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    Have you ever seen a miracle? How many people would say that they have seen a miracle? Well, most people would say, "No, I have not seen one," and this makes things problematic when talking about God, Jesus, and the Holy Scriptures. Why? Because the Bible is filled with, well, miracles. People, therefore, say, "Well, I have never seen a miracle. They are not part of normal life or a daily part of reality." So, they dismiss miracles and also the Bible and God.    The reality is that this is a very Western and modern viewpoint. Most societies and people throughout history believe and have believed in miracles, spirits, gods, the afterlife, God, and, of course, miracles. Read the Bible. It is about most nations, even Israel, rejecting the "true God," Jehovah, the Creator of all reality and the universe. Most people in the Bible did not reject miracles or the existence of God or gods.   The nations and people groups we read about in the Word of God chose t...

                                   Trapped in a burning building with one way out !     I was listening to Mike winger, who is a Christian apologist and speaker.  He was discussing how people get angry when they are told that there's only one way to heaven.  a burning  anger comes at being told there is one way to be right with God, one way not to end up in hell or more specifically the lake of fire. Many people get upset and angry Christians have been branded as elitist, phobic and intolerant because of this TRUTH. A truth spoken by Jesus Christ himself. John 14: 6 "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. "  That is clear but what about those before Christ well the bible says in Romans 4: 4 "What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by...

Journey into Living God's Way - a lesson  There four critical spiritual facts  Romans 1:18-32 18   For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; 19   Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed  it  unto them. 20   For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made,  even  his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21   Because that, when they knew God, they glorified  him  not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22   Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23   And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 ...

   Liberty of Christians  in Jesus   Christ   Start of a study of the liberty of Christians in Jesus Christ under GRACE. God have freed us from slavery to sin but that does not mean we do what we want we are to conform our lives to Christ and forsake those things the world will offer that lead us astray.God did not give freedom to sin. The freedom is to do what is right without constraints of the law.   Galatians 5:13 New King James Version 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Liberty to exercise self control.  1 Peter 2:16 — The New International Version (NIV) 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.  Romans 6:12-18 NKJV Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. And do not present your members as in...

Christians are commanded by the Lord to be model citizens Jesus being the example of being a servant. Paul the Apostle, a Roman Citizen wrote to the believers on how are they to respond to a government that became hostile to their faith. 1. Be Submissive (Romans 13:1-5) A. Paul instructed that all the laws passed by government be obeyed since it is God who ordained the authorities to pass judgement on evildoers. B. In matters of faith, when the government tries to enforce a law that will violate our worship we must in good conscience obey the Lord first. C. Those in authority will be held accountable to God for their actions when our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return to rule and reign on the Earth. Scripture references: Romans 3:10; Mark 12:13-17; Daniel 2:21a-b; Daniel 4:17; Romans 13:2; Acts 5:29b;Romans 13:3a; Daniel 3; Isaiah 10:3b-c; Romans 13:3b; John 19:11; Daniel 5; Romans 13:4; Matthew 26:52; Romans 12:7a; Romans 13:5 Study reference :  Redeeming Grace Bible Study K...

Finding your Spiritual Gift  Romans 12:3-8  Once we are born again into the Body of Christ God the Father will give us spiritual gifts in order to fulfill his will on earth.  There are four things we need to do when finding what gifts the Lord bestowed on us.  1. Evaluate (Romans 12:3)  We must examine ourselves before God in order for him to show what gifts he has bestowed based on the measure of faith gained in our Christian walk. Being prideful will short circuit our usefulness in the service of our Lord to advance his kingdom.  2. Appreciate (Romans 12:4-5)  Each Gift given by our Lord should never be considered as less important. There should be no division among believers since the gifts given are from Christ who is Head of the Church which he bought by the shedding of his blood on the cross.  3. Investigate (Romans 12:6-8)  We have to know how to use the gifts God gave us in a proper manner and not in a way that would bring attention t...

  Romans 5:1-21 Christ’s Death on the Cross not only kept us from an eternal separation but manifest four things in our walk with the Lord. 1. We have peace with God The war with our LORD is over we can now enter his holy presence due to Christ   being a substitute to face his wrath for our sin. Christ is now sitting at the right hand of the Father advocating for us and defeating the accusations from Satan our  adversary. 2. Every problem has a purpose. Circumstances that come our are now seen as ways for us to grow in faith knowing  Christ will never leave or forsake us. Knowing that it will lead us to be fully perfected when we finally enter heaven. 3. We have reconciliation with God The veil has been rent in two between God and men since Christ became the  permanent sacrifice we are no longer his enemy but are now his friend. He has replaced Adam who condemn us to sin and shame. 4. God’s grace is ever-abounding Christ’s sacrifice has enabled God the Fath...

Scripture Theme: Romans 2:1-16      Increasingly many people feel they have a right to judge others taking the place of God; Not knowing that they have to give an account to the true Judge when he comes into his glory.  The Christian is commanded to show the love of Christ to everyone.  3 things will happen if the Christian develops a judgmental attitude:    1. A Prideful Heart       We must realize that our judgement is limited and we cannot know the heart. (1 Samuel 6:7; Luke 6:41) We must remember our Lord is the only Lawgiver (James 2:13)  2. A Unforgiving Spirit       Having unforgiveness in our heart will short-circuit God’s love to others needing mercy and prevent them from receiving his rewards. (Matthew 7:12; Matthew 6:20)     The cure for unforgiveness is replacing it with a merciful heart that Jesus showed to everyone he encountered. (John 8:1-11)  3. A Distrustful Heart  ...

 Evangelist Focht Romans Chapter 2  sermon  comment :    Judgment is from heaven downward not from humanity upward. We are not to judge our holiness based on how much better we keep the law than other people.  We are all sinners to a perfect and holy God and all need a savoir.  One was provided out of God the father's love -- Jesus Christ.   link to Sermons/Scripture commentary   http://www.ccphilly.org/