BlogHide Resteemsfrekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoHumilityHumility is the quality of thinking that you are not better than other people. It means being humble.It also means not being proud. You can make someone humble by helping or letting them know that…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoGratitudeGratitude is a feeling of being grateful and wanting to express how thankful you are. It means 'thankyou' you from the depth of the heart. It is the virtue, the quality, the habit that opens doors…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoLead someone to christThe Bible doesn't really teach that we can't lead a person to Christ or Christianity, but it does say that we can't convert them. That is, we are perfectly capable of being the means God uses to…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoThe Covenant of GraceThe Covenant of Grace is that arrangement whereby God planned to save elect man from the just consequences of his sin; namely, immorality, misery, death, and damnation. While that is a very concise…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoDoes God Actually Harden Some People Against Himself?After Paul’s statement in Romans 9:16 that man’s salvation does not depend upon his own desire, or his own effort, he continued his teaching of election and God’s sovereign choice of a people. Paul…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoHow to grow in God's loveSalvation-This is the starting point for the love of God in a believer’s life. This is because at new birth, God showers His love into your heart by His Spirit. And a seed of the love of Christ is…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoBelieving in ChristThose who do ultimately come to faith in Christ are those whom God chose before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. These are the ones whom He appointed to eternal life.…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoNo One Seeks God, Not Even OnePaul wrote about man’s depravity in Romans 3:9-18, and within this passage he taught us that there is no one who seeks God, not even one. Paul also described the extent of man’s wickedness when he…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoWhen you feel like giving up remember God is always with you.Be honest with God about your feelings: It’s in the Bible, Psalm 13:1-2, NIV. “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoLaw of GodWhat are the Ten Commandments found in the law of God? It's in the Bible, Exodus 20:1-17, NKJV. " And God spoke all these words, saying: “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoSalvation-Does God or Man decide? 2Continuing with this line of interpretation, part of which comes from the Scriptures, and the rest which comes from man “filling in the gaps” with his own assertions and reasoning, some will then…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoCan depression be relieved by God's word?Depression can be relieved by patiently meditating on God's Word and expecting Him to act. It's in the Bible, Psalm 42:6, TLB. "Yet I am standing here depressed and gloomy, but I will meditate upon…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoSalvation – Does God or Man Decide? IIn the first case of those who believe the Bible teaches that man’s own will and decision is the determining factor in his salvation, many will agree completely with John 6:44 and 6:65, where Jesus…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoThe secret of concentrationTo become skilled in life you have to plan to neglect everything that is not related to your goal in life. This is called concentration. Popularity can become a distraction from your goals.so keep…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoPaul Described the “Order of Salvation”In his epistle to the Romans, Paul wrote: “ For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoOur Personal WitnessThe Apostle Peter exhorted us to be ready to share our faith when anyone asked us to do so. He wrote in his first epistle: “but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoJesus’ Admonition in Matthew 7When we are considering sharing our faith with others, we should be very careful and discerning, as Jesus taught us in the Sermon on the Mount when He said: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoThe Effectual Calling of God(predestination)In John 6, Jesus said: “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him; and I will raise him up at the last day.” (John 6:44). In this verse Jesus taught that in order for anyone to…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoChosen by God(predestination)Paul mentioned predestination again in his letter to the Ephesians, where he wrote: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the…frekie (51)in hive-108514 • 4 years agoPredestinationThe subject of predestination is an often times divisive issue among genuine believers endeavoring to the best of their ability understand the truths of God’s word. This teaching is also one that…