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Maintain Your Life with God
Jude 1:20-21
20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.John 8:36 - So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
Maintenance and Continuous Improvement
Galatians 5:1
Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
Hebrews 12:1-21
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Ephesians 6: 10-11
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the tricks and schemes of the devil.
Philippians 2:12-13
12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
Matthew 5:13-15
Believers Are Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
James 4:7- 8
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. 8 Draw near to God and He will draw nearto you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.1 John 2:1My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
Ephesians 4: 11-15
11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. 14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.
Ephesians 4:30-32
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
1 Peter 2:2 - As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen
Titus 2:6-8
6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. 7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing.
Luke 18:1 - And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.
2 Corinthians 5:7
For we walk by faith, not by sight.Hebrews 11Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
John 15:4
Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me..
Experience A New and Refreshing Life In Christ Jesus....Today!
There are numerous benefits to be gain when a person receives Christ into his life. I would give them all one name... "The Salvation Package". Here are a few items in the package.
*John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
*2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away;behold, all things have become new.
*John 15:3 - You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.
*1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
*Lamentations 3: 22-23 - Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassion fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
*Psalm 103:2-4 - Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies.
*2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.
*John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
*John 14: 1-3 - “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also".
This new-life experience is second to none. It will not cost you anything to acquire it. Jesus Christ paid for all of it with His life, and offers you this refreshing life... free of charge and free of any type of rituals. If you are tired of your present lifestyle of sin, defeat, addictions, fear, anxiety, depression, to name a few, turn to Christ, believe, receive and trust in Him by faith and He will not reject you . He will hear your request and come to your aid. He will forgive you and wash away all your sins, make you clean and give you a new and refreshing life. It is like starting all over again. God is a second-chance God. From that moment, you will experience a joy like you have never experienced before, accompanied by a peace that words cannot describe. This experience will not cost you any money and it will positively enhance your standard of living.Christian Disciple