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Jesus: The Believer’s Inheritance

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  It is fascinating to observe when people talk about inheritance, ones mind would immediately cater properties, wills, houses, jewelries, and other material things. All of which are centered on material temporal things.   In 1 Peter 1:4 , although The Apostle Peter used the term “inheritance” once in his letter, Apostle Paul on the other hand, mentioned this term in his letters several times. ( Eph_1:14 , Eph_1:18 , Eph_5:5 , Col_3:24 ,) But what is so significant about this particular emphasis of Peter? After all, he made a brief description of the inheritance (verse 4-5) a believer will obtain now that he is part of God’s family.   The term “inheritance” is not something new among Jewish ears. Going back to the OT, when God divided the promised land among the 12 tribes of Israel, every tribe received a portion of the land as their inheritance, except for the tribe of Levi…”the priestly tribe”. They were the only tribe that didn’t get one. God’s reason for doing so is interesting. Th
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Titus 3:1-3 - Godly Living: An Avenue for Effective Evangelism

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Consider: How fitting that our series would take us to teaching that is on point during this COVID-19 pandemic! Reminder: we live in a fallen world that is under judgement because of sin. “In the world you will have tribulation.” Review: “these things” (sound doctrine) speak, exhort, reprove with all authority — who God is, what He has done and what He will do— basic truths reminding us to not be anxious but to trust in God, the Sovereign Ruler of all. Titus 3:1-3 Context: Paul telling Titus to purposefully remind all believers in Crete of the godly attitudes that should characterize genuine believers “Put them in mind to”    a) submit to human governmental authorities and “obey (same root word as in Acts 5:29)” Note: these are unbelieving rulers. See Titus 1:12);    b) be ready to every good work (2 Cor. 9:8, 2 Tim 2:21, 3:16-17)— by default, a child of God is always ready to do good! See Eph 2:10, “for we are created in Christ Jesus for good works.”    c) speak evil of no man (malign
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Covid-19 Resources

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On Having the Right Perspective The Humbling of Civilization: Praying for the Mercy of God A Time to Build Memories for Our Children What Does the Bible Say About Pandemics? About the Church Gathering On When the Church Can’t Gather Is Our Religious Liberty Violated? How God’s Word Must Dwell in Our Hearts Sermons on Worry and Anxiety Shepherd’s Conference 2020 – Various Topics Ways to Spread the Word! The Story Maker Coloring Book The Gospel Story for Children -Video Format Free App to Share the Gospel – over 20 languages Helping Children Learn at Home Educational Resources – #LearnEverywhere
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Message From Our Pastor

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It is indeed an alarming scene as we observe the anxiousness of the people in response to the global pandemic that we now face. The fear of uncertainty, security and possible death, has driven almost everyone to unreasonable panic and restlessness. As God’s children, how do we respond to all of these things? What does God’s word tell us? In Philippians 4:4-9, God’s word reminds us not to be anxious for anything…but to be prayerful in everything with thanksgiving. And the peace that is granted only to His people will give calmness to our hearts and minds. Since we believe that God is sovereign, and that even from eternity past, He has already ordained everything that will come to pass throughout human history; we can rest assured that God knows exactly what is going on and that He is still in control of everything. This is the blessing of being a child of God. Our hope and confidence is never in this world nor the things of this world. Our rest, security, and hope are found ONLY in Chri
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