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Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)
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| August 6 |
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by: Linda Croft |
Promises of Divine Inspiration
I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hands who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, "You are my people."
Isaiah 51:16
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:9-16
In the Word of God we find the promises of Divine inspiration. But what does that mean, and how does that affect us? Several passages of Scripture deal with divine inspiration, two of which are shown above, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament.
Isaiah 51:16 tell us, I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand. How amazing is that? This God who set the heavens in place and laid the foundations of the earth, puts His words in the mouth of His children and covers them with the shadow of His hand. There is no greater security for the Christian that knowing you are always kept in the shadow of God's hand. As we share Christ with others, God will put the words in our mouths that they need to hear.
How is this possible? Read 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 shown above. When we become Christians, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell within us. We cannot even conceive of such a marvelous God! The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? You know what you are thinking, but how many others know your thoughts? A person can tell you that they love you, but only they know the real depths of their own heart. But God knows all of the thoughts and intents of our hearts. In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God, except the Spirit of God; this is the same Spirit that dwells within us, teaching us the very thoughts of God.
The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment: "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?" But we have the mind of Christ. This portions of 1 Corinthians says it all! Christians think and act differently than people who do not have the Holy Spirit within them. The Bible is foolishness to them; the Christian is not subject to any man's judgment, but only to God's judgment. As a matter of fact, 1 Corinthians 2:16 tells us that we have the mind of Christ!
The Bible is a Spiritual Book with promises of Divine Inspiration; only the true Christian can understand the depths of God's Spirit as expressed to us in God's Word. Does that amaze you? It should. What a great and marvelous God we have.
Go to Christ; He alone can save you and put His Spirit within you. |
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| Why study at Christian Success Institute? |
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God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.
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By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.
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