A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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sheltered by his presence

Sheltered by His Presence – Revelation 7:13-17

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Revelation was written to encourage us to remain faithful. We have been sheltered by his presence and need not fear for our future.

blessed of martyrdom

The Blessed of Martyrdom – Revelation 6:9

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Most of us likely would not look forward to losing our lives for Christ. But experiencing martyrdom is a blessing to those who do.

prayers of the saints

The Prayers of the Saints – Revelation 5:8

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Revelation pictures the prayers of the saints as incense being offered up to God. They are a sweet smelling sacrifice God is pleased with.

heavenly worship

Heavenly Worship – Revelation 4:8-11

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Heaven is a place of continuous worship and praise for our creator. We will join that heavenly chorus someday, so why not start now?

lukewarm church

The Lukewarm Church at Laodicea – Revelation 3:17

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Christ desires his church to be either hot or cold. But how many are lukewarm churches, in danger of being spewed out of his mouth?

abandoned your first love

You Have Abandoned Your First Love – Revelation 2:4

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The church at Ephesus was an example for service and obedience, with one hugh problem; they had abandoned their first love for Christ.

keep the words of this prophecy

Reading and Keeping the Words of this Prophecy – Rev 1:3

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While we may not understand Revelation and all of it symbolism, we will be blessed as we read and keep its words in our hearts and minds.

support missionaries

Offer Support to Missionaries

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Support a missionary; pray for them, write to them, offer financial support, welcome them when they visit; be a fellow worker with them.

antichrists

Have Nothing to Do With Antichrists – 2 John 1:10-11

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Jesus is fully God and fully man, one in essence with the Father and the Spirit, but distinct. Those who teach otherwise are antichrists.

Loving God Means Keeping His Commands

Loving God Means Keeping His Commands – 1 John 5:3

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Can you love God without obedience to him? John pretty clearly responds to that question saying that obedience to God is love for him. I cannot rightly claim to love God and blatantly disregard his instruction for my life.

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear – 1 John 4:18

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Love drives out fear, fear of death and the judgement. When we abide in God's love we need not fear what is to come and can have confidence.

Election Predestination Foreknowledge

Arminianism: Foreknowledge, Predestination and Election

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God's foreknowledge and his election and predestination of believers are clearly taught in the Bible. But, for an Arminian, what do these terms mean?