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JESUS, OUR BLESSED HOPE

Scripture for Today, 12-9-20: Reason vs Faith

12/9/2020

Faith or Reason?
"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

12-9-20, Pastor Charles Stanley -- The first battle between faith and human reason took place in the garden of Eden. Spurred on by the lies of Satan; Eve began to look at her situation from a purely logical perspective and decided she was being cheated by God out of something good. Her faith faltered as "reasonable" thoughts of self-interest filled her mind. Genesis 1:27-28, 2:4-23, 3:23

I am not saying that the way of faith is never logical, but by operating only on the basis of reason, a conflict with the Lord is inevitable. The reason is that His instructions and actions don't always appear reasonable from a human perspective. Although Isaiah 55:8-9 describes God's thoughts and ways as higher than man's, many people judge divine ideas to be lower than human intelligence.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes this when he points out that God's choices are illogical by the world's standards. The Lord Jesus' message of salvation seems foolish and His messengers appear weak and unimpressive. In an age that thrives on recognition, admiration and importance many a naysayer scoffs and scorns those who believes the Bible considering them weaklings in need of a religious crutch to cope with life. While this description is given in derision, it's actually quite accurate. Recognizing our helplessness, we believers lean on Christ so He can raise us to stand with Him in righteousness.

That day in Eden, sin and self-importance entered the human heart. But all the worldly wisdom that fuels our pride is nullified by God. He is looking not for great and impressive people but for weak, humble servants who can boast only in Christ. Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 5:6 The Savior alone is their strength and wisdom. Isaiah 12:2 Source

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HEAVEN OR HELL?
Luke 13:3; Ezekiel 33:6; Galatians 4:16; John 3:3, 7 HERE: https://bit.ly/3Ju9LU5

Exodus 20:2-17 God's Ten Commands

Jesus said: "Marvel not that I said you must be born again!' John 3:3, 7
Jeremiah 6:11

We must obey God. Luke 11:28

FLY ME TO THE MOON SONG:
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6-13-21, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3

Isaiah 26:3; Philippines 4:6

7-8-21-21, Israel has only 8000 square miles of land - the Muslims have 5 million. Yet, they also want the Jews land. Of all the nations of the world, the Lord chose the descendants of Jacob [Jews], not Ishmael [Muslims], to be His covenant people - the descendants of Abraham and wife Sarah. (Genesis 17:19-21; Malachi 1:1–5).

6-15-21, God and His Word will STAND FOREVER! Isaiah 40:8

7-3-21, The Lord's trumpet call could happen anytime! 1 Cor 15:52; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Rev 22:20

7-2-21, Trust in God. Proverbs 3:5-6

7-1-21, Pray for your family. Luke 18:1

6-30-21, May the Lord's face shine upon you. Numbers 6:24-26

6-29-21, The late great Rev Billy Graham was right and the words of the Lord Jesus have been fulfilled. Christians are hated as HE was hated. Matthew 10:22, 24:9; Mark 13:13; Luke 21:17

6-28-21, God loves us all and wants none of us to suffer the pains of Hell - but it's our choice - do not believe the prosperity preachers! God hasn't promised us prosperity. He promises life everlasting IF we repent and turn our lives over to the Lord Jesus. John 3:16; Luke 13:3

6-27-21, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner as He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11

6-26-21, Be patient and pray. Romans 12:12

6-24-21, Pray for the Jewish state of Israel. Psalm 122:6

6-22-21, USA must repent of her abominations before the Lord Jesus will bless us again. Luke 11:28

6-16-21, How sweet that in 1976 Steve & Jan shared God's good news of salvation in Jesus with John and I. Isaiah 52:7

6-12-21, In whatever state we're in ... it could be worse ... give God our praise & be grateful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

6-11-21, Man & Woman = perfect fit! Genesis 2:24 Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:8; Ephesians 5:31

6-10-21, Jesus told us to love our enemies and be good to those who abuse us. Luke 6:27

6-9-21 Read God's love letters and book of instructions.

✝️ 6-8-21, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus Christ suffered & died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20

6-6-21, Turn to God ... repent and be saved. Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5

6-5-21, The people are joyful when we have a righteous God fearing leader. Proverbs 29:2, 27

6-4-21, NASA reports many space rocks 'hailstones? incoming. Revelation 16:21 https://tinyurl.com/2xapc8z9

6-3-21, Be at peace knowing that IF we are born again children of King Jesus, He will sustain us. Isaiah 46:4; John 3:3, 7

6-1-21, In the current world Christians and Jews are increasingly despised. Jesus warned us. Matthew 5:11; Mark 13:13

5-27-21, Jesus is the only way for salvation from Hell. John 14:6; Romans 10:10

✝️ 5-24-21, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20

5-23-21, God said - IF, HUMBLE, WHEN, TURN, STOP, THEN ... 2 Chronicles 7:14

5-20-21, Israel is the ONLY Democratic nation in the middle east. The Muslims don't want the Jews to even have the tiny speck of land they have. The Islamic nations are 650 times larger than the Jewish nation.

5-11-21, Born again? John 3:3, 7

5-10-21, The Lord Jesus mandate to His faithful followers; share His Good News! Mark 16:15

5-6-21, The Lord Jesus could return at any time. Amos 4:12

❤️ 5-2-21, It takes courage to buck the wicked crowd. Genesis 6:9 ❤️

4-30-21, IS THE USA STILL BLESSED? Is the Lord honored? Psalm 33:12

4-27-21, God loves us and Jesus died for us. John 3:16

4-20-21, God's miracles called 'chance' ... yeah when God's performing anonymously.

4-19-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3

4-15-21, Everything that breathes should praise God. Psalm 150:6

4-12-21, God's word says He will heal the land IF His people will repent, honor Him and pray. 2 Chronicles 7:14

4-13-21, Abortion is murdering an innocent human being.

4-7-21, We are unable to earn forgiveness & eternal life with Jesus; it's a free gift. Ephesians 2:9-10; John 14:6. No Jesus, No Heaven.

4-6-21, God's Mysteries ... Locked: Daniel 12:4-9 Unlocked: Rev 22:7-17

4-5-21, Pray: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

3-25-21, Most important relationship for anyone to have is with their Judge & Savior, Jesus. Luke 12:15-21

3-12-21, Jesus gave His apostles encouragement about His leaving. He's preparing a place for His faithful & He will return. John 14:1-3

3-10-21, Without Jesus, we're already lost. John 3:17-18

3-4-21, Men beware of wicked women. Isaiah 3:12; Proverbs 21:9

2-24-21 Fret not evil doers. Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10

2-12-21, Apostle Paul spoke of the end of all things. 1 Peter 4:7; See Mark 13:30, 37

2-19-21, God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46:1

2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4

2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7

1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4

1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9

12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13

12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51

11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37

10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6

□□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33

Revelation 21:4

✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11

Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17

2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30

✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6

Luke 13:3; 21:28

John 3:16; Romans 5:8

8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4

Proverbs 22:3

John 3:18

Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7

✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.

✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36

Genesis 1:9-10

✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.

✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9

✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.

✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□

✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18

Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.

Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33

Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26

Proverbs 3:5

We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3

Isaiah 42:1-4

Hebrews 7:25

The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem Psalm 134:1-3

Proverbs 6:6-8

Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11

1 John 5:11-13

John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1

Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4

1 John 1:7

Mark 13:13

Wives Obey & Husbands Love 1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25

John 17:24

Isaiah 53:3-5

Luke 16:19-20, 21-31

Marriage Before Sex Hebrews 13:4

Ephesians 5:21

God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27

2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.

Jesus had six half brothers & sisters. Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1

Matthew 6:33

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Revelation 21:8

Psalm 91:3

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