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2 Timothy 2:15

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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July 7, 2008

by: Linda Croft

Begotten Unto a Lively Hope

3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
1 Peter 1:3-5, KJV

1 Peter 1:3-5 is all one sentence! Within these three verses are gems of treasure from God, from whom we have been begotten unto a lively hope by His abundant mercy. Because the Lord Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead, we too have the promise of resurrection from the dead. Herein lays the power of our faith in Christ Jesus, who is our Living Hope.

To what will we be resurrected? Where will we go? According to verse 4, the Christian's place in heaven has already been reserved. It's hard for us to imagine a place that can never be corrupted or defiled, and that will last for eternity. But, that is exactly what awaits those who have true faith in Christ Jesus.

How is this possible? How can we who cannot help but continue in sin while in this world be assured of a place truly reserved for us? Thankfully, it is not up to us to keep this place reserved; it is not up to us to keep ourselves worthy before God to deserve such a place. God Himself, whose power is indisputable, keeps us; our faith and salvation are assured and will be revealed in the last time.

I marvel at the power and depth of these three verses, written by a simple fisherman. God uses the foolish ones of this world to confound the wise! The Gospel of Christ is truly simple and yet profound. We will never truly plumb the depths of God's love and gift of salvation to His children.

Do not rest in yourself; instead put all of your trust and faith in God, who alone is able to save you and keep you for eternity. What a wondrous place of eternal rest awaits God's Children. In our culture there seems to be many ways to reach God, and yet only one true way exists--salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Why study at Christian Success Institute?

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.

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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