Forwarded from Be Ready For The Rapture
"After this manner therefore pray ye": "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen"ππ
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βNevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal,
The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of
Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold
and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some
to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel
unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared
unto every good work.β
2 Timothy 2: 19-21 KJV
The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of
Christ depart from iniquity. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold
and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some
to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel
unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared
unto every good work.β
2 Timothy 2: 19-21 KJV
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Forwarded from Be Ready For The Rapture
βοΈFollowing Jesus does not make you popular but that's okay. You have a purpose!β
πMatthew 7:13-14
βEnter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
πMatthew 7:13-14
βEnter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
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Forwarded from Winning the Lost (SavedthruGrace_David)
Giving Thanks When It Takes Faith
In the late 1800βs George Mueller operated an orphanage that at one time had 1,000 orphans. One morning there was no food to eat, but he called all the children and staff together and prayed thanking God for the provision of food, even though no food was on the table.
A few moments later a baker knocked on the door. He told Mr. Muller that God had led him to bake bread the night before and give it to the orphanage. Before the bread was given to the children, a milkman knocked on the door. He said that his milk truck had broken down and he wanted to give the milk to the orphanage.
George Muller gave thanks, even when it took faith to do so.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
βIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.β
In the late 1800βs George Mueller operated an orphanage that at one time had 1,000 orphans. One morning there was no food to eat, but he called all the children and staff together and prayed thanking God for the provision of food, even though no food was on the table.
A few moments later a baker knocked on the door. He told Mr. Muller that God had led him to bake bread the night before and give it to the orphanage. Before the bread was given to the children, a milkman knocked on the door. He said that his milk truck had broken down and he wanted to give the milk to the orphanage.
George Muller gave thanks, even when it took faith to do so.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
βIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.β
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Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.β
2 Timothy 2:22-26 KJV
2 Timothy 2:22-26 KJV
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βBut speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;β
Titus 2:1-3 KJV
Titus 2:1-3 KJV
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God First (Seeking God through Jesus)
Titus 3 - Questions Q: What did Paul mention concerning principalities and powers? Q: Who did Paul mention to keep in mind to obey? Q: Paul also said to be ready for what? Q: Paul also said to speak no evil of who? Q: To be gentle, showing all meeknessβ¦
Titus 3 - Questions & Answers
Q: What did Paul mention concerning principalities and powers?
A: To be subject to them.
Q: Who did Paul mention to keep in mind to obey?
A: Magistrates.
Q: Paul also said to be ready for what?
A: Every good work.
Q: Paul also said to speak no evil of who?
A: No man.
Q: To be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men, not what?
A: Brawlers.
Q: What did Paul admit he and Titus also having been at times?
A: Foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Refer to verse 4, But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Original Greek Scripture, "when the usefulness and the human-love it was blazed of the savior of us of God".
Q: What changed in Paul and Titus so that they walked away from those sinful acts?
A: Kindness and love appeared.
Q: Of who?
A: Our Savior who is from God.
Q: Was this done by works of righteousness which Paul and Titus had done? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: What was this done according to?
A: According to God's mercy they were saved.
Q: By the washing of what?
A: Regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
Q: Who did He shed this abundantly through?
A: Jesus Christ our Savior.
Q: That being justified by his grace, we should be made what?
A: Heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Q: This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain what?
A: Good works.
Q: These things are good and profitable unto who?
A: Men.
Refer to verse 9 for the following two questions.
Verse 9, "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain".
Original Greek Scripture, "dimwitted examinations and genealogies and quarrels and contentions scientifics you stand aloof they are for unprofitable and futile,
Q: What did Paul say to avoid?
A: Foolish examinations, genealogies, quarrels, and contentions scientifics.
Q: What did Paul say they were?
A: Unprofitable and futile.
Q: Who did Paul say was to be rejected?
A: An heretick after the first and second admonition.
Q: Knowing what?
A: That he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Q: Where did Paul tell Titus to be diligent to come unto him?
A: To Nicopolis.
Q: Who did Paul tell Titus to bring with him on their journey so that nothing be wanting unto them?
A: Zenas the lawyer and Apollos.
Q: And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not what?
A: Unfruitful.
Q: All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the what?
A: Faith.
Q: Grace be with who?
A: You all.
Q: What did Paul mention concerning principalities and powers?
A: To be subject to them.
Q: Who did Paul mention to keep in mind to obey?
A: Magistrates.
Q: Paul also said to be ready for what?
A: Every good work.
Q: Paul also said to speak no evil of who?
A: No man.
Q: To be gentle, showing all meekness unto all men, not what?
A: Brawlers.
Q: What did Paul admit he and Titus also having been at times?
A: Foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Refer to verse 4, But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Original Greek Scripture, "when the usefulness and the human-love it was blazed of the savior of us of God".
Q: What changed in Paul and Titus so that they walked away from those sinful acts?
A: Kindness and love appeared.
Q: Of who?
A: Our Savior who is from God.
Q: Was this done by works of righteousness which Paul and Titus had done? Yes or No.
A: No.
Q: What was this done according to?
A: According to God's mercy they were saved.
Q: By the washing of what?
A: Regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
Q: Who did He shed this abundantly through?
A: Jesus Christ our Savior.
Q: That being justified by his grace, we should be made what?
A: Heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Q: This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain what?
A: Good works.
Q: These things are good and profitable unto who?
A: Men.
Refer to verse 9 for the following two questions.
Verse 9, "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain".
Original Greek Scripture, "dimwitted examinations and genealogies and quarrels and contentions scientifics you stand aloof they are for unprofitable and futile,
Q: What did Paul say to avoid?
A: Foolish examinations, genealogies, quarrels, and contentions scientifics.
Q: What did Paul say they were?
A: Unprofitable and futile.
Q: Who did Paul say was to be rejected?
A: An heretick after the first and second admonition.
Q: Knowing what?
A: That he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
Q: Where did Paul tell Titus to be diligent to come unto him?
A: To Nicopolis.
Q: Who did Paul tell Titus to bring with him on their journey so that nothing be wanting unto them?
A: Zenas the lawyer and Apollos.
Q: And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not what?
A: Unfruitful.
Q: All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the what?
A: Faith.
Q: Grace be with who?
A: You all.
Titus 3 reminds Godβs people to live in humility, gentleness, and obedience toward authorities, showing kindness to all people. It points back to the mercy of God as the source of salvation, not earned by righteous deeds, but given through spiritual renewal and cleansing brought by the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ. Because of this grace, Godβs people are called to devote themselves to good works, to avoid divisive behavior, and to live in ways that reflect the transforming power of the Gospel.
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Philemon 1 - Questions
Q: Who wrote Philemon?
Q: Who was with him?
Q: Was he in person or was it a letter?
Q: Who was he speaking to?
Q: Who did Paul speak of always thanking for Philemon in his prayers?
Q: Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all what?
Q: That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in who?
Q: For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by who?
Q: Wherefore, though I might be much bold in who to enjoin thee that which is convenient?
Q: Who did Paul claim to be a prisoner of?
Q: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my what?
Q: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to who?
Q: Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own what?
Q: Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the what?
Q: But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but what?
Q: For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for what?
Q: Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in who?
Q: If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on what?
Q: Who said that he wrote it with his own hand and will repay it?
Q: Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in who?
Q: Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do what?
Q: But withal prepare me also a what?
Q: For I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto who?
Q: There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in who?
Q: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your what?
Q: Who wrote Philemon?
Q: Who was with him?
Q: Was he in person or was it a letter?
Q: Who was he speaking to?
Q: Who did Paul speak of always thanking for Philemon in his prayers?
Q: Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all what?
Q: That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in who?
Q: For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by who?
Q: Wherefore, though I might be much bold in who to enjoin thee that which is convenient?
Q: Who did Paul claim to be a prisoner of?
Q: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my what?
Q: Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to who?
Q: Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own what?
Q: Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the what?
Q: But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but what?
Q: For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for what?
Q: Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in who?
Q: If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on what?
Q: Who said that he wrote it with his own hand and will repay it?
Q: Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in who?
Q: Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do what?
Q: But withal prepare me also a what?
Q: For I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto who?
Q: There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in who?
Q: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your what?
Philemon 1
1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
2 And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:
3 Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers,
5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;
6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
7 For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother.
8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,
9 Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ.
10 I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:
11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:
12 Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:
13 Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:
14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
15 For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever;
16 Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?
17 If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself.
18 If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;
19 I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.
20 Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord.
21 Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
22 But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
23 There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
25 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
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βThen answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth: and he will shew him greater works than these, that ye may marvel.β
John 5:19-20 KJV
John 5:19-20 KJV
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