How Great is Your Faith
She came to Jesus and He ignored her. The disciples were annoyed with her. Finally Jesus said that what He had was not even for her. But she did not give up in her mind. Her love and determination brought total deliverance for her daughter.
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Jesus and New Testament Authors as Original Christian Apologists
The art of apologetics is necessary for all belief systems ever known and yet to be. It is simply the defense of one's beliefs. It acts as the central nervous system in which a world view can be tested and viewed as either a credible or a false claim. Christian apologetics is the art of conveying the truths about God in an intelligent and organized manner.
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The Kingdom of God is for Those who Exhibit Childlike Faith in the Promises of God
Belief in God's word and promises are imperative to embrace the provisions and blessings available as a child of God. When unbeif manifests itself in faithlessness, repentance is the response necessary for transformation. Faith is spelled RISK. We must learn to obey even before we understand His command. Undersatanding will come after obedience just as it did for Biblical characters.
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Christians Have their Ups and Downs so the Keys to Overcoming is to Never Lose Heart or Grow Weary
The adversary tries to wear people down, causing erosion to people's dreams and aspirations, just like streams of water running through a valley over the span of thousands of years that cut away the earth. But every day steps can be taken to improve the situation, however small those steps may seem. Add, change, delete, as each problem or challenge requires, but donâ&#€;&#™;t faint.
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Kindness is defined as Sweetness of Temperament, Considerate and Warmhearted
As believers grow in the knowledge of God'[s Word and walk with the Holy Spirit, these wonderful qualities mature. Listed in fifth place in the Fruit of the Spirit cluster is gentleness, as the King James Version calls it. The New King James identifies it as kindness, defined as having a sweetness of temperament, being considerate and warmhearted.
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Like Constructing a House, Apologetics Must be Built on a Solid Foundation
Apologetics must always be evangelistic. Christian debate is never just for the sake of argument. Whether a member of a university debate team or meeting with others to simply discuss ideas over coffee, evangelism should be the motivation every time.
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The Five Crowns as Special Rewards for a Life of Christian Service
The five crowns mentioned in the New Testament represent special honor and recognition for a life of Christian service. The Christian's crowns are symbolic of something of inexpressible value.
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The Virtue of Kindness Results in an Outward Display of Mercy That Comes from the Heart
God intended for His people to understand that kindness is not something that is merely kept closed up in the heart, but it must first exist in the heart. Likewise, kindness is to be displayed by actions toward another person. It cannot be impersonated or artificial.
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With the Spiritual Blessing of Fruit, Christians Receive Nine Gifts
In sharp contrast to the works of the flesh and vile human activities, Galatians Chapter 5 describes the fruit of the Spirit, some of the most sought-after qualities of life. The context is walking by the Spirit in obedience to the Word of God as opposed to walking according to selfish cravings.
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King Herod and the Herodian Dynasty
There were five Herods active in Bible times: Herod the Great, Archelaus, Antipas, Agrippa I and Agrippa II. The lives of John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, the Apostles and all first-century Christians were affected in some way by these notorious men.
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