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NBM_21-The_Call_Of_God
Posted on July 18, 2009 | No CommentsShalom. This issue brings us to the conclusion of the New Believers Manual. I have taken material from the Shepherd’s Staff and used other sources when I believed its theology to be in error. All sources are marked in the individual letters. My intention remains to make available the basics of Christian faith. I stand in awe what I see as God’s timing with these newsletters. Many issues were in sync with the happenings of the week; Easter for example. This series ends today, and I turn 41 tomorrow.... -
NBM_20-Rapture_of_the_Church_&_Second_Coming_of_Jesus-Christ
Posted on July 11, 2009 | No CommentsThe rapture and the second coming of Christ are often confused. The rapture and second coming are similar but separate events. Both involve Jesus returning. Both are end-times events. However, it is crucially important to recognize the differences. -
NBM_19-Heaven
Posted on July 4, 2009 | No CommentsThe only song I remember from my High School Prom dance was “Heaven” by Brian Adams. Like him, many have expressed popular views of heaven through their songs and literature. While some may contain partial truths, we need to see what the Bible says about Heaven to get the facts right. “.. God is in heaven and you are on earth.. Therefore stand in awe of God” (Eccl 5:2,7). A. WHAT IS HEAVEN? 1. Heaven Is The Dwelling Place of God “Is not God in the heights of heaven?... -
NBM_18-Prayer
Posted on June 27, 2009 | No CommentsPrayer is not a somber serious event that one does in formal clothing, but it is for me my communication with my father in heaven who is God. I do this both in known languages and in unknown tongues. It gets me access to and makes available to my life the very power that created heaven and earth. “He will call upon me, and I will answer him… and show him my salvation” (Ps 91:15,16). The time we spend with the Lord in prayer can release the most dynamic,... -
NBM_17-Worship
Posted on June 20, 2009 | No CommentsThe Areopagus, or “Hill of Ares” or “Mars Hill” in Athens was the site of a council that served as an important legal institution under the Athenian democracy. In acts chapter 17, we read that Paul spoke to The Council of the Areopagus thus: “It is plain to see that you Athenians take your religion seriously. When I arrived here the other day, I was fascinated with all the shrines I came across. And then I found one inscribed, to the god nobody knows. I’m here to introduce you... -
NBM_16-Kingdom_Living
Posted on June 13, 2009 | No CommentsThe importance of learning about what the Kingdom of God is and how we can live victoriously in it can not be stressed enough. I will be going in-depth on that topic after this series for new believers from the Shepherd’s Staff is over. I am already excited about it; for in it we have absolute and total victory because of the victory Jesus has won for you and me. A. CHANGE OF AUTHORITY We have been delivered from Satan’s dominion (rulership or headship). We are now under a... -
NBM_15-Generosity
Posted on June 6, 2009 | No CommentsJesus said “Give to other people, and you will receive. You will be given much. It will be poured into your hands–more than you can hold. You will be given so much that it will spill into your lap. The way you give to other people is the way God will give to you.” (Luke 6:38) Generosity is a key principle in our walk with Christ. The early church sold everything they had so that to eliminate the poor and the needy among them. Paul in his 1st letter...