Jesus Prays for the Preservation of His Disciples
It was not realistic for Jesus to ask God to remove the disciples from the world just so that they could be protected from evil, just as it is not realistic for believers today to ask to be taken home just to escape the hardships of life here on earth. Without the chosen people bringing the lost to Christ, many nonbelievers could not find their way.
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Preventing the Fiery Darts from Wounding Christian Souls
Faith requires that there be some kind of testing. If a Christian was never tested, then they would not even need to have faith. Therefore, faith is more valuable in hard times than good because it proves a Christian's allegiance and reliance on God.
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Childlike Trust is Essential for Entering the Kingdom
Unless a child has been traumatized, they are inherently trusting of significant others in their lives. Childlike trust is a kingdom quality to which Jesus exhorts believers to attain. Mistrust is a result of injury. The means used to protect one's heart, subsequently, builds walls that keep God's love out. Restoration means taking the walls down through the agency of the Holy Spirit so trust can be regained.
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The Name of Jesus Christ Carries Power, Authority and Distinction
The name of Jesus Christ represents all of His finished work on the cross. Jesus Christ has given Christians the right and authority to use his name.
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The Disciples were Appointed to Carry on the Gospel
The disciples were to play a key role in bringing this hope of salvation to the world. Without them, the sacrifice of Jesus would have availed nothing.
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Putting on the Righteousness of God for Protection and Provision
To put on the breastplate of righteousness, Christians must know who they are in Christ and they should be bold in asking God for help, protection and provision. Believer should pray and intercede for themselves and on behalf of others, and they should be willing to take off every layer of the word and replace them with the good things of God.
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What is Ascension Day? History and Traditions
An explanation of the history of Ascension Day with Biblical reference and emphasis on its status as an Ecumenical feast in the Roman Catholic and Anglican traditions.
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Incoporating Crosses, Jesus Fishes, and Saints Medals into Your Display of Faith
Ideas and information for choosing the perfect kind of Christian jewelry, from crosses to ichthyses to saints medals.
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Hebrews has Straightforward Teachings About Angels
The book of Hebrews has some of the most straightforward teachings on angels in the Bible. Every Christian should read and apply the correct perspectives when it comes to angelic beings to avoid holding them at a higher heavenly level than they should be.
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David Prayed for Himself and Spoke Prophetically of Jesus Christ
Jesus trusted so completely that God would raise Him from the dead. And He also fully knew that the salvation of all of mankind was hinged on the completion of His mission, including this one final miracle: His resurrection.
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