No Longer Hopeless

If we want to be neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ we have been given a game plan. (2 Peter 1:5-8)

To be holy means to be set apart, esperaste - did you know this is the way we are commanded to live out this life - just like our King (1 Peter 1:15 - 16)?

Remember this - good works do not produce faith however faith does produce good works (James 2:26).

We are people who use faith in the present to affect the future. One example among many in the Word is found in this verse looked at in this episode (Hebrews 11:20)

When there are people and ministries that you are aware of that has love and faith toward the Lord Jesus, we should pray for them that their participation in the faith may become effective (Philemon 1:4-7).

The grace of God is a powerful component, more than we understand- it instructs to deny and to live in a certain manner. (Titus 2:11-13)

Did you know the Lord provides a way for us to be trained in righteousness along with being adequate and equipped? (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

When the opportunity comes around to do something that is good and acceptable in the sight of our God we should. Did you know that praying for our leaders does this very thing? (1 Timothy 2:1-3)

I encourage you to never stop praying (or to start praying if you were not) that the Lord’s message may spread rapidly and be honored. (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)

I encourage you to go with some advice that you can follow and/or start at anytime. (1 Thessalonians 5:14-18) ONE YEAR DOING THIS PODCAST!!

I challenge you to both pray this for yourself also ask the Holy Spirit who He wants you to pray this over (Colossians 1:9-12)

While running for and towards the Lord never ever think you have arrived and there is nothing more to attain, that you have laid hold of it. No one has ever reached this point while still breathing (Philippians 3:13-14).

Did you know that the Word of God has the battle advice that is still in practice for any army, no matter where in the world the army is? Don’t fight naked! (Ephesians 6:13)

Whenever there is the choice to be made - there is always a choice - we are taught by the Word of God to do good, even more so to fellow brothers and sisters of Christ (Galatians 6:10).

When our life becomes hard know this - the Father of mercies and of all comfort is there for us however also so that we can pour out to those who are in any trouble. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

When it comes down to it - always seek the praise that comes from the Lord and not from man (1 Corinthians 4:5).

It is even more critical to have your beliefs established. We need to not wait to decide if we are ashamed or not of the gospel of Christ. We are not to be embarrassed of the power of the gospel. (Romans 1:16) Are you an “N” Christian? Persecution.com/iamn/ (click on the button labeled ‘Learn More’)

We do well to remember that the greatest response, no matter what is going on in life, is to worship! It will cause doors to be opened and chains to be loosed. (Acts 16 23-26)

You have heard that the power of life and death are in the tongue- even more important is that in the tongue is the power to cause people to go after the Life, the Way and the Truth. Let it be said of us, that our words caused people to follow Jesus. (John 1:37)

An example of a life influenced by having a religious spirit compared to a life influenced by having a relationship is found in the parable Jesus shares about The Pharisee and the other a tax collector. (Luke 18:9-14)

In order to have faith while in a situation, we must have faith before going into the situation. Look at how Jesus got in the boat just as He was. (Mark 4-36-40). How can I increase my faith? - gotquestions.org/increase-my-faith.html

It would be great if the greatest teacher ever (Jesus) could tell us of all the 600 plus commands, which is the greatest- good news! (Matthew 22:36-40)

It is a good practice to stop when you come to a question in the Bible and take a little time to actually consider what is being asked and think how you would answer- even more so when it is the Lord of Host asking the question. (Malachi 1:6) 15 Honor Examples - helpfulprofessor.com/honor-examples

There are reasons that we as a people fight for and not against Jerusalem: one of the many reasons - we happen to like our flesh, eyes and tongues! (Zechariah 14:12)

When you take the word ‘declare’ and study it out you find it to mean to say with stressed importance. When the Lord says something with stressed importance to His people it is worth taking note! (Haggai 1:13)