Lessons on Prayer – Keynotes of Faith
Lessons on Prayer Goal of this Study: WHAT is meant by prayer? WHO was/is the privilege of prayer given to? HOW are we to pray? WHAT do we pray for? Additional references: Reprint 5310 – Prayer The Vital Breath Of The New Creature What is prayer? “Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed” [...]
The Church of Christ – Keynotes of Faith
The Church of Christ Goal of this Study: Examine what the Bible teaches about the Church of Christ, or the “Church class.” WHO is the foundation of Christ’s Church? WHAT are the requirements to be a part of the Church? WHERE do biblical definitions of the Church class differ from the world’s definition of “church”? [...]
How do I walk close to God every day?
Staying close to God involves intentional effort, transforming our mindset and actions, and relying on God's grace and providence through Jesus Christ. It’s dedicated work of continuous learning and applying scriptural principles.•Develop a Devoted Prayer Life: Prayer is a vital privilege and is how we communicate with God. Prayer helps us put things before the [...]
What happened on the Mount of Transfiguration?
Several times, Jesus had told his disciples about his death. He said he must go to Jerusalem to suffer, be killed, and then be raised on the third day. (see Matthew 16:21, 17:22,23, 26:11, Luke 18: 31-34, Luke 13:33) But they still didn’t really understand that this was going to happen or why. Jesus [...]
What Does it Mean to be Saved? – Keynotes of Faith
Goal of this Study: WHAT does it mean to be “saved”? WHO saves us? WHAT are we saved from? Is this the only time for salvation? WHAT is required for salvation? Additional references: Studies in the Scriptures Vol. 1, Chap. 16 Why do we need to be saved? Genesis 2:16–17 “The LORD God commanded the [...]
Luke 11:13 talks of God being pleased in giving the holy spirit to those who ask, but there is also the "spirit of adoption" or anointing. What is the difference?
"For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God ...Ye have received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit that we are the children of God." Romans 8:14-16The "spirit of adoption" refers to God’s holy spirit (His [...]