"Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 22 September 2011"
Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
In verse 19 there are three things that this verse brings out. (1) The Trinity, (2) Deity of the Holy Spirit and (3) The purpose of the Church.
THE TRINITY: Trinity designates one eternal God in unity, yet existing in three eternal persons. The members of the trinity are equal in nature, distinct in person, and subordinate in duties. As the Son is eternally begotten by the Father, so Jesus is submissive to do the work of the Father, yet equal in nature to Him. The Father is the source of authority, the Son is the channel, and the Holy Spirit the agent whereby authority is exercised. Because each member of the Trinity is God, and a distinct person, each should be so recognized by the Christian (Genesis 48:15; Numbers 6:24-26; Isaiah 6:3) .
DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: There is no shortage of Biblical evidence for the Deity of the Holy Spirit . He is spoken of in Scripture as God. The attributes of God are assigned to Him, He is engaged in the work of God, and He receives honor due only to God. Further, He was recognized as God by the early church both in baptismal formula (verse 19) and in the apostolic benediction (2 Corinthians 13:14). Finally the words of the Holy Spirit are recognized as being the words of God. Paul recognized the deity of the Holy Spirit in his ministry when he followed the leading of the Holy Spirit (Acts 16:7). One of the Biblical characteristics of believers is that they are led by the Spirit of God.
PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH: The controlling purpose of the local church is to make disciples of all kinds of people. Those who are evangelized and converted should then be baptized, attesting to their Identification with Christ and the local body of believers. The final phase of the Great Commission is to train disciples in Christian knowledge and for effective service. A church cannot choose on aspect of its responsibility and neglect the others. The Great Commission is a simple command with three steps: (1) evangelism, (2) baptism, and (3) education. The Great Commission is the strategy by which the church at Jerusalem saturated its community with the gospel.
If we were to follow the Great Commission as did the early church and saturate our communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ the local churches would be overflowing with those who are hungry to learn more about Jesus Christ and His free gift of salvation. Are we as Christians and as the Church Family using the three simple steps of the Great Commission? Are we reaching out to those who are in need of the saving power and grace of Our Almighty Abba Father? Do the people around you see Christ in You? Are you being that light on the hill that is bringing the lost to you so you can be as bold as Peter and Paul and tell them about your Lord and Savior who has changed your life and who has saved you? Every Christian should be shouting from the mountain tops with praise and song and tell others others as Peter said, "Thou art Christ, the Son of the Living God".
Today's Hymn: "Praise Him! Praise Him!
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Sing O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim
Hail Him! Hail Him! highest archangels in glory
Strength and honor give to His Holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children
In His arms He carries them all day long
Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness
Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are for you Father who saves us by Your grace. How thankful we are Jesus that You gave your sinless life as an atonement for our sins on the Cross of Calvary and then arose on the third day conquering death, sin and Satan and freeing us from the chains of sin forever. Thank you Holy Spirit for the indwelling power, teaching and guidance that we as believers receive from you. May we as the Christian church go out and boldly evangelize, baptize and teach the new Christians to observe all things that you have commanded us as Christians to do, in serving You.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The Church should be spiritually and evangelistically aggressive as we take the message of the saving grace of Christ to the entire world of our generation."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Romans 3 which is Titled: "God Is Free To Forgive".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given me in heaven and on the earth, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."
In verse 19 there are three things that this verse brings out. (1) The Trinity, (2) Deity of the Holy Spirit and (3) The purpose of the Church.
THE TRINITY: Trinity designates one eternal God in unity, yet existing in three eternal persons. The members of the trinity are equal in nature, distinct in person, and subordinate in duties. As the Son is eternally begotten by the Father, so Jesus is submissive to do the work of the Father, yet equal in nature to Him. The Father is the source of authority, the Son is the channel, and the Holy Spirit the agent whereby authority is exercised. Because each member of the Trinity is God, and a distinct person, each should be so recognized by the Christian (Genesis 48:15; Numbers 6:24-26; Isaiah 6:3) .
DEITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: There is no shortage of Biblical evidence for the Deity of the Holy Spirit . He is spoken of in Scripture as God. The attributes of God are assigned to Him, He is engaged in the work of God, and He receives honor due only to God. Further, He was recognized as God by the early church both in baptismal formula (verse 19) and in the apostolic benediction (2 Corinthians 13:14). Finally the words of the Holy Spirit are recognized as being the words of God. Paul recognized the deity of the Holy Spirit in his ministry when he followed the leading of the Holy Spirit (Acts 16:7). One of the Biblical characteristics of believers is that they are led by the Spirit of God.
PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH: The controlling purpose of the local church is to make disciples of all kinds of people. Those who are evangelized and converted should then be baptized, attesting to their Identification with Christ and the local body of believers. The final phase of the Great Commission is to train disciples in Christian knowledge and for effective service. A church cannot choose on aspect of its responsibility and neglect the others. The Great Commission is a simple command with three steps: (1) evangelism, (2) baptism, and (3) education. The Great Commission is the strategy by which the church at Jerusalem saturated its community with the gospel.
If we were to follow the Great Commission as did the early church and saturate our communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ the local churches would be overflowing with those who are hungry to learn more about Jesus Christ and His free gift of salvation. Are we as Christians and as the Church Family using the three simple steps of the Great Commission? Are we reaching out to those who are in need of the saving power and grace of Our Almighty Abba Father? Do the people around you see Christ in You? Are you being that light on the hill that is bringing the lost to you so you can be as bold as Peter and Paul and tell them about your Lord and Savior who has changed your life and who has saved you? Every Christian should be shouting from the mountain tops with praise and song and tell others others as Peter said, "Thou art Christ, the Son of the Living God".
Today's Hymn: "Praise Him! Praise Him!
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!
Sing O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim
Hail Him! Hail Him! highest archangels in glory
Strength and honor give to His Holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children
In His arms He carries them all day long
Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness
Praise Him! Praise Him! Ever in joyful song!
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, how thankful we are for you Father who saves us by Your grace. How thankful we are Jesus that You gave your sinless life as an atonement for our sins on the Cross of Calvary and then arose on the third day conquering death, sin and Satan and freeing us from the chains of sin forever. Thank you Holy Spirit for the indwelling power, teaching and guidance that we as believers receive from you. May we as the Christian church go out and boldly evangelize, baptize and teach the new Christians to observe all things that you have commanded us as Christians to do, in serving You.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "The Church should be spiritually and evangelistically aggressive as we take the message of the saving grace of Christ to the entire world of our generation."
Click on the link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for Today's Scripture Reading from Romans 3 which is Titled: "God Is Free To Forgive".
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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