1 Peter The God of Grace will Mend Us
Moreover, the God of all grace, the one who called you into His eternal glory in Christ, after having suffered for a little while, Himself will mend, establish, strengthen, ground you.
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God
The Nature of God
God is the Сreator and Sustainer of all things, seen and unseen1. He is eternal and unchangeable in His nature3.
The Essence of God
His essence is Spirit. This essence is self-existing, one, and immense 2
Attributes (Seven attributes of God)
His attributes are omnipotent, omniscient, holy (set apart), righteous, goodness, love, and truth4 .
Three Persons, One God
God exists in a trinity of three distinct inseparable Persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit5 . All three Persons share the same essence and attributes. In the Godhead, all three Persons are equal6.
God the Father
This Person of the Godhead is revealed to us as the one that is the ultimate source of all things; all things are out from the Father.1
God the Father’s Fatherhood Relationship
God the Father’s fatherhood relationship to God the Son shows that they are equal in nature while the Son can be voluntarily submissive to the Father in carrying out the decree2. This Person of the Godhead displays the fatherhood type of relationship that He has to spirit beings as well as saved and unsaved mankind 3. The Fatherhood relationship shows that God is the source of all things.
His Past and Present Work
He sent the Son to be a propitiation (satisfaction) for the sins of the world
Colossians: Walking in Wisdom
Opening a Door to Speak the Mystery of the Christ, Colossians 4:2-6
Continuing in Worship, Colossians 4:2
Keeping it close at hand
The Apostles devoted to worship and the ministry of the word, Acts 6:4
Have a boat ready, Mark 3:9
Worship is giving God credit for What He has Done, Revelation 4:10-11
We Should be Doing this Constantly, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Worshiping With Thanksgiving
Having an Attitude of Gratitude
In All Things We Are to be Grateful, 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Concerning all, 1 Timothy 2:1
The Opening of a Door for the Word, Colossians 4:3
Speaking the Mystery of the Christ
The New Creation, 2 Corinthians 5:17
God Took of the Two and Made One, Ephesians 2:15
It was Hidden, but is Now Revealed, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8
Paul is in Bonds because of the Word of the Christ
Worshiping in Thanksgiving that Paul will be Able to Speak as it is Necessary, Colossians 4:4
Walk in Wisdom, Colossians 4:5
How We Conduct Ourselves with Those Outside of the Church
Wisdom is a Proper Use of Knowledge
If We Lack Wisdom, Ask and God will Provide It, James 1:5
Applying what we Know
What is God’s desirous will for me
How do I glorify (express a proper opinion of) God in this situation
Not a Worldly Wisdom, 1 Corinthians 3:19
Do Good to All, Galatians 6:10
Not Unequally Yoked, 2 Corinthians 6:14
We are Holy, 2 Peter 3:10-11
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Romans
The Letter to the Saints in Rome
Originally penned by the Apostle Paul through the leading of the Holy Spirit
Translation by Pastor Luther Walker
Copyright © 2021 by Luther Walker. All Rights Reserved.
This translation is intended to give a clear understanding of the original language, taking into consideration all available manuscripts to reproduce the original letter Paul wrote to Rome. The original language should always be considered the only authority by which each word, phrase, and all other parts of speech are based upon. Where additional information is needed to better explain the meaning and use of a word, a footnote has been added.
Because the book of Romans was originally a letter, it has been returned to its original form to reduce confusion to the reader by breaks in the middle of sentences and concepts caused by the addition of chapters and verses. However, to ensure ease in finding sections within the letter while still avoiding breaking the original form of the letter, the chapters and verses have been superscripted along with the addition of paragraphs and punctuations. Brackets and paratheses are used for clarification within the text.
Within this letter we find the Gospel of the Christ, which goes beyond initial salvation into the Christian life. Paul explains why humans who reject God are so corrupt in their lifestyles, the fact that they will face judgment for their actions, and that we as Saints should reject their way of life, choosing to be holy and follow God rather than men. Paul also explains the fact that we have a Sin Nature. A part of us that seeks to do the things that are […]
Acts March 24 2019
The Acts of the Apostles
The Strengthening of the Churches
Acts 15:39 – 41
Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.