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DE HOJE EM DIANTE: Hábitos de Busca do Deus Vivo (Romanos 8 e 12:1-2) A confissão de pecados, adoção de corretos hábitos físicos (desenvolvidos em obediência à orientação de Deus), e o recebimento do Espírito Santo, estão entre os principais fatores que promovem clareza mental para tomada de decisões morais e espirituais. É desta maneira que alguém pode esperar ser guiado(a) pelo Espírito de Deus. Minhas anotações (abaixo) foram feitas em Português e Ingles: How do we strengthen connections to receive strength to obey, to receive guidance, and to have our prayers answered? Isa 59:1-2 Sal 34:15 Ez 36:26-27 - Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the body I Cor 6:19-20 Physical Habits Affect Eternal Destiny 2 Cor 5:10 For the Glory of God 1 Cor 10:31 EGW: “... A transgressão da LEI FÍSICA é transgressão da LEI DE DEUS.” C.S.R.A., 43 “Tão verdadeiramente é pecado violar as leis de nosso ser, como é quebrantar os dez mandamentos. Num e noutro caso há transgressões às Leis de Deus.” C.S.R.A., 17 “O CORPO é o único agente pelo qual a mente e alma se desenvolvem para a edificação do caráter.” Melhor da Vida, 04. “Os nervos do cérebro, que se ligam com o organismo todo, são o intermédio pelo qual o céu se comunica com o homem e afeta sua vida íntima.” Ed., 209 “É A MENTE QUE ADORA A DEUS E NOS PÕE EM CONTATO COM OS SERES CELESTIAIS. No entanto muitos passam toda a vida sem se tornarem inteligentes em relação ao corpo humano que contém esse tesouro.” O.C., 360 “...a temperança sozinha é o fundamento de TODAS AS GRAÇAS que vem de Deus, o fundamento de TODAS AS VITÓRIAS a serem ganhas.” Te., 201 “...Deus nada requer sem prover os meios para o cumprimento. Pela graça de Cristo podemos cumprir TUDO quanto Deus exige...” P.J., 30 “A glutonaria e a intemperança constituem o fundamento da grande depravação moral em nosso mundo. Satanás está consciente disso, e tenta constantemente a homens... para que condescendam com a gula à custa da saúde e mesmo da própria vida.. Comer, beber... tornam-se o alvo da vida para o mundo. Tal estado de coisas existia antes do Dilúvio... É uma das marcantes evidências da breve terminação da história terrestre.” Eventos Finais, 21. “...A temperança em todas as coisas tem mais que ver com nossa restauração no ÉDEM, do que os homens imaginam.” C.B.V., 129 “É impossível para os que dão rédea solta ao apetite alcançar perfeição cristã [caráter espiritual/amoroso].” C.S.R.A, 236 “O Redentor do mundo sabia que a condescendência com o apetite traria debilidade física, adormecendo órgãos percetivos de maneira que se não discerniriam as coisas sagradas e eternas.” C.S.R.A, 186 “Com a mente servimos ao Senhor.” Te., 14 The 8 God's Remedies Nutrition Exercise Water Sunlight Temperance (not “balance”) Pure air Rest Trust in God Nutrition: habits of diet become a sign of one's fidelity towards God (Dan 1:8) or of a brake of loyalty. Eden Time: Three of the Knowledge of Good and Evil Satan's first temptation: diet Desert Time: A Special Diet Before Entering Canaan Manna: a learning experience General Guidance Jesus in the Desert of Temptation: fasting Satan's first temptation: diet Time of the End: A special Diet is provided What do you believe would be Satan's first temptation? “...Satanás está constantemente alerta, para submeter a raça humana inteiramente ao seu controle. SEU MAIS FORTE PODER sobre o homem exerce-se através do apetite, e este procura ele estimular de todos os modos possíveis.” C.S.R.A, 150 Terceiro episódio da Semana de Oração "DE HOJE EM DIANTE - Hábitos de Busca do Deus Vivo", apresentada na Igreja Adventista do UNASP-EC, de 11-18 de Maio de 2024. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcos-bomfim/message
This sermon was preached by Pastor Dan McManus at Greentree Church on May 12, 2024. Series: Genesis, Scripture: Genesis 26:34-27:46
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This message was delivered on May 1, 2024, during our midweek service. The text being expounded is Psalm 69.
The massive $17 million He Gets Us campaign is telling people about Jesus...but which Jesus are they promoting? Rebekah Haynie and Dan Hudson, preacher at Pathway Church examine the latest He Gets Us ad-- the good, the bad, and the truth about the gospel.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-works-live-with-rebekah-haynie--5411714/support.
Scripture Reading: Daniel 9:1-11 We would have to agree with Paul that often "we do not know what to pray for as we ought" (Rom 8:26). There is help in the Scriptures, instructing us in how to pray. For example, the Lord's Prayer is a pattern for our prayers. And there are verses like 1 Jn 5:14 which teach us how to pray. ". . . if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." We can also learn how to pray from looking at the prayers of great people of God. We have a prayer from such a man in Daniel 9. Daniel was a man of prayer (Dan 6:10) and Daniel 9 gives us an extended example of one of his prayers. One thought which permeates Daniel's prayer is the majesty of God. God is viewed as great, awesome, faithful, righteous, compassionate, forgiving, wrathful (Dan 9:4,7,9,16). As Daniel approaches God, his soul is filled with wonder, reverence, and majestic thoughts of the Almighty Creator. On the other hand, and rising from considering the glory of God, Daniel feels the weight of his own sin and unworthiness. He feels shame and recounts how rebellious he (and the Israelites) had been (Dan 9:5-11,13). This is one inevitable result of contemplating the immensities of God. These two general thrusts of this chapter (the wonder of God and the sinfulness of people) ought to form the framework of our prayers. Only at the end of this chapter does Daniel mention his request (that the Israelites be restored to their land). And even then, the basis for the petition is the honor of God. ". . . for your sake, O Lord, make your face to shine upon your sanctuary, which is desolate . . . Delay not, for your own sake, O my God" (Dan 9:17,19). The purpose of prayer, like everything else, is the glory of God.
Looking at the Apostle Peter's story, Dan encourages us to understand the forgiveness that is ours in Christ Jesus. It's time to live and walk in the freedom that is our inheritance.
This teaching was taught by Pastor Dan McManus at Greentree Church on August 5, 2023. Series: Set Free - Youth camp 2023
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Pastor Dan closed our series 'How To Know God' by looking at Jesus' words in John 15. Dan challenged us to examine our lives for: 1. The Right Source, 2. The Desired Fruit, 3. A Constant Connection.
Based in 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Dan Belshaw looked at Paul's correction of the church of Corinth and their lack of spiritual growth. Dan encouraged the church to have an expectation of spiritual growth and to keep...getting...better!
Prepare for next level revelation on Identity in Christ! This is the Friday afternoon session from the Elementals Conference in Adelaide, Australia at Field of Dreams church in March 2023. In this podcast, you will hear Daniel break down the connection between the Sons of God as a conversation in the Old Testament and the identity of believers as Sons of God in the New Testament. This podcast is not for the faint of heart! However, if you are ready to be inspired and motivated, this is just what the doctor ordered.In this episode, we discuss the following:The need to return counterfeit inheritance Deliverance from the orphan spirit and abandonment.The importance of connecting with your spirit. The definition of sonship in the Bible. The Sentience of CreationRaqia and Shamayim.The ultimate victory over the devil. The cosmic template of time, space, dimension and reality.Macro and micro realms in the creation of earth.
Prepare for next level revelation on Identity in Christ! This is the Friday afternoon session from the Elementals Conference in Adelaide Australia at Field of Dreams church in March 2023. In this podcast, you will hear Daniel break down the connection between the Sons of God as a conversation in the Old Testament and the identity of believers as Sons of God in the New Testament. This podcast is not for the faint of heart! However, if you are ready to be inspired and motivated, this is just what the doctor ordered. In this episode, we discuss the following: The need to return counterfeit inheritance Deliverance from the orphan spirit and abandonment.The importance of connecting with your spirit. The definition of sonship in the bible. The Sentience of CreationRaqia and Shamayim.The ultimate victory over the devil. The cosmic template of time, space, dimension and reality.Macro and micro realms in the creation of earth. You can check out Field of Dreams at www.fieldofdreams.org.au.
Today Dan shares his story with us from his time in a middle-eastern prison
We had a fantastic time with Dan Reynolds from Chicago, USA. We hope this is a blessing to you. If you would like any more information please email connect@prayerhouse.uk www.prayerhouse.uk
Subconscious Realms Episode 177 - Devine Order Of Alchemy - The Ancient Secret To Union With God - Dan Clarke. Ladies & Gentlemen, on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we welcome former Jehovah Witness & Former 32 Degree Freemason, Author - Dan Clarke to discuss his Journey & Workings. Dan & his Lovely Wife Angela bring absolute
Dan talks about going deeper into God's Word and the essential nature of it for every believer.
In this week's broadcast, speaker Dan Shutt takes a look at the different aspects of the power of God - His creatorial power - His power to enact judgment – and the tremendous power of the gospel to save souls and transform lives. But there's also the power that we have ourselves - the power of choice - to believe or not believe God. What choice have you made?
Nebuchadnezzar's exclamation is a Christian's consolation: “Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God” (Dan 3:25). In order to obtain the balm, we need to understand first of all what is the furnace into which the children of God are still cast, what it is that the saints lose in the furnaces into which they are thrown, what the saints do when they are in the furnace, what they cannot lose no matter how high or hot the flames, and the company which they enjoy. The fact that Christ himself draws near when the Christian is so afflicted is the great peace and joy we can genuinely anticipate when we are tried as were Daniel's three friends: “you must go into the furnace if you would have the nearest and dearest dealings with Christ Jesus.” It is, then, a sweetly comforting sermon, helpfully realistic about the various trials which a Christian might be called to face, and equally realistic about the blessings a faithful believer can enjoy when so tried. Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app
Nebuchadnezzar's exclamation is a Christian's consolation- -Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt- and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God- -Dan 3-25-. In order to obtain the balm, we need to understand first of all what is the furnace into which the children of God are still cast, what it is that the saints lose in the furnaces into which they are thrown, what the saints do when they are in the furnace, what they cannot lose no matter how high or hot the flames, and the company which they enjoy. The fact that Christ himself draws near when the Christian is so afflicted is the great peace and joy we can genuinely anticipate when we are tried as were Daniel's three friends- -you must go into the furnace if you would have the nearest and dearest dealings with Christ Jesus.- It is, then, a sweetly comforting sermon, helpfully realistic about the various trials which a Christian might be called to face, and equally realistic about the blessings a faithful believer can enjoy when so tried.
Nebuchadnezzar's exclamation is a Christian's consolation- -Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt- and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God- -Dan 3-25-. In order to obtain the balm, we need to understand first of all what is the furnace into which the children of God are still cast, what it is that the saints lose in the furnaces into which they are thrown, what the saints do when they are in the furnace, what they cannot lose no matter how high or hot the flames, and the company which they enjoy. The fact that Christ himself draws near when the Christian is so afflicted is the great peace and joy we can genuinely anticipate when we are tried as were Daniel's three friends- -you must go into the furnace if you would have the nearest and dearest dealings with Christ Jesus.- It is, then, a sweetly comforting sermon, helpfully realistic about the various trials which a Christian might be called to face, and equally realistic about the blessings a faithful believer can enjoy when so tried.
Duke sits down with Dan Fisher to talk about ministry, life, and trusting the Lord through difficult and uncertain seasons.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reallivetalk/donations
Daniel 8:1-27 NIV Living in the Lion's Den: The People of God in Exile Today's Text: Daniel 7:1-28 Daniel gives these incredible insights as to how we can live in a post-Christian culture, a secular age that wants to push a Biblical Worldview to the margins, if not completely out of the picture. So far, our sermons in the Daniel series can be succinctly stated: Jer. 29:1-14 – Live your life Dan. 1:1-7 – Stamp your child Dan. 1:1-7 – Draw your line Dan. 1:8-21 – Stand your ground Dan. 1:8-21 – Love your people Dan. 2:1-23 - Face your crisis Dan. 2:24-49 - Know your prophecy Dan. 3:1-30 - Trust your Savior Dan. 3:1-30 - Understand your culture Dan. 4:1-37 – Guard your mind Dan. 4:1-37 – Surrender your pride Dan. 5:1-31 - Honor your God Dan. 6:1-28 – Remember your home: Dan. 6:1-28 – Show your loyalty: Dan. 6:1-28 – Embrace your leadership: Dan. 6:1-28 – Check your attitude: Dan. 6:1-28 – Maintain your integrity: Dan. 6:1-28 - Establish your consistency: Dan. 6:1-28 – Welcome your humility: Dan. 6:1-28 – Seal your legacy: Dan. 7:1-28 - Quiet your panic: Dan. 7:1-28 – Resist your (rogue) government: Dan. 7:1-28 – Worship your God: Dan. 7:1-28 – Protect your space: Dan. 7:1-28 - Define your reset: Dan. 8:1-27 - Improve your serve: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shcc/message
One of the marvellous attributes of God is His wonderful kindness. Titus Chapter 3, for example, says in verse 4 and 5 the following tremendous words: “But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.” God is certainly kind toward us. The most extravagant expression was in the giving of His Son over 2000 years ago for our salvation. Do YOU know anything about the exceeding riches of the kindness of God to you through Christ?
Teaching NotesFor what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:3-10GRACE IS…I want you to describe grace. Grace is when… (event)Grace is like… (metaphor)Grace is like the time… (personal)Grace sounds like, smells like, feels like, looks like…For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 1 Corinthians 15:9“I WAS A HOT MESS”I don't deserve to…{blank} Because I… {blank}NO MATTER THE MESS!GREATER THE MESS, GREATER THE IMPACT.For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me… I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12,14But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10“Paul's confidence was rooted in his awareness that God's grace was a dynamic force in his life.” Going DeeperWhat's the worst mess you've ever made?How would you describe grace?Share a time that you have experienced grace from God or someone in your life. What did it feel like to receive it?What ditch to fall into more easily: “I am who I am” (antinomianism) or “I work harder than the rest” (legalism)?Do you believe that God says to you, “Your mess is mine!” Sunday Set ListWFC Lenexa/OnlineGlorious Day- Passion feat./Kristian StanfillWho My God Is- Mitch LangleyPromise Keeper-Hope DarstRevelation Song- Kari JobeWFC SpeedwayGreat Things- Phil WickhamNothing Else- Cody CarnesRaise A Hallelujah- Bethel MusicSurrounded (Fight My Battles)- Upper RoomBe sure to save our Spotify Worship Playlist, updated weekly with the upcoming Sunday's set!
Teaching NotesFor what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, and then to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles, and last of all he appeared to me also, as to one abnormally born. For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:3-10GRACE IS…I want you to describe grace. Grace is when… (event)Grace is like… (metaphor)Grace is like the time… (personal)Grace sounds like, smells like, feels like, looks like…For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 1 Corinthians 15:9“I WAS A HOT MESS”I don't deserve to…{blank} Because I… {blank}NO MATTER THE MESS!GREATER THE MESS, GREATER THE IMPACT.For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me… I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:12,14But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10“Paul's confidence was rooted in his awareness that God's grace was a dynamic force in his life.” Going DeeperWhat's the worst mess you've ever made?How would you describe grace?Share a time that you have experienced grace from God or someone in your life. What did it feel like to receive it?What ditch to fall into more easily: “I am who I am” (antinomianism) or “I work harder than the rest” (legalism)?Do you believe that God says to you, “Your mess is mine!” Sunday Set ListWFC Lenexa/OnlineGlorious Day- Passion feat./Kristian StanfillWho My God Is- Mitch LangleyPromise Keeper-Hope DarstRevelation Song- Kari JobeWFC SpeedwayGreat Things- Phil WickhamNothing Else- Cody CarnesRaise A Hallelujah- Bethel MusicSurrounded (Fight My Battles)- Upper RoomBe sure to save our Spotify Worship Playlist, updated weekly with the upcoming Sunday's set!
Our four-part Sunday night series at Calvary, opening up four common questions about faith in Jesus: Why bother with God? Why is God against my sexual freedom? Why does God let bad things happen? Doesn't religion cause more harm than good?
Our four-part Sunday night series at Calvary, opening up four common questions about faith in Jesus: Why bother with God? Why is God against my sexual freedom? Why does God let bad things happen? Doesn't religion cause more harm than good?
Sunday Morning - 03/13/2022
The Omnipresence of God | Dan Yan by Faith Community Church (Perth)
Glory Of God | Dan Mo by Faith Community Church (Perth)
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Sunday Teaching Series Operating in the Realm of More than a Conqueror through Thanksgiving 1 * Thanksgiving and praise ushers believers into the presence of God, where He shows us the path of life among others – Psa. 100:4, Psa. 16:11. * A lifestyle of thanksgiving and praise entitles us to harbour God's presence. Psa. 22:3. * When a believer carries God's presence, he operates as more than conqueror over life's situations and circumstances. Psa. 114:1-7, Ecc 9:4, Dan. 3:17-28. * This is why thanksgiving is a vital mystery behind operating in the realm of more than a conqueror. Psa. 119:111. The Testimony of Abraham * A most hospitable, ever cheerful and ever-welcoming along with his wife Sarah. Gen. 18:1-8, Heb. 13:2, Pro 11:24. * Hospitality is a platform for angelic visitation. * Though challenged with issue of childlessness, he remains addicted to giving glory to God and Isaac the child of promise was born. Rom. 4:17-20. The Testimony of Joseph * A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance. Pro. 15:13, Gen 45:,5,7. * Joseph was ever merry hearted both in Potiphar's house and in the prison. Gen. 39:1-5,21-22. * He became the prime minister of Egypt from the prison. Gen. 40:6-8. The Testimony of Daniel * We saw God reveled to him the dream of the king and the interpretation thereof and how he responded in thanksgiving, praise and worship to God – Dan. 2:16-19/20-23/26-28/30. * We saw the king bowed to a captive by reason of that secret, which only God could reveal – Dan. 2:46 * Daniel emerged more than conqueror in Babylon, came out of the den of lion unhurt, thereafter continued to be relevant to the kingdom of Babylon all through his life – Dan. 6:1-3/20-23/26-28. Don't forget to Subscribe or follow, Review or comment, Listen, download and Share *Champion's Circle* Podcast. Visit https://champions-circle.blogspot.com for more details. God Bless You!
The personal character of the Antichrist may be described as follows:(1) High intelligence--Rev.13:18; Dan.7:8.(2) Great speaking ability--Dan.7:8; Rev.13:5.(3) Crafty political talents--Dan.9:27; Rev.17:12,13,17.(4) Strong physical appearance--Dan.7:20.(5) Military genius--Rev.13:4; 17:14; 19:19.(6) Morally, the worst personage(a) Materialistic--Dan.11:38(b) Blasphemer--Rev.13:6(c) Against the law--IIThess.2:8(d) Selfish ambition--Dan.11:36,37; 2Thess.2:4.(e) Tries to change prophecy and history--Dan.7:25.(f) Substitutes self for God--Dan.11:36; 2Thess.2:4.(g) Does not regard the desire of women.--Dan.11:37. #antichrist, #beast, #david, #endtime, #moses
The last three chapters of Daniel are largely given over to the final vision, a vision of a heavenly messenger and his revelation (Dan. 10:1–12:13). This chapter (Dan. 10) establishes the setting. The date is 537 B.C. The first group of exiles have returned to Jerusalem. The reminder that Daniel's assigned name is Belteshazzar, and the mention of Cyrus, tie this chapter to 1:7, 21. The setting includes several remarkable features:(1) The heavenly messenger is more radiant than Gabriel and mightier than Michael (the only named angels in all of Scripture), and has power to strengthen Daniel.(2) Far from being exhilarated by the experience, Daniel is so drained of energy and even speech and consciousness that three times he must be revived by the visitor from God. Cf. Deuteronomy 5:26; Acts 9:8; 22:11. All this, Joyce Baldwin writes, “is a salutary reminder of the majesty of our God and of the amazing condescension of the incarnation.”(3) Daniel is a man highly esteemed by God (Dan. 10:11, 19). The thought is stunning. What serious Christian would not give everything for a similar encomium? Does not Jesus teach, in effect, that we ought to pursue the “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matt. 25:21)?(4) The three-week delay (Dan. 10:12–14) unveils conflict in the heavenlies. The prince of the Persian kingdom is apparently some angelic being connected with Persia; similarly for the prince of Greece (Dan. 10:20). Michael, “one of the chief princes” (Dan. 10:13), is “your [Israel's] prince” (Dan. 10:21). The hierarchy of angelic beings is not governed by the relationships of their earthly counterparts. As there is war between good and evil on earth, so is there war in heaven. In the same way that observing earthly people and powers might lead the unwary to conclude that God is not really in control, so also this delay in the movements of angels has caused the unwary to conclude that God is not really in control in heaven either—since clearly there are many contingencies of which we are not normally aware. But that is to draw a conclusion that Scripture rules out of order. Nebuchadnezzar learned the lesson well: God “does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and with the peoples of the earth” (Dan. 4:35, italics added). There is a terrible war going on, but this takes place under God's sovereignty; in its affirmation of God's utter dominion the text insists, “All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing.… No one can hold back his hand” (Dan. 4:35). So there is space for conflict, resolve, perseverance—and for faith and utter confidence. This podcast is designed to be used alongside TGC's Read The Bible initiative (TGC.org/readthebible). The podcast features devotional commentaries from D.A. Carson's book For the Love of God (vol. 2) that follow the M'Cheyne Bible reading plan.
Complete set of notes here. The History and Meaning of Death Death was introduced into God's creation when the first human, Adam, sinned against God. Adam's sin immediately brought spiritual death (Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7), and later, physical death (Gen 5:5). Though Adam was made spiritually alive again (Gen 3:21), his single sin introduced death, in every form, into the world (Rom 5:12-14; 1 Cor 15:21-22). Death means separation. Three major kinds of death are mentioned in Scripture, and these include: 1) spiritual death, which is separation from God in time (Gen 2:16-17; 3:1-7; Rom 5:12; 1 Cor 15:22; Eph 2:1-2; Col 2:13-14), 2) physical death, which is the separation of the soul from the body (Eccl 12:7; 2 Cor 5:8; Phil 1:23-24; 2 Tim 4:6), and 3) eternal death (aka the “second death”), which is the perpetuation of physical and spiritual separation from God for all eternity (Rev 20:11-15). God has granted that some would not experience death, and these include Enoch (Gen 5:21-24), Elijah (2 Ki 2:11), and those Christians at the rapture (1 Cor 15:51-52; 1 Th 4:13-18). However, there have been others who died and were resuscitated, only to die a second time. These include the son of the widow in Zarephath (1 Ki 17:17-24), the Shunamite's son (2 Ki 4:32-34; 8:1), the son of the widow in Nain (Luke 7:11-15), Jairus' daughter (Luke 8:40-42, 49-55), Lazarus (John 11:43-44), various saints in Jerusalem (Matt 27:50-53), Tabitha (Acts 9:36-40), and Eutychus (Acts 20:7-10). But for most, there is an appointed time to die (Eccl 3:2; 8:8; cf. Deut 31:14; 1 Ki 2:1), and afterwards, to meet God for judgment (Heb 9:27). For believers, this is a time of reward (1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 Cor 5:10), but for unbelievers, it is a time of judgment as they face the Lake of Fire (Rev 20:11-15). Though death is inevitable; where we spend eternity is optional. God loves us and sent His Son into the world to provide eternal life for us (John 3:16-17; 10:28). There are three major kinds of life mentioned in Scripture: 1) regenerate life, which is the new life God gives at the moment of salvation (John 3:3; 1 Pet 1:3, 23), 2) resurrection life, which is the new and perfect body we receive when the Lord calls us to heaven (John 11:25-26; 1 Cor 15:42-44), and 3) eternal life, which is perpetual life given at the moment of salvation and extends into heaven and eternity (John 3:16; 6:40; 10:28; Rom 6:23; 1 John 5:11-13). The Eternal State What is our eternal future? Scripture reveals every person will spend eternity either in heaven with God (Dan 12:1-2; 1 Cor 15:51–53; 1 Th 4:14–17; Rev 20:4-6), or the Lake of Fire away from Him (Rev 20:11-15). Heaven is the place where God dwells, and Jesus promised we'll be there with Him (John 14:1-3). Heaven is a place of worship (Rev 19:1-3), service (Rev 22:3), and free from tears, pain, or death (Rev 21:3-4). God loves us and desires to have a relationship with us in time and eternity (John 3:16-17; 10:28; 14:1-3). However, our sin separates us from God (Isa 59:2; John 8:24; Rom 5:12). But God, who is merciful (Eph 2:3-5; Tit 3:5), dealt with our sin once and for all when He sent Jesus as a substitutionary atoning sacrifice to die in our place and pay the penalty for our sins (Isa 53:1-12; Mark 10:45; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 10:10-14; 1 Pet 2:24; 3:18). At the cross, God satisfied all His righteous demands toward our sin (1 John 2:2; 4:10). Those who believe in Jesus as their Savior receive forgiveness (Eph 1:7; Col 2:13-14), the gifts of eternal life and righteousness (John 3:16; 10:28; Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:21; Phil 3:9), and will spend eternity in heaven (John 14:1-3; 2 Cor 5:1-5; Phil 3:20-21). Those who reject Jesus as their Savior have no future hope and will spend eternity away from God in eternal punishment (John 3:18, 36; Rev 20:14-15). When we turn to Christ as our Savior, we have a bright eternal destiny assured for us in heaven (1 Pet 1:3-4). All believers anticipate a future time of resurrection in which God will reunite the soul with the body. Job said, “As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth. Even after my skin is destroyed, yet from my flesh I shall see God; whom I myself shall behold, and whom my eyes will see and not another. My heart faints within me!” (Job 19:25-27). The body we have is perishable, but our resurrection body is imperishable. Paul compared our body to a seed that is sown into the ground that God will one day bring to life. Paul wrote, “It is sown a perishable body, it is raised an imperishable body; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body” (1 Cor 15:42-44). Of course, Jesus makes this possible, as He told Mary, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies” (John 11:25). To trust in Christ as Savior guarantees us eternal life right now, and the promise of a new body that will live forever, free from sin and decay. By God's goodness and grace, heaven is open, and the free gift of eternal life is given to those who trust completely in Jesus Christ as their Savior. Our salvation is made possible by Jesus' substitutionary death on the cross. He paid our sin-debt and gives us eternal life at the moment we trust in Him. All believers go straight to heaven when we die, and there we will live forever. God will let us in. He does not have a choice in the matter. The Lord has integrity, and He promised that whoever believes in Jesus as Savior will be forgiven all their sins (Eph 1:7) and have eternal life (John 3:16; 10:28). He made the provision for salvation, and He will honor His Word. In fact, God is bound to His Word, for “it is impossible for God to lie” (Heb 6:18; cf. Tit 1:2). By faith, we trust Him when He promises to do something, and we know that faith pleases Him (Heb 10:38; 11:6). When the Christian leaves this world for heaven, her last breath here is her first breath there, and what a breath that must be! Scripture reveals, “to be absent from the body” is “to be at home with the Lord” (2 Cor 5:8). Though it is a sad time for us, it is an improvement for the believer, as Scripture states, “to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Phil 1:21). The advantage is that the believer gets to meet the Lord Jesus Christ, face to face, in heaven; and this joyous relationship is forever! At physical death, all of life's decisions are fixed for eternity, and what we do with Christ determines our eternal destiny (John 3:16-18; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Eph 2:8-9). It has been said that procrastination is the thief of time and opportunity, and when one procrastinates about the gospel, it becomes the thief of souls. Please don't delay. Trust Christ as Savior today and receive eternal life, believing the gospel that He “died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3-4). And, like the thief on the cross who trusted in Jesus, you can be assured your soul will immediately go into the presence of God at death (Luke 23:43). Don't wait another day. The Lord will forgive you all your sins and grant you eternal life. He promised, and He'll keep His word. He has integrity and cannot do otherwise.
Mark 12:13–17 Paying Taxes to Caesar [13] And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. [14] And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?” [15] But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” [16] And they brought one. And he said to them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They said to him, “Caesar's.” [17] Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” And they marveled at him. (ESV)
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