“For this reason we also, from the day we heard about you, have not ceased praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you may live worthily of the Lord and please him in all respects—bearing fruit in every good …
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32334 A CITIZEN of God’s Kingdom
What does it mean to be a citizen of God’s kingdom? The following verses related to the acrostic CITIZEN will help you understand what it means to be part of God’s kingdom. Because you are a CITIZEN of God’s kingdom, God: » Chose you for His unshakable kingdom “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy …
32333 A MEMBER of the Body of Christ
What does it mean to be a member of the body of Christ? The following verses related to the acrostic MEMBER reveal six ways in which God has incorporated you into the body of Christ. Because you are a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, God: » Made you part of His spiritual family “So then you are no longer …
32332 A SAINT with a new nature
What does it mean to be a righteous saint in Christ? You have a new nature! The following verses related to the acrostic SAINT will help you understand how God now views you. Because you are a SAINT with a new nature, God: » SEES YOU AS COMPLETELY RIGHTEOUS IN CHRIST “And be found in him, not because I …
32331 A CHILD of God
You are a CHILD of God! What does it mean to be a child of God? The following verses related to the acrostic CHILD will help you understand this very unique relationship and how God is working in your life. Because you are a CHILD of God, He: » Conforms you to Christ’s character “Because those whom he foreknew …
32330 Your New Identity, Overview
Who does God say you are now that you are in Christ? How does He see you since you have been born again spiritually? According to the Bible, you are now God’s child, a co-heir with Christ, a saint with a new nature, a member of the body of Christ, and a citizen of His kingdom. …
32310 Embracing Your New Identity in Christ
Who are you, really? As you consider this question, what (or who) is influencing your answer? Your vocation? Your self perception? The opinions of others? We often are unsure about who we are because we use others think as our point of reference. What we do is often measured and judged by them–either as acceptable …
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30010 TLD Overview
Total Life Discipleship begins with God’s vision that leads to personal transformation and results in eternal impact. It is relationship-centered, grace-based, Spirit-dependent, love-motivated, and biblically-focused. Total Life Discipleship is RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED Christianity is about relationships: our relationship with God, our relationships with others in God’s family and our relationships with non-Christians. God desires a whole-hearted love relationship with us. He …
32101 Seeing The Truth
“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness.” —Matthew 6:22–23 How often do you question if what you see and hear is the truth? This is particularly …
32291 Jehovah
Jehovah is said to be the name of God in the Old Testament. In the Hebrew (Old Testament) Bible, the name of God is spelled יהוה. Using the English alphabet, it is transliterated to YHWH. This word with four Hebrew letters—yodh, he, waw, and he—is known as tetragrammaton. It is close to the verb הוה, “to be.” God revealed …