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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 9, 2008

by: Linda Croft

He That Hath the Son Hath Life

12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
1 John 5:12-15

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. The Bible is very definitive about salvation. If you have the Son you have life; if you do not have the Son you do not have life. What exactly does that mean, and what does that mean regarding our attitudes for prayer?

Salvation is entirely in Christ; there is no other way to God but through the blood of Christ shed on the cross for His people. Do you believe in God? That is not enough! The Bible tells us that the devils also believe in God and they tremble! Believing in God is the first step; that belief should bring us to the understanding that He is righteous, holy, and perfect, but we are not. We have no access to God by ourselves because our sin blocks the way. God cannot look on sin, therefore He cannot look on us.

That is exactly why Christ had to come to this earth! Only Christ, the God-man, was perfect. That perfection gave Him complete access to God, both in His nature as God and in His nature as man. The only reason Christ came to this earth, first as a baby and then growing to a man, was to shed His blood so that we might be saved. Do you understand that? I don't! But, I know that it is true. Go to Christ, ask Him to forgive your sins and give you access to God. Then, when God looks upon you, you are covered by the blood of Christ and now have access to Him.

Only as a Christian do we have the proper attitude for prayer. Verses 14 and 15 now apply. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. This is not, however, a blanket promise that all your prayers will be answered. Verse 14 reminds us that our prayers must be according to the will of God.

How do we know what the will of God is? Pray for understanding as you read and study God's Word; you will soon have a better understanding of God's will.

He that Hath the Son Hath Life. That life provides complete access to God, and is the key to answered prayer.

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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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