God Attribute, 150

~ Near To Us ~

 

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Scripture ~ “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. The Lord preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy” (Psalm 145:18-20).

 

Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever — the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you” (John 14:15-18).

 

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” (James 4:8a).

 

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).

 

Comment ~ If you aren’t as near to God as you once were, guess who moved?

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 112

 ~ God Keeps Us From Stumbling ~

 

Introduction ~ “Abundant Life Now” previously provided a list of Biblical of examples of fearing / reverencing God (217 posts). In this current series we look at Biblical accounts that demonstrate that we can fully trust God. Initially we posted seven general reasons for trusting God. We are currently looking at passages from all 66 books of Scripture which demonstrate a reason for trusting our Creator. 

 

Scripture ~ “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever.  Amen” (Jude 24-25).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Methods of Praise, 9

 

~ Praise With String Instruments ~

 

Introduction ~ The Bible provides a number of examples of how God’s people are able to show praise to Him.

 

Scripture ~ “Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy” (Psalm 33:1-3).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Jesus Facts, 1

 ~ Jesus Is God ~

 

Scripture ~ “Jesus answered them, ‘I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in My Father’s name, they bear witness of Me. But you do not believe, because you are not of My sheep, as I said to you. My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand. I and My Father are One’” (John 10:25-30).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Promise of God, 48

 

~ God’s Peace Is With You ~

 

This Series ~ God has made many promises to His people. This series of posts looks at some (100) of the many attributes of God.  It is not an exhaustive list.

 

Key Factor ~ God not only makes promises to His people but He also keeps all of His promises.

 

Scripture ~ Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John 14:27).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Is Christ God? 12of12

 

~ God, The Father, Called Jesus Christ God! ~

 

Scripture  ~  “When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him.  And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased’” (Matthew 3:16-17). 

 

“But to the Son He says: ‘Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.  You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.’  And: ‘You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.  They will perish, but You remain; and they will all grow old like a garment; like a cloak You will fold them up, and they will be changed.  But You are the same, and Your years will not fail.’  But to which of the angels has He ever said: ‘Sit at My right hand, till I make Your enemies Your footstool’?” (Hebrews 1:8-13).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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Bible Answer, 126

 ~ Did You Get It Right? ~

 

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question:  question:  What is the meaning of the word “angel”?

 

answer:  The word translated “angel” is from the Greek word ‘aggelos’ which has a base meaning of “a messenger.”

 

 

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God Attribute, 149

 

~ Name Is Sacred ~

 

This Series ~ This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Scripture ~ “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7).

 

“And you shall not swear by My name falsely, nor shall you profane the name of your God: I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:13).

 

Comment ~ The word profane is closely related to the word common. That is the name of God is not a common or trivial name.

 

Alternative ~ “Give unto the Lord the glory due to His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 29:2).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Bible Question, 126

 

~ Test Your Bible Knowledge ~

 

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question:  What is the meaning of the word “angel”?

 

Please provide your answer in the comments below!

 

The answer will be provided in a future blog.

 

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