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  1. Christsfreeservant

    The Song He Had for Me to Sing

    Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with...
  2. A

    When did the Church which is Christs Body begin?

    There are mainly three positions in dispensationalism that believe the church began in Acts 2, 9-13, or 28 which is yours, and why? This will prepare us for a future study. See lessons. The purpose here is not to debate, but rather we all are trying to come to a better understanding of the...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    False Witnesses

    Psalms 27:11-14 ESV “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    The Body of Christ at Work

    Video Talk Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV The Lord Jesus has supplied us with many godly people over the ages, including in our present age, to spiritually equip those of us who love Jesus for the work of the ministry. Now this is not about psychological training or marketing or business plans for how...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Appearance of Life, but Really Dead

    Revelation 3:1-6 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    If We Love Jesus, Then..

    John 21:15-17 ESV When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    In the House of the Lord

    Psalms 27:4-5 ESV “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Minds which are Stayed on Christ

    Isaiah 26:1-4 ESV “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; he sets up salvation as walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    A Pet Peeve

    Video Talk Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Craftiness in Deceitful Schemes

    Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood...
  11. BrotherJJ

    When & where the Body of Christ began

    The Body of Christ begins at Jesus resurrection. Jesus is the firstfruit of the resurrection (1 Cor 15:20-23) & the Head of the Body (Col 1:18, Eph 1:22). Shortly after Jesus resurrection, graves were opened (Matt 27:52 -53). Many bodies of OT saints which slept arose/were resurrected & went...
  12. Seeker47

    Waking up

    I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. Just in the past year I have gone from feeling that something is wrong, to thinking that our leadership is off the rails, to thinking that a few of our doctrines are wrong, to finally realizing through the leadings of Holy Spirit that The Watchtower...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Called by the Will of God

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 1 Corinthians 1:1 ESV “Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus..” We are All Called (Romans 12:1-8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Ephesians 4:1-16)...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    When Each Part is Working

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Who Should We Honor?

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    Speaking the Truth in Love

    Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    The Body of Christ in Action

    Colossians 3:12-15 ESV “Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    "We Have no Need of You!"

    1 Corinthians 12:14-20 ESV “For the body does not consist of one member but of many. If the foot should say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,’ that would not make it any less a part of the body. And if the ear should say, ‘Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    They Grieved His Holy Spirit

    Isaiah 63:7-9 ESV “I will recount the steadfast love of the Lord, the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord has granted us, and the great goodness to the house of Israel that he has granted them according to his compassion, according to the abundance of his steadfast...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    Worthy of the Kingdom of God

    2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 ESV “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and...
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