Monday, May 2, 2022

Question – Jesus, 135

 ~ Regarding Supposition, 1 ~

 

Introduction  ~  This series is about questions involving Jesus.  Some were asked by individuals involved with Jesus Christ while He walked on earth.  Others are questions that Jesus Christ asked others.  We will look at questions on over 160 topics (some may split into two or more posts).  Even so, it is far from an exhaustive list. 

 

Scripture  ~  Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!  But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!  Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth?  I tell you, not at all, but rather division.  For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two, and two against three.  Father will be divided against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law” (Luke 12:49-53).  

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

God Is My… , 20

 ~ God Is My Stronghold ~

 

Introduction  ~  Previously (July 16, 2017 – January 6, 2019) ALN posted a series of 82 posts of “Jesus is…,” and then we looked exclusively at who “God is…” from the Book of Psalms (February 9, 2020 – December 5, 2021).  We are now considering “God is…” statements from non-Psalms passages. 

 

Passage  ~  The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.  But with an overflowing flood He will make an utter end of its place, and darkness will pursue His enemies” (Nahum 1:7-8).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Saturday, April 30, 2022

Called by God, 3

 ~ The Obedience Call As A Temple of The Holy Spirit ~

 

Series Note  ~  In this set of postings we will look at the calling of God from three aspects.  First there is the Universal Call to all mankind for salvation.  Second there is the call that all Christians receive—the Obedience Call.  Finally, there is a call which all Christians receive, but sadly few accept, the Career Call. 

 

In the first post in this series, we considered the Universal Call.  In posts 2-5 we look at the new responsibilities for Christians who have accepted the Obedience Call.  In posts 6-12 we examine the new roles of Christians who have accepted the Obedience Call. 

 

Scripture  ~  “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?  If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him.  For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are” (1 Corinthians 3:16-17).

 

Comment  ~  Wherever you go and whatever you do God is with you. 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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