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What
Does God Require for Eternal Life?
God promises eternal life to all who believe in and accept Jesus Christ
as their Savior. But do we have any responsibility beyond believing?
Faith
and Fidelity
How essential is faith in our relationship with God?
Passing on Our Faith to Our Children
Teaching our children about God and leading them into a relationship with
God can be intimidating. Nonetheless, all parents have a responsibility
to teach their children about God and His Word.
How Can We Pass Our Faith on to Our Children?
In a previous article we covered
the basic reasons why we should teach our children about God. Now we’ll
look at the actual mechanics as well as a good general approach to instructing
our children.
'Called, Chosen and Faithful'
What sets apart an authentic disciple of Jesus Christ?
Faith and Faithfulness: Fundamental to Relationships and Responsibilities
Do you trust God completely? So much so that you live accordingly—to the point that He is able to trust you? When Jesus Christ returns, wouldn't it be wonderful to hear Him say approvingly, "Well done, good and faithful servant"?
Profiles
of Faith
Read about faithful men and women of God from the Bible.
Abraham: God's Friend
The lessons of Hebrews 11 are written for you and me. Christians are encouraged
to walk in the steps of Abraham, the father of the faithful. Your Bible
makes plain that we can and must exercise the same faith that Abraham
had, and that kind of faith is within our reach.
Sarah:
A Story of Virtue
Sarah's remarkable example is in the book of Hebrews, chapter 11, which
recounts many inspiring stories of faith. Though her story is only briefly
explored here, she ranks with the Bible's faithful.
Ruth:
An Example of Faith and Devotion
Few examples can compare to that of Ruth's devotion to Naomi. Ruth's loyal
devotion can inspire us to remain faithful to God, His truth and His Church.
John: The Apostle of Love
John wrote so extensively about love that Bible scholars call him the
apostle of love. Why did he write so much about the subject? And what
can we learn from the writings of John about the connection between
God's law and love?
Daniel: God Is My Judge
Daniel committed his life to God. Sometimes he suffered, but he always
trusted God to deliver him from trials.
Nehemiah: Portrait
of a Leader
Nehemiah's life and the principles he espoused serve as a guide to tackling
life's most difficult problems. It is a classic study on successfully
leading as God would have us lead: by setting an example of faith in God.
Shadrach, Meshach
and Abed-Nego: Faith in God's Will
The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego is a dramatic testimony to
some who truly were conquerors, willing to risk all for their love of—and
faith in—God.
Moses: Leader of a Nation
This brief article depicts the rest of that remarkable story: how an abandoned
baby, Moses, came to serve his oppressed and disenfranchised people
as leader and prophet and how he came to serve all mankind as a type
of Jesus Christ.
Miriam:
A Lifetime of Faith
Moses, the author of the book of Exodus, identified his older sister as
a prophetess, the first recorded in the Bible.
Joshua: God Is Salvation
Joshua lived up to his name, "God is salvation." His life is a living
testimony for those who desire to obey God in living faith.
Gideon: When a Few Make
a Majority
Gideon's humble, visionary attitude made of him a conqueror before God
and a hero in the eyes of his countrymen. Gideon's example proves to us
that, through the faithfulness of a few, many can be delivered and become
conquerors.
Joseph: Faithfulness
Brings Blessing
Joseph was a dreamer—and one whose dreams came true. In a lifetime filled
with extraordinary extremes, he never lost his trust in God. The story
of Joseph is a saga of sacrifice, of one sent ahead by God to preserve
life and restore and reconcile those who followed.
David:
A Man After God's Heart
In spite of his problems, David usually
wholeheartedly sought God's will. He didn't withdraw from the responsibilities
of life. The biblical record shows that, the more conditions around David
deteriorated, the more he grew in character.
Solomon: Lessons From
a Wise King
The story of how Solomon became so wise and the lessons from his life
deserve our undivided attention.
Jeroboam: King of
the Northern Ten Tribes
Jeroboam was talented, ambitious, brave and industrious in his responsibilities.
Though he showed himself diligent in his early duties, his weaknesses
eventually grew apparent.
Elijah: Uprooting Evil
From the Land
Elijah, a faithful prophet of the true God, had early in his life learned
the fear of God. His calling was to fight against idolatry and injustice,
protesting a corrupt society.
Hezekiah: A Faithful
King
God's mercy is always available to people in a repentant attitude, who
acknowledge their inadequacies and strive to honor and serve Him. Hezekiah's
life proves this is true. The key to an honorable life now, and ultimately
eternal life, is to humble ourselves before God and obey Him and His laws.
Josiah: A Kingdom Returns
to God
We live in precarious times. Of the days yet ahead, God says that His
righteous servants should warn people to turn from their unrighteous and
hypocritical ways. Will our people listen and learn? If
we are willing to mend our own ways, learning from and following the example
of righteous King Josiah, Jesus Christ says we can be spiritually prepared
for the dangerous times prophesied to come at the end of this age
Ezra: Spiritually Restoring
a People
When God needed a man of sterling character and strong conviction, He
chose Ezra. Ezra means "help," as in helping to restore and
reform Judah.
Esther: A Queen Offers
Her Life for Her People
Esther set a remarkable example of personal sacrifice. Although understandably
at first hesitant, she willingly risked her life so others could be saved.
Joseph and Mary: A Faithful
Couple
Though Joseph and Mary were entrusted with the responsibility and blessing
of overseeing the childhood of God’s own Son, the family relationship
doesn’t stop there. Jesus Christ has included others—you and
me—in His spiritual family as His brothers and sisters.
Mary and Martha:
Lessons From Two Sisters
In a world filled with distractions, the story of Mary and Martha can
help you set your life in order.
Matthew: From Serving
Mammon to Serving God
Matthew, once a publican, was called to the high honor of becoming one
of Jesus' disciples and original 12 apostles. He accepted his call immediately.
Matthew witnessed and recorded not just the life and teachings of Christ,
but His crucifixion, death and resurrection.
Peter: From Fisherman
to Fisher of Men
Peter's life is filled with inspiring lessons; only a few are explored
here. In this article we consider several that can help us compare some
of our life experiences with Peter's, with the hope that these lessons
can help us grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ.
Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles
God used Paul as an instrument to help open doors to gentiles in a much
broader way. As a result, all peoples have the opportunity and privilege
to become spiritual Israelites. God used Paul, although Paul always
acknowledged that the credit went to God.
Luke: Paul's Beloved Friend
and Companion
Luke was faithful because he had a job to do: writing a history of the
early years of the Church founded by the man he had become convinced was
the very Son of God, Jesus of Nazareth. Only one thing was more important
to Luke than being Paul's friend: his dedication as a servant of his Master,
Jesus Christ.
Timothy: Paul's Son
in the Faith
One of the great lessons we learn from Timothy is to practice genuine
faith. In this he followed the example of our Savior. You can find Jesus'
faith in His example and apply it by following His advice: "'You shall
love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with
all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second
is like it: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself'"
John: An Apostle of Godly
Love
John understood and taught godly love. He knew that God's instructions,
summarized in the Ten Commandments, are an expression of love from God
to mankind, then from mankind to God and human beings to other human beings.
Godly love is the greatest gift God can impart to mankind and the greatest
we can return to Him and share with others. John lived the love of God.
Rahab: From Harlot to
Heroine
We can learn a powerful lesson from Rahab. Her example demonstrates living
faith in a forgiving and merciful God.
Isaiah: A Prophet for
Then and Now
Isaiah was a hopeful, faithful and loving prophet of God. Much of his
message is as relevant as it was in the late eighth century B.C. Isaiah
remains a prophet for our time, too. If we will heed his admonitions,
repent of our ungodly ways and turn to God, then the promises he recorded
for the entire world in the future can be yours and mine today.
James: Half Brother of
Jesus
James taught about faith, telling us that true faith is demonstrated by
what we are, how we live and what we do. His life and death were a shining
example of what it means to live—and
die—by true faith.
Noah: An Example of Righteousness
You can be like Noah. You can set a right example, too. You also can participate
in a great work that is, like Noah, properly and appropriately warning
this decaying world of its evil ways and urging it to turn to God in
real repentance.
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