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01/02/2016

HELL- According to Scriptures, hell is the fiery dark place of torment prepared for those condemned to ETERNAL PUNISHMENT at the last judgment. In hell, the unrepentant suffer ETERNALLY the wrath and displeasure of God- Mat. 8:12, 13:42, 22:13, 25:41, 2 Thes. 1:7-9, 2 Pet. 3:7, Rev. 20:11-15. As severe as this doctrine seems, most christians have understood the existence of hell as reflecting Gods just display of His HOLY WRATH against those who refuse to repent of their sin and accept Gods forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. The Old Testament explicitly teaches little about hell. The word sheol, translated as HADES in the SEPTUAGINT occurs sixty six times in the Old Testament and refers to the final abode of all the dead, without moral distinction. The only Old Testament passage that clearly distinguishes the destinies of the righteous and the wicked is Daniel 12:1-2. The Greek word gehenna, hell, translate the Hebrew VALLEY OF BEN HINNOM, which is located south of Jerusalem, as was stated in 2Kings 23:10. The valley was associated with child sacrifice- 2 Chronicles 28:3, Jeremiah 7:31-32- and became Jerusalems fiery garbage dump. The prophet Isaiah draws on this grotesque image in his depiction of the new heavens and earth: AND THEY WILL GO OUT AND LOOK AT THE DEAD BODIES OF THOSE WHO REBELLED AGAINST ME, THEIR WORM WILL NOT DIE, NOR WILL THEIR FIRE BE QUENCHED, AND THEY WILL BE LOATHSOME TO THE WHOLE HUMAN RACE.- Isa. 66:24. New Testament authors used this graphic imagery to describe the place of future retribution. Jesus spoke more on the subject of hell than any other biblical person, graphically referring to hell as a lake of fire, a place of outer darkness, a place where there is weeping and gnashing of teeth, and where the worm never dies- Mat.13:42, 50, 22:13, 25:41, Mark 9:47-48. Various New Testament writers wrote of the penalty and the condition of hell as unending- Rom. 2:5, 2Thes.1:9, 2 Pet. 2:17, Jude 13.

01/02/2016

It is vital not only to begin well but also to continue well in the life of faith. Apostle Paul knew well what this meant- FOR TO ME, TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN- Phil. 1:21. His life was bound up with the Lord Jesus in increasing measure. He set his heart to exalt the Lord Jesus at all times and to live by the power of the risen Christ, that the life of Christ might be manifested through his life. Paul dwells on truths that have tremendous significance and implications for our lives. In Col. 1:25-2:10, he tells that at the very heart of Gods plan, lies the glorious mystery now revealed. It indicates the way Gods intention for man can be realized, which is CHRIST IN YOU, THE HOPE OF GLORY- Col. 1:27. It is Christ coming into our lives and being with us. All the wealth that comes from a true knowledge of Gods mystery is attainable in Christ, and in Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge- 2:2-3. And in 2:9-10 Paul writes- IN HIM, ALL THE FULLNESS OF DEITY DWELLS IN BODILY FORM, AND IN HIM YOU HAVE BEEN MADE COMPLETE. The Scriptures speaks much about the richness of life in Christ. The Lord Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that He CAME THAT THEY MAY HAVE LIFE, AND HAVE IT ABUNDANTLY. But, how can we enter into such a life? Paul says in Phil. 4:13- I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH HIM WHO STRENGTHENS ME, and also in Rom. 8:37- BUT IN ALL THESE THINGS, WE OVERWHELMINGLY CONQUER THROUGH HIM WHO LOVED US. What a contrast to the life of failure described in Romans 7! Paul has found the answer to the victorious life. Christ died to set us free not only from the penalty of sin, but also, from bo***ge to sin. Through Him, we can overcome the power of the evil one, and the temptations of the world. In Christ, we have the power to live a holy, righteous and good life. Apart from Christ, we cannot bear good fruit, John 15:5.

25/12/2015

GENUINE SALVATION- A point in ones life, when he/she COMPLETELY placed his/her faith in Christ for the forgiveness of sins and received eternal life. At that moment, the believer was sanctified POSITIONALY for the next life and the righteousness and holiness of Christ is judicially and theologically imputed to the believer so he/she can properly relate to God, setting him/her apart to God in holiness. 1 Cor.1:30, 2Cor. 5:21, 1 Cor.6:11, Ro.3:21-23. SPIRITUAL LIFE- is a life long process by which a believer lives a life that is pleasing to God and grows into spiritual maturity, in which the believer is progressively and practically SANCTIFIED in daily living, and the righteousness and holiness of Christ is progressively manifested in practical living by the believer in OBEDIENCE to the Word of God and in the POWER of the Holy Spirit so he/she can fellowship with God and become more like Christ, setting him/her apart to God in holy living, SEPARATED from SINFUL living. 2 Cor.7:1, 1Thes.4:7, 5:23, Gal.5:16.

23/12/2015

We have entered into a special relationship with God when we completely TRUSTED and BELIEVED in Jesus. We know with certainty that we are Gods children and we will live forever with Him. The Holy Spirit counsels us to have such faith- Rom.8:16, but, as we begin our spiritual journey, we should begin to go DEEPER into our spiritual life, because, it is the earthly expression of our relationship with God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. Salvation is more than avoiding CONDEMNATION and HELL! It is also living the remainder of our earthly lives in a manner which pleases God, and is worthy of Him-Col.1:10-11.

23/12/2015

The term THEOLOGY doesnt appear in Scripture. However, the word doctrine-a near synonym-is found several times in the New Testament. Apostle Paul commanded us as Christians to uphold sound doctrine-1Tim. 1:10, Titus 1:9, 2:1- and to renounce every appearance of false doctrine-1 Tim. 1:3. Paul urged the importance of holding fast to faithful doctrine . with the command- WATCH YOUR LIFE AND DOCTRINE CLOSELY- 1 Tim. 4:16. Therefore, if we want to be solidly grounded in the faith, to develop spiritualy, and serve effectively, we need clear understanding of core Christian truths, drawn primarily from authoritative Scripture. And that is what SWORD OF JEPHTHAH is all about.

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