Fellow Bible Students,
Please join us for a Weekend Bible Conference in early 2023. You can register for them at the links below if you plan on attending:
Hot Springs, Arkansas — March 3–5, 2023
Some details may change, but registration is open: >>>REGISTER HERE<<<
Prepare for Persecution: Five Stages of Growth and Suffering
Theme verse- 1Peter 4:12-13
Sherman, Texas — March 31– April 2, 2023
>>>REGISTER HERE<<<
The Christian Warrior: His calling, combat and coronation.
Theme verse 2Peter 1:10-11
Erie, PA (East Coast) — April 14–16, 2023
>>>REGISTER HERE<<<
“After These Things …”: A Study of The Church After the Rapture
Note: The 2023 Shenandoah Valley, Virginia and Erie, PA conferences will be combined this year and held at Fairview Bible Church, Erie PA
Gene Cunningham - May 23, 2000
Living Sacrifice 23
Paul, a Jew writing to Gentiles, says that we are all from the same "fathers", referring to common regeneration (1Co 10:1-4), 1Co 10:11). Jews were called to be the lineage of Christ. Israel turned their back; God was not pleased. With whom is He pleased? "acceptable" and "approved" means we've measured up to a standard (Rom 12:1-2, 2Ti 2:15). There are both general criteria, and specific for an individual (Mat 25:15, Mar 13:34, Rom 12:3, Heb 11:6, 1Jn 2:28). Every believer has to identify what is the work God has for them (2Ti 2:15). You have to have the desire: "I want to gain God's approval". With that goal, there's no room for persistent failure (1Co 9:1-29). This takes courage (Col 1:24, Rom 5:3, Joh 16:33). There's no option for quiting (2Co 4:1, Rom 8:37-39). The power behind the commitment is love. Reverence to God evidenced by humility; show to man a Christlike service.
Scripture References: Matthew 25:15, Romans 5:3, Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 1:24, John 2:28, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 12:3, Romans 8:37-39, Mark 13:34, John 16:33
