1 John 3:18, 24 18 Children, you show love for others by truly helping them, and not merely by talking about it. 24 If we obey God’s commandments, we will stay one in our hearts with him, and he will stay one with us. The Spirit he has given us is proof that we are one with him. (CEV)
Category: study-lesson
Bible studies and lessons. Sound Truth Ministry Bible study-lessons are the primary focus of this online ministry. That is because we must spend time in God’s Word to help us develop and grow to maturity.
Father, Son, Holy-Spirit Share One Name: The Name Jesus
I know you may not be convinced that Jesus is the name of the Father and the Holy Spirit. Maybe it’s because of tradition or what you’ve been taught. The apostles obeyed the instructions given by Jesus. They went to them all, taught them, and baptized them using the name Jesus. Because that is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Search the Scriptures, especially in Acts (aka ‘The Acts of the Apostles’). If you can find that anyone baptized saying “in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (or Holy Ghost)” in the Bible, please share it.
Tithing: God Did NOT Command Anyone To Tithe MONEY!
Tithing edible things was required under the Law but not under Grace. It was never about money! Make no mistake, money did exist during this time. In fact, God commanded the children of Israel to pay a mandatory amount of money as ransom for their lives. But it was not used in or for tithing.
3 True Facts About Hallelujah That’ll Change Your Praise
When you praise God, you honor, worship, and express admiration for Him. Please understand that you are NOT praising God when you say “hallelujah”; in fact, you are merely giving a command to ‘praise the Lord”! So, hallelujah, is not the highest praise!
By His Stripes, We Are Healed Spiritually, Not Physically
This Bible lesson is intended to correct the misunderstanding of Isaiah 53:5. Particularly “by (with) His stripes, we are healed.” By His stripes, you have spiritual healing (i.e., restored favor, not healing for your body). Above all, Jesus gave a spiritual solution to a spiritual problem. He did not suffer and die to heal our bodies!
Habits: Warning, You Must Avoid These 2 Bad Ways!
Are you a victim of bad habits? Be a wise child of God, I urge you to use self-control and avoid drinking and eating too much. You can avoid bad habits with the help of the Lord. He gave you self-control, please use it!
Truth: True Knowledge About Salvation Will Make You Free!
That Spirit, the Holy Spirit (Spirit of God; Spirit of Christ), has come and is available to all. My friends, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into true knowledge. Now learn to worship God in spirit (the Holy Spirit) and reality (true knowledge of God and what you should do). Because you are no longer a slave to sin or the Law of Moses!
Worship Him wherever you are and at all times. Yes, even in the building you call church. The truth is, ‘temple of God’, He came in that building with you!
Your Faith Life: The Best Life Is In Christ
Your faith life is more than believing in Jesus; it is about how you live. A life with Christ is far superior to a life without Him. So, live your best life, secured by having Jesus in your life!
Spirit-led, Spirit-fed: That Old Sinful Life is Now Dead
You will never be able to eat solid spiritual food [spirit-fed] and understand the deeper things of God’s Word until you become better [spirit-led] Christians and learn right from wrong by practicing doing right.
Love Yourself: Learn to Self-love in a Good Way
Please remember that you are one of God’s children. So, each time you look into a mirror, love what you see. In conclusion, obey God and love others as you, as a child of God, love yourself. Most importantly, you must love and take care of yourself!
Older Men: 6 Bible-based Points, Being Senior Godly Men
Given these points, strive to have others say they remember your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Thessalonians 1:3). So I urge you to man up, my fellow senior godly men, and let this lesson make you better older men of God.
The Holy Spirit; 2 Valuable Truths You Should Know
In conclusion, the Scriptures often mention that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God (Acts 2:38). Also keep in mind the one baptism mentioned in Ephesians is the baptism of the Holy Spirit (John 1:33). That is the baptism Jesus baptizes with; the Holy Spirit.
Godly Wisdom; 5 Really Simple Steps To This Ability
You did not ask for selfish personal gain: riches, wealth, honor, the deaths of your enemies, or a long life. Instead, you asked for godly wisdom and knowledge to rule My people, over whom I have made you king. (The Voice)
5 Helpful Studies to Make You Want to Avoid Adultery
Please do not be a sexual cheater. Be faithful to your spouse. If you are involved with someone that is married or a person that is not your spouse, stop what you are doing. It is not worth it!
Obey God Not People; You Will Never Regret It
How often have you had to choose between pleasing God and a person or people? The choice is yours; choose to please and obey God, and you will never regret it!
