Ana Melissa A. Rapi
I am a loving mother of four children. I have been homeschooling for eight years now. I gave up my career in accounting to be there in the formative years of my children. I wrote this articles to help people know about God and have a relationship with Him.
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Why Do Sufferings Come?The following are some reasons why Christian suffers. -
How Does Suffering Come?The following are some reasons of Christian sufferings. -
Christian SufferingOften Christians have severe and fiery trials. Some are affected bodily, others mentally, some financially and others in direct or indirect attacks of Satan. -
Methods of GuidanceThe truth is that God is sovereign and does not work according to a set pattern, for He deals with each person differently. -
Conditions of GuidanceThe following are the conditions of guidance. -
Finding the Lord's WillThe Christian is one who has renounced his own will and submits to the will of God for his life in all that he does. -
Why Were Grace and Law Given?Reasons why grace and law were given. -
What Does Law and Grace Say and Do?The following are what the law and grace say and do. -
Law and GraceAfter conversion we do good works because we are saved already, not in order to be saved. -
Kinds of LifeThe Bible speaks of three kinds of life. -
LifeLife is an intangible gift from God. We can neither see it, feel it, nor bargain with it. Life is an unsubstantial flimsy thing. It is here today and gone tomorrow. -
The Contents of JustificationThe following are the contents of justification. -
The Means of JustificationThe following are the means of justification. -
JustificationJustification is more than pardon; to justify means to declare righteous. -
The Act of ConsecrationIt is putting our lives on the altar, as Abraham presented Isaac. -
The Results of ConsecrationThe following are the result of consecration.
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What Am I to ConsecrateOur bodies are not our own. They have been redeemed by Christ with His blood.
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ConsecrationThe word "consecration" is an Old Testament word meaning to devote, separate, dedicate or set apart for the service or glory of God.
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The Reason for Our SanctificationIf Jesus Christ needed to be sanctified then I certainly need to be sanctified, too.
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Time of Our SanctificationThere are great diversities of opinion here. Some say that it was completed the moment we believed, being synonymous with conversion.
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The Author of Sanctification - the TrinityThe Trinity - the author of sanctification.
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SanctificationSanctification shows the fruit of a justified life: we need to be sanctified for our Savior was sanctified.
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AdoptionAdoption admits man into the family of God with filial joy to our Father God.
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The Responsibility of AdoptionWe are to walk worthy of this high honor in keeping with our position.
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The Blessings of AdoptionThe following are the blessings of adoption.
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The Time of AdoptionThe following are the time of adoption.
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Results of the FallThe following are the results of the fall.
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Steps Leading to the FallEve was too close to the tree; she should have fled from the place of temptation.
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The Test that God Set Before Adam and EveWith the fall of man God promised a Redeemer and the plan of salvation.
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Contrast Between the Sabbath and the Lord's DayThe following are the distinction between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day.
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How Jesus Kept the First Christian Lord's DayThe Following are the ways on how Jesus kept the first Christian Lord's Day.
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Christ's Attitude to the Sabbath DayThe Savior did many miracles of healing on the Sabbath day which angered the Jews and made them call Jesus a Sabbath breaker.
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The Observance of the Sabbath Under LawThe following are the observance of the Sabbath under law.
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The Lord's DayThe Lord's Day which is Sunday the first day of the week is the day that Christian celebrated Christ Resurrection.
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Some Prayer with PromisesThe following are some prayer with promises based on Biblical verses.
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Conditions of PrayerThe following are the conditions of prayer.
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How to PrayThe following are the ways on how we should pray.
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When to PrayThe following are the ways on when we should pray.
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Where to PrayThe following are the ways on where we should pray.
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Miscellaneous Scope of Jesus' MiraclesThe following are the miscellaneous scope of Jesus' miracles.
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The Scope of Jesus' Miracles Over DiseaseThe following are the scope of Jesus' miracles over disease.
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The Scope of Jesus' MiraclesThe following are the scope of Jesus Christ miracles.
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Uniqueness of Jesus' MiraclesThe Lord's miracles were performed to prove His Deity and accredit His message.
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Necessity of RegenerationThe Scriptures plainly teach that all need to be born again; the language of the Savior is imperative.
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Nature of RegenerationWe cannot alter the old nature, or reform it or re-invigorate it but we need a new birth, the impartation of a different "kind" - God's holy nature.
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The Incarnation of Christ is Taught in ScriptureThe Historic Fulfillment of this Prophecy in the Holy Scripture.
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The Purpose of the Incarnation of ChristThe following are the purpose of the Incarnation of Christ.
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The Importance of the Doctrine of the Incarnation of ChristJesus Christ was also God and remained God because of the Holy Ghost conception.
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The Conditions of ForgivenessThe following are the conditions of forgiveness.
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The Foundation of ForgivenessBy Blood is meant the propitiatory cross work of Christ.
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The Rewards of GivingThe following are the rewards of giving based on Scriptures.
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Importance of RepentanceRepentance is a very prominent subject in the Scriptures, being mentioned over one hundred times in the Bible.
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The Nature of RepentanceRepentance is a revolution touching our attitude and views toward sin and righteousness.
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The Credibility of the BibleThe Bible does not contain the Word of God; the Bible IS the Word of God.
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the Authority of the BibleThe following describes the facts of the authority of the Holy Bible.
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Points to Remember in Reading the BibleThe following are the points to remember in reading the Bible.
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Reasons for Preaching the Word of GodWe are sent to preach not a new Church but Christ as He is revealed in the Bible.
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The Crowning Wonders of the BibleThe following are the crowning wonders of the Bible.
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God is MercifulInstead of inflicting pain and death as punishment for sin the Lord is merciful and gives us many blessings - health, comforts, and earthly joys to saved and lost.
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God is FaithfulGod's faithfulness is manifested in keeping His promises and fulfilling every Word that He has spoken; God is unchangeable for He neither lies nor repents.
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God is JustGod's nature or character leads Him to do that which is right at all times.
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God is LoveGod made human love, and other parts of the Bible suggest its similarity to God's love.
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God is HolyWe cannot imagine a God who could be anything but perfect holiness.
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God is a Balanced BeingGod is holy, loving, merciful, faithful, yet just and righteous.
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The Person of GodThe only true knowledge about God can be gained from the Bible. Some sit and meditate and try to think into the realm of the eternal being.
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The Arguments of Existence of GodThe following are the arguments of the existence of God
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Proof of the Existence of GodThe following are the proof of the existence of God.
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The Hindrance of Our Worship to GodWorship is the Christian's highest occupation, and is therefore contested by Satan.
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The Manner of Our Worship in GodThe following are the manner of our Worship in God.
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The Object of Our Worship in GodThe following are the object of our worship in God.
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The Component Parts of ManThe following are the description of the three component parts of man.
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Man a Tripartite BeingGod created man a tripartite being to love the Lord and to enjoy life and nature.
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Hindrances to an Assurance of SalvationThe following are the hindrances to assurance of salvation.
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Basis of the Assurance of SalvationThe following are the basis of the Assurance of Salvation. God has given us three things upon which to base our assurance.
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Facts of the Biblical Account of CreationThe following are the facts of the Biblical account of creation.
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The Founding of the ChurchThe Church was founded by Jesus Christ on Peter's confession that Jesus Christ was the Son of God, the Messiah, the Christ, God incarnate in humanity.
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The Purpose of the ChurchThe following are the Purpose of the Church.
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Biblical Symbols of the ChurchThe following are the Biblical Symbols of the Church.
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The Offense of the CrossIn Christian circles we often speak about "the offence of the cross" but we do not know what we mean?
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Meaning of the Cross to a Believer TodayThe following are the meaning of the Cross to a believer today.
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The Results of SinThe following based on Scriptures are the results of sin.
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Manifestations of SinThe following based on Scriptures are manifestations of sin.
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The Remedy for SinThe following based on Scriptures are the remedy for sin.
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Results of Our Faith in GodThe principle of faith is the same as that which we act on in everyday life.
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Source of Faith in GodThe following are the sources of our faith in God.
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Results of Fearing the LordThe following are the results of fearing the Lord.
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Description of the Fear of the LordThe following are the description of the fear of the Lord God.
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Things that We Are Not to FearThe following are the things that we are not to fear.
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Satan's DestinySatan still has access to heaven at present and based on Scriptures, Satan has his own destiny.
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Satan's TitlesThe following are Satan's titles.
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How to Resist the DevilThe following are the ways on how we can resist the devil.
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Satan's CharacterThe following describes Satan's character.
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Description of HellThe following are the description of Hell.
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Heaven - a Perfect PlaceThe following are illustrations of heaven as a perfect place.
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The Organization of DemonsThe following are the organization of demons.
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Forms of Demon PracticeThe following are Forms of Demon Practice.
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A Description of DeathThe following are the description of death.
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The Work of AngelsThe following are the lists of the works of angels.
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The Fall of AngelsThe following based on Scriptures illustrates how does angels fall.
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The Nature of AngelsThe following are the natures of angels based on Scriptures.
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The Character of Jesus ChristThe following are the character of Christ.
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Jesus Christ as Our IntercessorThis is Christ's present intercessory ministry on our behalf.
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The Holy Spirit as a TeacherThe following is the Holy Spirit being as a Teacher.
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Self-examination is Essential Before Partaking of CommunionTo examine oneself means to scrutinize, investigate carefully, search and test which is essential before partaking of Communion.
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Holy CommunionHoly Communion is one of the Sacraments instituted by Christ Himself. Christ only celebrated this once with His disciples-on the eve of Gethsemane.
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Health Benefits of FastingThe following are the health benefits of fasting.
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FastingFasting is abstinence from food or drink for a period of time, especially for spiritual reasons.
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What is Being Judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ?The judgment is not a trial to decide the fate either of the saved or unsaved.
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The Judgment Seat of ChristGod has appointed His Son Jesus Christ to be the Judge of all the earth.
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How Should One Be Baptized?If Jesus needed to be baptized to fulfill all righteousness, I surely need to be also.
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The Baptism of the Holy SpiritBaptism is a New Testament doctrine and is a very controversial subject.
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The Gifts of the SpiritThese are not natural talents. These are special gifts given by the Spirit.
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The Fruits of the Holy SpiritThe fruit of the Spirit is the outcome of His indwelling and our yielding to Him.
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The Conditions of Being Filled by the Holy SpiritThe following are the conditions of filling by the Holy Spirit.
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The Spirit-Filled LifeOur lives must be filled by the Holy Spirit: A very strong New Testament command.
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The Work of the Holy Spirit - in Relation to the BelieverThe following are the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to the Believer.
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The Work of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is a Divine Personality who has a definite function in the world. A study in Scriptures reveals that the Holy Spirit has been very active.
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Sins Against the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is a Person that can be sinned against. Let us beware lest we sin against Him either consciously or unconsciously.
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The Holy Spirit is Distinct from the Father and the SonSome people think that the Holy Spirit is the "Spirit of the Father" or the "Spirit of the Son" and not a separate distinct Person.
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Jesus' Teachings About Pharisees and False TeachersThe following are the teachings of Jesus about Pharisees and False Teachers.
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Love - the Summation of Christ' TeachingsAll the teachings of Jesus Christ could be summed up in one word - Love.
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Jesus' Teachings on ProphecyThe following are the teachings of Jesus Christ concerning prophecy.
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Jesus' Teachings About Fruit BearingThe following are the teachings of Jesus' about fruit bearing.
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The Holy Spirit Does Things that Only a Person Can DoWe believe that the Holy Spirit is a Person because He possesses all the necessary qualities of intellect, emotion, will, knowledge and actions.
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The Personality of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is a Person for He possesses certain characteristics.
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The Rapture - with Regard to the Nations and Unregenerate IndividualsThe second coming of Jesus Christ is a happy day for the church and Israel but a sad day for the rest of the unregenerate nations and unregenerate individuals.
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The Rapture - with Regard to IsraelMany of the promises that Israel expected to be fulfilled at the first coming will actually be fulfilled when the Savior returns the second time.
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The Rapture - Results of the Second Coming of ChristWe are to comfort one another with the fact of the soon return of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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The Resurrection Body of ChristThe Resurrection Body of Jesus Christ that rose bodily from the grave as He said that He would.
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The Results of Jesus Christ' ResurrectionLiving in newness of life that comes to us by the resurrected Christ living His life anew through our bodies.
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The Resurrection of Jesus ChristThe principle of the resurrection is the foundation principle of the New Testament.
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The Death of Jesus ChristDeath was the supreme work of the Lord Jesus here on earth.
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Jesus' Teachings About StewardshipChristians are stewards of their money, time, talents, gifts and opportunities.
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How Are We to Give to the Lord?The following are the ways on how are we to give to the Lord.
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The Grace of GivingThe following are the things we should give to the Lord.
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The Commands of JesusThe following based on Scriptures are the Commands of Christ.
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Jesus' Teachings About Daily Christian LivingJesus teachings about daily Christian living, in some ways contrary to human teachings.
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The Results of the Ascension of ChristBecause of the exaltation of Jesus Christ, one day every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
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The Necessity of the Ascension of Jesus ChristHeaven was His home and it was logical that when His work was complete that He would return home again.
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The Ascension of ChristThe ascension is that event in which Christ departed visibly and returned to heaven.
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Jesus as Man is Subordinated to the FatherJesus Christ in a place of humility and subordination to the Father God.
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Jesus Christ as God is Equal to the FatherJesus Christ and the Father as One God.
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Jesus as a Man Without SinSinless ness of Jesus.
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Jesus' Instinct as a Human BeingNormal instinct of Jesus as a human being.
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Proofs of the Humanity of ChristJesus as a second Adam but without sin as man's Savior.
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Jesus as a King and a High PriestMelchizedek as king and priest showed the kind of leadership Christ would bring.
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How to Praise the LordDifferent ways on how to Praise the Lord.
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Praise - God is Worthy OfThe meaning of praise to our God.
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The Reasons Why We Praise the LordHolding the Lord in highest state of respect and admiration.
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Prayer - Communication with GodReverent petition made to a Deity.
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Prophecies Concerning Christ's LifeThe fulfillment of Prophecies of Christ's Life.
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Prophecies Concerning Christ's OriginThe fulfillment of Prophecies of Christ's Origin.
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Credibility of Jesus' MiraclesJesus' miracles are the warp and woof of the Bible and cannot be separated from it.
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How to Raise ChildrenHow to lay up strong foundation to our children.
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The Fatherhood of GodGod who is our Father.
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The Silence of GodIs God deaf? Is God mute? Not so.
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How to Overcome Anger?Anger a mark of a foolish attitude.
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How- To- SucceedTrue success and prosperity based on Holy Scriptures.
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The Life of ChristA brief story of the life of Christ.
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God's Moral AttributesDifferent kinds of moral attributes of God.
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God's Natural AttributesBasic qualities of God.
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The Lord is Our ShepherdIn Christian ministries a shepherd is the one who cares for a group of people as a minister or teacher.
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The Godlike Character of the Holy SpiritThe divine attributes of the Holy Spirit.
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The Second Coming of ChristPreparing for the end.
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How to Escape from Worry?Most common and enduring problem of human beings.
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The Regeneration of ManSpiritual or moral revival or rebirth.
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Man - in the Image and Likeness of AdamCondition of man after Adam fall into sin.
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Names of the Holy SpiritThe names of God the Holy Spirit.
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The Incarnation of ChristThe birth of Christ through blessed Mary.
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Money - the Root of All Evil?Money is a tool we use in this world to survive in this world. We should love God not money.
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King David - Man After God's Own HeartDavid from herding sheep to ruling a nation. Man after God's own heart.
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Forgiveness - the Separation of the Sinners from His SinsForgiveness, the separation of the sinners from his sins following our repentance to God.
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Death - a True RealityHighlighting the reality of life after death. And how we can escape judgment from our sin to God.
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Acts of the Three GodheadActs of the Three Godhead: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
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The Attributes of the Three GodheadThe characteristics of the three Godhead: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
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Repentance - Turning Away from Sin and Turning Unto GodRepentance is a remorse or contrition for past conduct or sin. It is an act of turning unto God.
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Names of GodDifferent names of God compounded as the Lord, El and Jehovah.
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Abraham - a Man of FaithThe father of many nations. God established a covenant with him in which God promised that he would make him a mighty nation.
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Fear - Profound Reverence Toward GodReverence and awe for God.
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Worship - Reverence Given to GodWorship is the highest and deep reverence given to God. The highest occupation of man.
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The Existence of GodThe Bible is not a textbook that attempts to prove the existence of God - the Bible opens with a positive fact that God does exist.
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Bible -book to Everlasting LifeThe Bible is a library of 66 Books, divided into two main sections; the Old Testament containing 39 books and the New Testament containing 27 books.
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Trinity - the Three Persons in Christian DoctrineChristian Godhead manifested in three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit.
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Assurance of SalvationSalvation is a deliverance from anger or evil. Especially deliverance from all that separates from God.
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The Creation - How Everything Began?The amazing demonstration of God's power being the Creator of everything; heaven, earth and human life form.
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Church - the Body of ChristChurch as the Body of Christ.
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The Cross of CalvaryThe death of Jesus Christ was more than a tragedy for a man just 33 years old. His death was the ultimate sacrifice for the sin of all mankind.
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SinSin means a transgression of a religious or moral law, especially when deliberate. It is a violation of an accepted moral, religious or social code.
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The Fall of ManAdam and Eve, the first human creation of God in his likeness and being. And the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
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Faith - Trust and Reliance on GodBy faith we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and confess him to the world.
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Satan - the Enemy of GodPrince of darkness. The destroyer of souls. An enemy of God.
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The Fear of the LordFear of the Lord means religious devotion and reverence to God. It is used to express our religious duty toward God.
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Love - the Greatest of AllThe richest, highest possible attainment in a church are useless without true Christian love.
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Hell - a Place of Torment and PunishmentA Lake of Fire. The abode of condemned souls and devils.
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Heaven - the Abode of GodHeaven is for prepared people. It is a place of glory - the throne of God.
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Demon - an Evil SpiritBelief in the existence of evil spirits which has prevailed since time immemorial.
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Our Life's Spiritual Being (Based on Bible Perspective)A brief topic concerning questions of life's meaning on a Biblical perspective. Gives some refreshing answer on life's purposes.
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Jesus - the MessiahChrist is the Greek translation of the word "Messiah."
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Holy Spirit - the Third Person of the TrinityA divine person that possesses divine attributes. The comforter of the believers.
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Angels - Heavenly Beings Created by GodBiblical facts about one of God's creation - the angels and their existence. Some biblical truth on how they influence our life.