2018 October
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Justification by Faith – The Call to Repentance
November 11 – 17, 2018 - We often sorrow because our evil deeds bring unpleasant consequences to ourselves; but this is not repentance. Real sorrow for sin is the result of the working of the Holy Spirit
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Justification by Faith – Forgiveness
November 18 - 24, 2018, Repentance, as well as forgiveness, is the gift of God through Christ. It is through the influence of the Holy Spirit that we are convicted of sin and feel our need of pardon.
Editorial
Shall I stand without fault before the throne of God? Only the faultless will be there.
Church
The only way to enter is through Christ, not Buddha, not Mohammed. No agnostics or atheists are in there, only those who call themselves Christian.
History
Jesus announced the beginning of His ministry as the Messiah by cleansing the temple at the first Passover following His baptism, A.D. 28
Christian Life
What does it mean to “keep” something? Is it possible to keep something if it is not in your possession in the first place? No, in order to keep it, it must be in your possession. So, what does this sentence mean, “keep your garments spotless?
Christian Life
A never-ending future awaits those who truly believe in Jesus Christ and follow the Lamb wherever He leads.
Inspiration
Pen of Inspiration – The School of the Hereafter
The life on earth is the beginning of the life in heaven; education on earth is an initiation into the principles of heaven; the lifework here is a training for the lifework there.
Evangelism
Testimony – From Prison in the Philippines
The events that caused me to be in this place happened rapidly and caused me to lose everything dear to me in this life: family and friends, possessions, a business, but most of all my dignity as a person.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Don’t Shirk
A shirker is somebody who gets out of responsibility. Do you shirk? Do you allow others to bear the responsibility while you sit back and watch or maybe even murmur? Or do you bear and strengthen the team?
Question
Question & Answer: How did Jesus prepare His disciples for His death and resurrection?
Before His crucifixion the Saviour explained to His disciples that He was to be put to death and to rise again from the tomb, and angels were present to impress His words on minds and hearts.
Health
Strict habits of cleanliness should be observed. Many, while well, will not take the trouble to keep in a healthy condition.
Life Sketches
Life Sketches – The Love of the Truth
For the Christian there is hope, for death is a temporary sleep. When Jesus returns, those who believe on Him will be raised again to life and be given eternal life.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Lamp in the Window
“Boom-boom!” crashed the thunder. And all round the car the wind whistled and moaned. Rudy crouched down in the back seat. “Is it much farther to Grandmother’s?” he asked.
Food
Food – Rosemary, the Boost You May Need
Rosemary was traditionally used to help alleviate muscle pain, improve memory, boost the immune and circulatory system, and promote hair growth.
Recipe
Recipe – Rosemary Potatoes and Tea
Cut the amount of potatoes you want in half or quarters and place in a bowl. Pour on some olive oil, salt, garlic (2–3 minced cloves) and fresh, chopped rosemary
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Justification by Faith
October 28 – November 3, 2018 - Faith is not the ground of our salvation, but it is the great blessing—the eye that sees, the ear that hears, the feet that run, the hand that grasps
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Justification by Faith – The Faith That Justifies
November 4 - 10, 2018 - The faith that justifies always produces first true repentance, and then good works, which are the fruit of that faith.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.