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Temptation is linked directly to what we think upon (Heb. 11:15). Temptation has to be entered into. We can avoid temptation by avoiding thoughts that generate temptation (Prov. 23:7). Since it is impossible to not think, we cannot just try to reject the negative thoughts in this world, but we must choose to think on the positive truths of God. This is where prayer comes in.
In prayer, we have our minds stayed upon God and therefore, are not receptive to thoughts that conceive temptation. Temptation or sin must be conceived (Jas. 1:14-15). In the physical realm, the easiest way to avoid an unwanted birth is to avoid conception, so it is in the spiritual world.
It is easier to avoid being tempted by being in constant communion with God, than it is to overcome...
It is interesting that Luke is the only one of the gospel writers to mention that Jesus' sweat was as great drops of blood. This is probably because Luke was a physician (Col. 4:14), and therefore, this had special significance to him.
There have been documented cases of people actually sweating drops of blood under extreme emotional pressure. This might explain why Luke is the only writer to mention the angel strengthening Jesus. Just as when Jesus encountered Satan during His forty days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness and the angels ministered unto Him (Mk. 1:13), so here, He needed supernatural strength to endure His sufferings.
The use of the words "as it were" might also mean that the sweat of Jesus was...
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD
HAVE YOU HEARD SOMEONE SAY, "THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE"? WELL, THEY EVIDENTLY HAVE NOT READ LUKE 1:37 WHERE IT SAYS "For with God nothing shall be impossible." THERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO THIS AND IT IS UNBELIEF. LOOK WHAT JESUS SAID IN MATTHEW 17:20 "Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you." EVEN JESUS, WHEN HE WAS IN HIS OWN TOWN, WAS NOT ABLE TO DO THE THINGS HE WANTED TO DO. (MATTHEW 13:58 And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief." YOU MUST BELIEVE.
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Although God was referred to as our Father in the Old Testament, Jesus' frequent use of this title brought a whole new understanding of our relationship with God. Jesus referred to God as His Father, and He spoke of God as being our Father as well. This infuriated the religious Jews of Jesus' day who considered it blasphemy to call God their Father, because they understood that to mean they were equal with God.
We are instructed to call God our Father, revealing the kind, gentle, loving nature of our God. The term "Abba" is an affectionate term that a young child calls his father, which corresponds to our term "daddy." It is a term used to express intimacy and affectionate fondness. It removes the idea of God as a strict judge...
Jesus knew it was the Father's will for Him to be made an offering for the sins of the world. This is true because He prophesied His death and resurrection many times before. However, because of His unique relationship with God, Jesus was asking God to accomplish His will some other way, but at the same time affirming His commitment to do His Father's will and not His own.
He was not at a loss to know God's will and therefore, left this time of prayer trusting that whatever the Father deemed best for Him would happen.
He knew, when He began praying what the Father's will was and He knew at the close of His prayer, that God's will could not be accomplished any other way.
For us to pray, "Lord, if it be thy will" in response to a...
God the Father had the plan of salvation worked out before He even created the world. Most of us would not have created the world and man if we knew the heartache and terrible sacrifice it would cost. But God is not man. In His judgment (which is the correct judgment) the prize was worth the cost.
We were chosen in Christ before the world began. The Lord did not choose us by our merit, but solely by our acceptance of Christ which His foreknowledge allowed Him to do before the foundation of the world. In the strictest sense, we were not personally chosen, but Christ was chosen and all those who are "in Christ" partake of His being chosen by His Father. Just as we are the...
Howdy Howdy, today is the 5th of Nov and I think Im a gonna do the chart backwards because in about 45 minutes that is how its going to play #20 - #1... So Here goes:
20. When He Spoke the Word - Everett Adams I love the accappella beginning.. super... and his voice is that deep country wester voice
19. King Jesus - Mario Dela Torres this is wild... different to say the least ... who gave you.... yeah Mario great lyrics...
18. Forward Ever Backward Never - Bruce Moss beautiful 6/8 song... it'll catch ya, great song Bruce U cant help but like
17. My Rainbow - Angela Ditmar hehehehe I love the feeling of this song.. a happy song good Angela..