor with God. The scribes and Pharisees of the Bible are examples of this form of religion. Jesus said, “They love to walk around in soft robes and to be respectfully greeted in the markets and have the most important seats in the synagogues and places of honor in the world. parties. They devour widows' homes and, for a show, perform lengthy prayers. These will be punished most severely” (Luke 20:46–47). Their religion is extroverted and heavily influenced by their traditions. Instead of assisting widows as James 1:27 commanded, the Pharisees robbed them. Like beautiful tombs, they only appear clean and pure on the outside, but on the inside, they are corrupt (Matthew 23:27). Much of what we consider to be religion — church on Sundays, prayer, candles, and so on. — are human traditions that give the appearance of devotion but ultimately have little to do with the soul of the participant. In fact, in 2 Timothy 3:1–5, we are warned that people can have "a form of godliness" for which no religious activity makes any meaningful difference. in their lives. Despite external rituals, they are still life-loving, emotionless, uncontrollable, and unrepentant. The instruction in the bible is, "It has nothing to do with such people." Jesus described certain believers in Matthew 7:21–22, but His final words to them were, “I never knew you. Stay away from me, rogues! ” (verse 23). As James 1:27 says, true religion in God's eyes makes a difference in who we are and what we do. It is a religion based on relationship: Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Obedience is proof of love. We love God because He first loved us (1 John 4:19 ), and love leads us to act; it was the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:10). This relationship with religion is not based on what we do for God; it is based on what He has done for us. We trust not in our own performance but in a Person—Jesus Christ. The word religion is used in many contexts, but there is a difference between false religion and true religion. Similarly, there is a difference between religion to see religion and religion to cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ. Source: gotquestions.org

Every single one of us is a sinner (Romans 3:23). We are separated from God by sin, which leads to death (Romans 6:23). However, for those who believe in the ransom, Jesus is the "Advocate" (1 John 2:1). On the basis of His sacrifice, Jesus intercedes for people, asking God to hear their petitions and forgive their sins (Matthew 1:21; Romans 8:34). God granted Jesus' requests because they were in accordance with His desire. "So that the world might be rescued through him," He sent His Son to earth. - 3:17 in John's gospel. We are all sinners, and we all die the same way, so no one can save the other. That is why Phuc m is required. The gospel is God's plan for mankind's redemption. All of man's efforts to save or liberate man are futile, for the understandable reason that we cannot save each other because we are all equally sinful. We're all in the same prison, so no one can like anyone else. Because we are all sinners before God, only He can forgive and save us. "The world is a vast room with the door locked from the outside," Pascal said. The smart and educated are encircled by them, closer to the wall, while the ignorant are in the midst. They were all trying to figure out how to get out." We require the gospel for three primary reasons. Every single person is a sinner. Death is the consequence for sin. Humans are powerless to save themselves. We humans require the gospel for these three reasons. Man is utterly despondent, estranged from God as a result of sin and with no way of reconciling himself to the fair and good God. People have developed several ways to return to God through their own efforts throughout history. Humans have returned to God in a variety of ways, including cultivating virtue, doing good and avoiding evil, asceticism, and following moral standards. Religions, in general, are the means by which individuals seek salvation or deliverance. These are admirable efforts, but the difficulty is that human efforts cannot fix the problem, just as the dead cannot help the dead, and the same prisoners cannot be released or remain along the beach. All of the walls, like Pascal's gloomy room, are grasping for a way out. Let's take a closer look at the issue to understand what we're dealing with: Religion is man's attempt to find God, truth, and beauty. We are similar to individuals on our planet in that we all try to jump very high but must fall because the earth's gravity pulls us down. The gospel, on the other hand, is the way, the road from above, by which people can be delivered from their sins. God is righteous with sinful people because on the cross, that is, based on the death sentence that Jesus carried, the crucifixion depicts Jesus' dead dog, which is the bridge connecting heaven and earth. The problem of man's sin is solved for us in order to satisfy God's justice. "Everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory" (Romans 3:23). "Missing" is a two-word phrase. Man's efforts, no matter how good, fall short of God's expectations. We are born from below, so we will never be able to reach God. Only God, with His plan and path from the top down, can reach the man. The Gospel is God's means of bringing man back to Him. Religion is man's way of reaching out to God, and the Gospel is God's way of bringing man back to Him. Someone outside needs to be saved, just like an injured person laying under a destroyed house after an earthquake, just like a person outside a dark chamber opens the door, only the people inside can get out. Similarly, outside of sin, blessedness can save sinful people. That is why Jesus declared: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father but by Me” (Gospel John 14:6) This is not an unsubstantiated allegation, but rather a statement based on people's experiences. Man's reality is that he is estranged from God because of his sin. Because they are all the same sinners, man cannot save himself or another. As a result, only Jesus, the sinless man, can save the sinful man. Not only that, but Jesus also contributed to the development of a means of salvation for mankind. There is no such thing as God's death, and there is no such thing as God's death. Our sins must be paid for or Jesus must die. We are wretched sinners. God cannot just absolve us of our wrongdoings. We are wretched sinners. God cannot just absolve us of our wrongdoings. God can forgive us if we are sentenced or have someone sentence us for us. That is the Good News for sinners, the Gospel. That is the method through which God saves mankind.

The Bible often speaks of the importance of faith in knowing God. For example, Ephesians 2:8 teaches, "For by grace you have been saved through faith." First Corinthians 13:13 adds, "So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love." But why does God require faith? One way to answer why God requires faith is because He is our Heavenly Father. Our relationship with Him is similar to other relationships in the sense that it includes trust in the other person, time together, love, and respect. Because we cannot fully know another person, let alone an infinite God, all relationships require some degree of faith (trust). God is our Father and it takes faith to believe that He loves us and that He provides for our needs. Faith is also important because God is not visible to humans. Hebrews 11:1 teaches, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." We cannot see God (John 1:18). However, we have faith in Him that provides assurance. Faith is necessary to please God. Hebrews 11:6 notes, "And without faith, it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." Not only does faith please God, but it also leads to rewards—eternal life, heavenly rewards, and experience of the fullness of a life on earth (John 10:10). Faith is important in order for believers to obey the Lord. For example, Adam and Eve had been given a command—to not eat from a particular fruit (Genesis 2:15-17). Because their faith wavered regarding this command, they ate the forbidden fruit and sinned. Contrastingly, James 2:23 shares, "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." God requires faith because it allows humans the ability to choose or reject Him. Without the ability to make choices, humanity would cease to be human as we know it. Because people can choose to have faith or not to have faith, there is a way for God to know those who have believed in Him and those who have not. Faith in God is not "blind faith" as some argue. Instead, it is a choice based on the available information. The Bible, the created world, the changed lives of believers, Jesus Christ, and other ways God operates in our world provide sufficient evidence for people to choose faith in God. As Jesus taught in Luke 16:31, "If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead." Source: compellingtruth.org

The Bible has a lot to say about anxiety, but the word itself may not be found all that often. In the English Standard Version, it is used 8 times. In the New International Version, it is found 7 times. The King James Version does not use the word at all. Synonyms like trouble, heaviness, distress and care are used in their place. The specific causes of anxiety are probably more than can be enumerated, but a few examples from the Bible point to some general causes. In Genesis 32, Jacob is returning home after many years away. One of the reasons he had left home was to escape the anger of his brother, Esau, from whom Jacob had stolen the birthright and blessing from their father. Now, as Jacob nears his homeland, he hears that Esau is coming to meet him with 400 men. Jacob is immediately anxious, expecting a horrible battle with his brother. In this case, the anxiety is caused by a broken relationship and a guilty conscience. In 1 Samuel 1, Hannah is distressed because she was unable to conceive children and she was being taunted by Peninnah, her husband’s other wife. Her distress is caused by unfulfilled desires and the harassment of a rival. In Esther 4, the Jewish people are anxious because of a royal decree allowing them to be massacred. Queen Esther is anxious because she was planning to risk her life on behalf of her people. Fear of death and the unknown is a key element of anxiety. Not all anxiety is sinful. In 1 Corinthians 7:32, Paul states that an unmarried man is “anxious” about pleasing the Lord, while a married man is “anxious” about pleasing his wife (ESV). In this case, the anxiety isn’t a sinful fear but a deep, proper concern. Probably the best-known passage on anxiety comes from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. Our Lord warns us against being anxious about the various cares of this life. For the child of God, even necessities like food and clothing are nothing to worry about. Using examples from God’s creation, Jesus teaches that our Heavenly Father knows our needs and cares about them. If God takes care of simple things like grass, flowers, and birds, won’t He also care for people who are created in His image? Rather than worry over things we cannot control, we should "seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things [the necessities of life] will be added to you" (verse 33). Putting God first is a cure for anxiety. Many times, anxiety or concern is a result of sin, and the cure is to deal with the sin. Psalm 32:1-5 says that the person whose sin is forgiven is blessed, and the heavy weight of guilt is taken away when sins are confessed. Is a broken relationship creating anxiety? Try to make peace (2 Corinthians 13:11). Is the fear of the unknown leading to anxiety? Turn the situation over to the God who knows everything and is in control of it all (Psalm 68:20). Are overwhelming circumstances causing anxiety? Have faith in God. When the disciples became distressed in a storm, Jesus first rebuked their lack of faith, then rebuked the wind and the waves (Matthew 8:23-27). As long as we are with Jesus, there is nothing to fear. We can count on the Lord to provide for our needs, protect us from evil, guide us, and keep our souls secure for eternity. We may not be able to prevent anxious thoughts from entering our minds, but we can practice the right response. Philippians 4:6, 7 instructs us to "not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Source: Got question

The names of the twelve Apostles are as follows: 1- Simon Peter (Peter). Apostle of humility. He was also known as Simon son of Jonah, and Jesus referred to him as the rock. He was a Galilee fisherman from Bethsaida. Has been crucified on his back. According to Catholic legend, he told the executioners that he did not feel worthy to die the same way his Master did. 2- Andrew (Andre). The apostle has a lot of friends. Peter's brother, a Bethsaida fisherman. After being beaten to death by seven soldiers, he was crucified on an X-shaped cross in Patras, Greece. To prolong his anguish, the people tied his body to the cross with cords. As he was led to the cross, his disciples said that he reverently venerated the cross and remarked, "I have longed and expected this hour of gladness." The body of Christ, which was hung on the cross, was hallowed." For two days, he continued to preach to the executioners until he was out of breath. 3- The Great James (James the Great). High-ranking apostles. Zebedee's son and Saint John's brother. When Jesus asked him to be a disciple, he was a fisherman who dedicated his life to the evangelism mission. James, a bold Church leader, was beheaded in Jerusalem. The Roman soldier in charge of his protection was astounded to see the saint defend his religion in front of the court. This soldier afterward accompanied James to the execution site. He confessed his new faith to the judge and knelt by Saint James to accept his beheading since he was a Christian, having been persuaded by his beliefs. 4- John (John). Love's apostle. Jesus refers to him as the Beloved Disciple since he is the son of Zebedee. During religious persecution in Rome, facing martyrdom while being fried in a kettle of hot oil. However, he was miraculously saved from death. John was sentenced to a prison camp on the island of Patmos, where he would labor as a miner. He authored the book of Revelation, which is full of prophecies, here. John was freed and returned to Turkey as Bishop of Edessa. He passed away due to old age. He was the sole apostle to pass away in peace. 5- Philip (Philippians). Practical evangelists. The Galilean man of Bethsaida was crucified. 6- Bartholomew (Bartholomew Bartholomew Bart (Batoomeus). Apostle of Dreams Talemai's eldest son. In Turkey, he testified for the Lord. Bartholomew was killed in Armenia for preaching and was beaten to death. 7- Thomas (Thomas). Doubtful apostle. The only saint who did not believe in the Risen Lord, and later did because he had put his hand in the wound in the Lord's side. He died of a spear in India, on a missionary trip to establish a church in the subcontinent. 8- Matthew (Matthew). Apostles are saved. Tax collector, son of Alphaeus. Martyr in Ethiopia, died of a sword wound. 9- James (James). Nameless Apostle. Son of Alphaeus. As the church leader in Jerusalem, thrown more than a hundred feet from the southeast at the top of the Temple, he refused to deny his faith in Christ. When it was discovered that he was still alive despite being thrown to the ground from above, his enemies beat him to death with a mason's staff. The top of this temple is also the place where the devil had previously brought Jesus up to tempt Him. 10- Thaddeus (Taddeus). Faithful apostle. In the Gospel of Luke, it is called Judas, son of James. Crucified. 11- Simon. Enthusiastic apostle. The Canaanites were crucified. 12- Judas Iscariot (Judas). Betrayal Apostle. He handed Jesus over to the Jews, then repented and went to hang himself. 13- Mathias (Matthias). Alternative apostle. Replaced the betrayed disciple Judas, stoned and beheaded.

Jesus was buried for three days after his death on the cross (Matthew 12:40). Then God brought His Son back to life. (It is mentioned in 28:1-20.) "By the Spirit of the Holy Spirit, He was revealed to be the magnificent Son of God, even Jesus, by His resurrection from the grave" (Romans 1:4). It was for us that Jesus died. In addition, he is the Resurrection! These are the things that you learned to do in the past, according to the customs of this world, to obey the ruler of the heavens... As for you who have died for your sins and iniquities, these are the things that you learned to do in the past, according to the customs of this world, to obey the ruler of the heavens... But, because of His great love for us, God is rich in mercy, and while we were dead for our sins, He made us alive with Christ. You were rescued by grace, and he raised us up with him and seated us with him in heavenly places in Christ Jesus" (Ephesians 2:1-6; Col 3:1-3). - To breathe new life into you "It was the Lord who rescued us, who called us to a holy calling, not because of our efforts, but because of his own will, according to the grace given to us in Christ Jesus." Christ from all eternity, but now revealed through the appearance of our Savior Jesus Christ, who defeated death and brought forth the gospel to make life and immortality apparent to the world" (2 Timothy 1:9, 10). - To offer you a fresh start "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has raised us up in His great kindness, that we could have a living hope through Christ Jesus, who was risen from the dead." (1 Peter 1:3; 2 Peter 1:3; 3 Peter 1:3; 3) - To give you the upper hand over Satan "Little children, your part is of God, who has triumphed over them, for he who is in you is bigger than he who is in the world (satan)..." God triumphs over the world, and our faith is the source of that triumph. Isn't it true that the one who believes in Jesus as the Son of God is the one who overcomes the world?" (5:4) (John 4:4, 5:4) Colossians 2:13:15 is another example. - To grant you control over Satan "...Jesus Christ, who had ascended to heaven, is sitting at the right hand of God, with all the angels and principalities and powers being subject to him" after His resurrection (1 Pet. er 3:21, 22) See also Luke 10:17-19. - To grant you dominion over Satan "I, too, pray... so your hearts' eyes may be opened to see...how great is His infinite power, and how great is His power over us who believe, according to the supreme power of His power that He has shown us. Christ was born into the world, and God raised him from the dead to sit at his right side in the heavenly realms, elevated above all authority, power, might, monarchy, and name, not only in this life but also in the life to come. He put everything under Christ's feet and made Christ the head of the church, which is Christ's body, which is the fullness of Him who contains everything in everything." (Ephesians 1:18-23) also see Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:8; 4:33. - To make you sons and heirs in the kingdom of God “Actually, you did not receive my spirit in order to remain in fear; but have received the spirit of adoption, and by it, we cry: Abba, Father! It is the Holy Spirit who bears witness to our hearts that we are children of God. And if we are children, we are also heirs with Christ, provided we all suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him” (Romans 8:14-17). The Lord's Resurrection Meets Life's Needs: - It is your deliverance from the past The old sinful life died on the Cross with Jesus and was buried with Him in the grave. Then, when Jesus was resurrected, you too were raised with Him as a new creation leaving behind your old life in Jesus' tomb! “Therefore we were buried with Him by baptism into death, that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may live in newness of life… For if He is, dead is to die to sin once and for all; but now that He lives, that is to live for God. Consider yourselves therefore dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus” (6:4-11) also see Ephesians 2:1-7 and Colossians 2:12-15. - That is your strength in the present Because Jesus is alive, we now receive the power of His Holy Spirit to live a life of victory over all of Satan's attacks against us. “In that case, what shall we say? If God has just helped us, who is against us? He did not spare his own Son, but if he gave him up for us all, will he not also give us all things with him? Who will sue God's elect? God is the One who justifies them. Who will condemn them? Jesus Christ, who died and rose again, is sitting at the right hand of God, praying for us. Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Is it tribulation, distress, persecution, hunger, nakedness, danger, or sword? “But in all these things we overcome many times over through Him who loves us…” (Romans 8:31-39).

There are a number of views given such as One prevalent (original) belief is that during the three days that Jesus' body was confined in the tomb, he went to hell. This is based on the following passages from the Bible: 1. "He was not left in hell (Hades, Hell) — this is explained by the fact that He entered and then exited, and His flesh did not see any deterioration." He was, however, resurrected afterward (Acts 2:31). 2. Peter claimed that Jesus preached to "prisoners of conscience." 1 Peter 3:19 Inferred from this scripture is that He went to hell to preach. 3. "Therefore it is written: He rose to a high place, leading many captives, And grant favors to mankind," writes the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:8-9. Now, what do the words "He ascended" mean, did not He also descend into the lowlands of the earth?" At that time some believers believed that Jesus brought all the souls of the dead believers from their place in the Sheol (taken from "Sheol" and attributed to the meaning of hell) and brought them to heaven with Him because they had to wait for His death and resurrection before they could enter heaven. “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who sleep.” (1 Cor. 15:20) 4. The Apostles' Creed declares that: Jesus has come down to the grave. 5. Some believers hold that no one can enter heaven until Jesus died, resurrected, and ascended to heaven (1 Cor. 15:20; John 14:3) 6. The Word-Faith movement added unorthodox teaching to this view. They claim that Jesus defeated Satan in hell, and then He was born again. Many Bible scholars believe that when Jesus died on the cross, His spirit ascended to heaven to be with the Father for three days before His resurrection and return to earth ( second point of view). This group is based on the following scriptures: 1. “Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Father, into your hands I leave my spirit! As soon as he finished speaking, he stopped breathing." (Luke 23:36). Thus the soul of Jesus returned to the Father after His death on the cross. 2. Jesus said to the robber as He was hung on the cross, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ) either translates as the garden of joy or translates as heaven (Luke 23:43). This is explained as Jesus went to heaven (Paradise) after He died on the cross. They also interpret Paradise here as the third heaven when compared with Paul's words: “I know a man in Christ who, fourteen years ago, was taken up to the third heavens. (either in the body or out of the body, I don't know, God knows).” (2 Cor. 12:2) 3. In the Old Testament Enoch was taken to heaven and did not have to experience death (Genesis 5:4; Heb. 11:5). 4. Elijah was also taken to heaven like Enoch (2 Kings 2:1). When we look at the first point of view, we can see: 1. “The lower regions of the earth” (Ephesians 4:9) do not refer to hell (as opposed to below earth in Philippians 2:10) but to the tomb where Jesus' body is located. sealed. 2. The apostles' creed was not written with the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. The first version of this article does not include the phrase “He descended into the underworld….” 3. The word hell is not an accurate translation of the word “grave” used in Psalm 16:10-11 and Acts 2:31. We also refer to the EHV English Bible. “Because God will not leave my soul in the grave (Vietnamese version translated as Hades) Nor do you let God's holy people see corruption." (Ps. 16:10) “He was not left in the grave (the Vietnamese version of the KT translated this place as Hades), and His flesh did not see corruption.” (Acts 2:31) “he saw what was coming and spoke about the resurrection of Christ, saying that he was neither abandoned to the grave nor did his flesh see decay.” (Acts 2:31 EHV) Peter used this verse to announce Christ's resurrection from the Sheol, not to say that the Lord's spirit had gone to hell. 4. When Paul wrote, “Therefore it is written, He ascended to a high place, and led many captives,” (Ephesians 4:8), he may not have meant bringing up souls. to heaven because believers are not exiles. The apostle was referring to Christ defeating the devil (Read Colossians 2 and Hebrews 2) and proclaiming His victory over hostile forces through resurrection power. 5. Jesus defeated Satan through death (Heb. 2:14) and through resurrection (Romans 4:25) rather than defeating Satan in hell. Before the hour of his crucifixion, Jesus said, “Now is the judgment of this world, and now the rulers of this world must be cast out.” (John 12:31). And then when He was hung on the cross He announced, "It is finished." (John 19:30; Heb. 1:3) 6. “But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who sleep.” (1 Cor. 15:20). This means that no one can take a resurrected body and go to heaven until Christ is resurrected. But this does not mean that the spirit of man cannot enter heaven before the resurrection of Christ. After all, Christ is the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world (Rev. 13:8; Ephesians 1:4). In God's plan salvation is an event that was accomplished even before Jesus had to die, because "God knows the end from the beginning." (Isaiah 46:10) 7. Peter writes that Jesus preaching to imprisoned souls does not mean that this preaching occurred between the death and resurrection of the Lord. The context of the verse is, “And Christ also died for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, to lead us unto God; in the flesh, He died, but in the spirit He was resurrected. It was by the same soul that he went and preached to the souls in prison, the former rebellious, about the days of Noah…” (1 Peter 3:18-20). The text here makes it clear that after He was "resurrected" (resurrected), He preached to "the souls in prison, the former rebellious." When Peter wrote these words he was probably referring to Jesus' victory over demonic powers (Ephesians 4:8; Colossians 2:15).

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The spirit has both good and harmful fruits, in addition to the spiritual fruits mentioned in the Bible. So, what is the negative fruit of the Holy Spirit? Let's investigate together. All of these fruits (peaceful, joyful, mature, orderly, pure, kind, courteous, good-natured, not irritable, just, not critical of others, forgiving and not keeping a record of others' misdeeds,...) are edifying to us and those around us, as well as to the Father's glory. Even when we have to stand up to corruption and ugliness, the foundation is being laid. Take a look at some of the unseen negative characteristics of rotten fruit. Murder, rebellion, enmity, authority, irreverence, blasphemy, unrighteous jealousy, pride, ugliness far from allowing the carnal nature to have its course, self-serving, narcissistic, lack of self-control,... All of these fruits are unfit for human consumption. This fruit is a self-satisfied "work of the flesh," delivering anguish and destruction to both the maker and its recipients. This evil not only offends God, but it also opens the door to the empowerment of evil rather than good. The bad decisions allow the dark side to function, just as the right choices allow God to work. Some individuals beg for God to work and then choose things like intransigence and prejudice to empower evil. Making bad decisions (disobeying God) permits the devil to pour more evil and harm into the world. Not only are the works (fruits) of the flesh unpleasant and destructive, but they are also addictive. Satisfying the evil nature is a never-ending loop; it wants more and more, and the evil nature is never satisfied. What the "evil nature" thinks is right is permitted to "directly contradict the reborn spiritual nature." If "bad nature" is allowed to "reign," it will do everything it can to crush everything that is good. Sure, it's traumatic to the human psyche, but the pain doesn't end there. It's also physically damaging in the long run. Bad behaviors can devastate physical health both now and in the future. Worst of all, listening to evil (our own fleshly nature or the devil) isolates us from God and makes hearing His voice increasingly difficult. There is no "life" on that route, either while we are here on earth or in eternity.