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THE TRIUNE GOD IN ACTION

By Deborah Freeman — 11 months ago

SCRIPTURE READING

 LUKE 3:21-22 

 ” Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,* *and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon Him, and a Voice came out of heaven, Thou are My beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased”. 

 THE MESSAGE

🔵God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (The Trinity)are interconnected, interrelated, and interdependent.

🟣Hence, the Triune God’s involvement in Baptism. “Jesus having been baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon Him, and a Voice came out of heaven, Thou are My beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased”.

🔵One of the most important things to think and meditate about is when the verse says, “a Voice came out of heaven, Thou are My beloved Son; in Thee I am well pleased.”

🟣This is the most important part of the event because it has confirmed the deity of the beloved Son of God. It confirms that Jesus is the beloved Son of God, and He is the only begotten Son of God.

🔵Within the Trinity of God, how can we understand the concept of the Holy Spirit proceeding? In John 15:26 the Bible says, “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, He will bear witness about Me(Jesus)”.

🟣The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, but the beloved Son of God is one with the Father, so the Holy Spirit becomes the Spirit of both as well.

🔵But from the beginning, the Holy Spirit is from the Father since the Son was within the Father. When talking about the Holy Spirit proceeding, we should think of proceeding from the Father and the Son because the Father and the begotten Son are two in one.

🟣That is why the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. The proceeding here has two stages.

🔶The Son of God has been since the beginning as well, but what we say here refers to the period after the Son’s resurrection.

🔷When the beloved Son of God took human form, He was almost at the point of being cut off from the Father, but the beloved Son of God also was in two states at the same time, He is still with the Father and also He is here on earth as human as well.

🔶Because the human form itself is sinful, that is why we say the Son of God was almost at the point of being cut off from the Father.

🔵The Bible says that the Father loves His beloved Son because He is willing to take the human form. Before the beloved Son of God came to earth, the Father and the Son are One as One unit together.

🟣But when the beloved Son of God is resurrected, He has given back the state that was almost apart from the Father and has reunited to be complete one again with the Father.

🔵This state we talk about is breathing as human, He has given up the need of breathing. His human body and heavenly body are united together and are seated with the Father in heaven as one.

🟣From this chapter, we can highlight four main life and faith application points.

1) We need to follow the example of our Lord Jesus and baptize ourselves in water for remission of sins in the name of the Father, the Son Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

2) As a true Christian, we must believe in the Trinity of God, Three in One: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

3) The Lord Jesus worked with His hands as taught by His earthly caretaker until His prime age when He began to teach. We should work for our living and be content with what the Lord provides through our job.

4) In our jobs we should do only according to the duty required.

May God give us the grace to do. Amen!

PRAYER

My soul magnifies you, blessed Trinity. One God, three Persons, Triune Unity, be near me in the temple of my soul. Draw me to share in your life and love. and rejoice in loving you for all eternity. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen!

PRAYER FOR SALVATION:

….if you are reading this message and you do not have Jesus in your life… It’s a short repentant prayer away….

Say this prayer..

Lord Jesus, I repent of my sins. I give myself to you. I receive your forgiveness and ask you to take your rightful place in my life as my Savior and Lord. Come reign in my heart, fill me with your love and your life, and help me to become a person who is truly loving like you. Restore me, Jesus. Thank you for coming into my life. Amen.

God bless you for joining us today. Your life shall never be the same. Amen!

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GRACE TEACHES US TO SAY NO TO UNGODLINESS AND WORLDY PASSIONS

By Deborah Freeman — 11 months ago
SCRIPTURE READING :  
Titus 2:11-14 NIV 
 “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
 As recipients of God’s grace, we are empowered by the same grace to live in a new way that glorifies Him. We must embrace the grace of God to train us further to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly.
 We must embrace the Grace of God to teach us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions!
To live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age is in one’s interest.
Jesus gave Himself for us to redeem us from iniquity and make us His people “who are zealous for good deeds.
 Oh yes! The salvation Jesus brings is not only about forgiveness but also about transformation.
Transformation may not happen overnight, but it is a long, painstaking process as we mature.
Among  the ungodliness and worldly passions” we are to renounce are disobedience, waywardness, being slaves to various passions and pleasures that don’t glorify God, passing our days in malice and envy, despicably hating one another.”
Where do such “worldly passions” still enslave us today? In the constant lure of consumption and acquisition? In the desire for power and control over others? Is fear, that drives us to demonize those who differ from us?
In contrast to being driven by worldly passions, we are to live lives that are “self-controlled, upright, and godly. It is to be obedient ready for every good work that honors God, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show courtesy to everyone.”
We always need to be concerned about how our words and actions reflect on the church and either help or hinder our God-given mission.
Our relationships with one another, with the communities in which we live, and with the world should reflect the love of God in Jesus Christ, “who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for Himself a people of His own who are zealous for good deeds.
Our transformation is still a work in progress. And it comes only from the one who enters into our humanity in humility and love Lord Jesus Christ.
 *PRAYER*
Oh Lord, transform us into your very likeness. For you created us for your pleasure. Empower us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions to your glory. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen!
 May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us now and for evermore, Amen!
 *God bless you for joining us today. Your life shall never be the same. Amen*
General News

Crush Your Comfort Zone

By Deborah Freeman — 11 months ago

 Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You Are Meant to Be.

Get out of your comfort zone and start living to the fullest

Many of us think of the “comfort zone” as a relic of ’80s motivational psychology or a tagline on cheesy corporate “reach for success” posters.

The comfort zone is a useful psychological concept that can help you embrace risk and make changes in your life that can lead to real personal growth.

The comfort zone is a “behavioral space where your activities and behaviors fit a routine and pattern that minimizes stress and risk” – the operative words here being stress and risk.

In our comfort zone, there is a sense of familiarity, security, and certainty.

When we step outside our comfort zone, we take a risk, and open ourselves up to the possibility of stress and anxiety; we’re not quite sure what will happen and how we will react.

We have come to see stress as a dirty word – but a little bit of healthy stress can act as a reagent for growth and be a powerful motivator to act.

While staying in your comfort zone can result in a consistent, steady performance, stepping out of your comfort zone into a new and challenging task can create the conditions for optimal performance.

Think about it: Did you ever do something you were proud of when you were in autopilot mode?

In an increasingly competitive, cautious, and accelerated world, those who are willing to take risks step out of their comfort zone and into the discomfort of uncertainty will be those who will reap the biggest rewards.

Stepping out of your comfort zone even once makes it easier and more likely that you will do it again (and again!).

Today I want to send you a simple message; step out of your comfort zone and own it.

Do one thing that you don’t feel like doing or that scares you.

Make that call, smile, or say good morning to someone when you are too busy, find something you are simply avoiding, and do it.

To help you with this concept, I have a cool book for you to look at.

It is a growth mindset personal development book for those who are ready to achieve and brave enough to push out of their comfort zone.

 Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You Are Meant to Be.

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