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A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ALL BELIEVERS. This Epistle of James is a practical guide for all believers, urging them to live out their faith in practical ways. This emphasises the vital balance between faith and works. We learn that true faith leads to action and the transformation in our daily lives. James urges us toContinue reading “1.THE BOOK OF JAMES.”

PERSEVERING FAITH. “A Strong belief often without proof in something or someone.” We pick up where we left off last week. THEY WERE WRETCHED, POOR, HUNGRY. People wandered about in Sheepskins and Goatskins. They were compelled to dress in such an uncomfortable manner, which caused various skin irritations. “BEING DESTITUTE, AFFLICTED AND TORMENTED.” OF WHOM THEContinue reading “11. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

THE BETTER RESURRECTION. Last weeks challenging message leaves us to ask, How did they suffer such persecution? How could they endure such pain and suffering? THE REASON. So they may obtain a BETTER RESURRECTION. When a person was tortured, they were looked upon as “dead” If at any time they would relent,  they were, inContinue reading “10. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH. ( He’-roes and She’-roes!) THE VARIOUS MEANINGS OF FAITH. 1.Firm persuasion. 2. Strong conviction. 3. Real assurance. 4. Unwavering confidence. 5. Seeing before believing. 6. Taking a risk. FAITH VERSUS HOPE Both are intertwined in the Scriptures. It will depend upon your perspective what you choose to believe. Hope, fromContinue reading “9. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITH! We have learned so much about faith through the lives of Biblical men and women of faith. Summing up their various experiences and their resolve to obey God we can list their characteristics of faith and write them out, and make them a real part of our Christian lives. Put themContinue reading “8. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

GREAT FAITH! FAULTY FAITH! Hebrews Eleven speaks of other men and women of faith who were severely tortured to death. They suffered starvation, were homeless, lived in caves, and wandered over hillsides to find places to hide from those who persecuted them. Their faith stopped the mouths of Lions, a reference to the faith ofContinue reading “7. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

RAHAB. Rahab was a Prostitute living on the wall of Jericho. Here, she entertained many visitors from far Countries. She was beautiful and carried much sex appeal to whoever would pay for her services. Her business brought much prosperity to her and her extended family, who lived in her house. She was well aware ofContinue reading “6. THE BOOK OF   HEBREWS.                              From the House of Shame… to the Hall of Faith!     “

JOSHUA’S UNWAVERING FAITH. JOSHUA. Joshua demonstrated strong faith in God when he led the Israelites into the Promised Land and throughout his life. It was an act of faith to replace Mighty Moses, the man who spoke face to face with God. Joshua followed God’s commands when they were complicated or unusual and remained steadfastContinue reading “5. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

MORE  GREAT  SAINTS OF FAITH. MOSES’S MOTHER JOCHEBED. Before we honour Moses, we should honour his wonderful mother, Jochebed. She was indeed a woman of fearless faith. Read Exodus 2:1-10. Her faith was certainly passed on to Moses, the future deliverer of Israel. She was also the mother of Miriam and Aaron, who played key roles onContinue reading “4. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”

THE HEROES OF FAITH. Another explanation of the difference between faith and hope is: Faith is looking to God and trusting Him for everything. Hope is looking at the future and trusting God for it. Faith is the currency of Heaven a substance you need for God to work. We need to learn to giveContinue reading “3. THE BOOK OF HEBREWS.”