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Greater Is He Who Is In You?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers know there are forces that oppose Christ. Scripture includes a discussion of the antichrist, but the spirit of the antichrist is no match when compared with the Spirit of God.

When the author of the book of 1 John uses the term, “little children,” he is addressing believers. 1 John 2-4 (ESV) tells us,

”By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

These verses distinguish between those who confess Christ and those who stand in opposition. Believers: I tell you to have confidence because you know who is greater.

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Associating with Bad Company?

Associating with Bad Company?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that bad company ruins good morals. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Parents are often concerned when their children associate with the wrong crowd. Why is associating with the wrong group of people so dangerous?

Apostle Paul writing in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (ESV) explains why.

“Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals.’”

Is there someone you should not be associating with on a regular or irregular basis? If so, take Paul’s comment seriously. Take steps to distance yourself. Don’t hesitate. Do it now!

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Believe in the Resurrection?

Believe in the Resurrection?

Dear Lord I pray for wisdom for those who believe Christ has been raised from the dead. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is independent evidence written about Jesus in ancient writings other than Scripture.

Consider what Josephus, a Jewish historian, wrote about Christ:

“3. (63) Now, there was about this time Jesus, a wise man, if it be lawful to call him a man, for he was a doer of wonderful works-a teacher of such men as receive the truth with pleasure. He drew over to him both many of the Jews, and many of the Gentiles. He was [the] Christ; (64) and when Pilate, at the suggestion of the principal men amongst us, had condemned him to the cross, those that loved him at the first did not forsake him, for he appeared to them alive again the third day, as the divine prophets had foretold these and ten thousand other wonderful things concerning him; and the tribe of Christians, so named from him, are not extinct at this day. (The Antiquities of the Jews, Book 18, Chapter 3; From The Works of Josephus, translated by William Whiston; Hendrickson Publishers, 1987)”

Apostle Paul states clearly that Christ’s resurrection has to be true or else. Or else what? See 1 Corinthians 15:14 (ESV):

“And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.”

Even independent verification from the time of the apostles is not enough to convince some. Trust the Bible is true. Trust the evidence of Christ’s resurrection, and know your faith is not in vain.

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O Death, Where Is Your Victory?

O Death, Where Is Your Victory?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for believers who know they have victory over death. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The very thought of victory over death is powerful. Believers are assured of eternal life in John 3:16 (ESV):

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

This is reinforced by the Apostle Paul writing in 1 Corinthians 15:53-56 (ESV):

”For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

‘Death is swallowed up in victory.’
‘O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?’”

Be confident of victory over death.

This is Good News indeed. It is time to sing the song,
“Go Tell it On The Mountain.” Go tell it now.

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