At its core, the Bible is the revelation of Jesus Christ. The biblical word revelation means "to unveil" or "to uncover." When the Holy Spirit directs us in the Scriptures, His goal is not only to give us spiritual knowledge but, in some life-changing way, unveil Jesus Christ to us.
Many books deal with interpretations of end-time events. All of them, invariably, include the author's opinions concerning the last book in the Bible - Revelation. But the Revelation is not merely a forecast of end-time events. Its primary purpose is stated in the first verse: this book is the "Revelation of Jesus Christ."
Without seeing Christ as the triumphant Lord, manifested through end-time events, this book becomes a book of speculation rather than revelation. Yet not only is the Bible a revelation of Jesus Christ, but so is the church.
The church is called the "body of Christ." The purpose of a physical body is to reveal the thoughts and intentions of its head. Thus, Christ's body is to be the revelation of Christ, the Head of the Church. When people see us, the presence of Jesus should be clearly discerned in our attitudes, words, and actions.
In other words, Jesus' hands cannot help others if our hands are in our pockets. His love cannot reach others if our love has grown cold or bitter. His victory cannot be manifested if our prayers are silent. We are His body -- the actual means He has chosen to express and reveal Himself to the world!
Many books deal with interpretations of end-time events. All of them, invariably, include the author's opinions concerning the last book in the Bible - Revelation. But the Revelation is not merely a forecast of end-time events. Its primary purpose is stated in the first verse: this book is the "Revelation of Jesus Christ."
Without seeing Christ as the triumphant Lord, manifested through end-time events, this book becomes a book of speculation rather than revelation. Yet not only is the Bible a revelation of Jesus Christ, but so is the church.
The church is called the "body of Christ." The purpose of a physical body is to reveal the thoughts and intentions of its head. Thus, Christ's body is to be the revelation of Christ, the Head of the Church. When people see us, the presence of Jesus should be clearly discerned in our attitudes, words, and actions.
In other words, Jesus' hands cannot help others if our hands are in our pockets. His love cannot reach others if our love has grown cold or bitter. His victory cannot be manifested if our prayers are silent. We are His body -- the actual means He has chosen to express and reveal Himself to the world!
A Good man will.....
10/3/2021
Proverbs 12:2 declares that "A good man will obtain favor from the Lord...".
Favor is defined as approval, commendation, generosity, kindness. It is something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration. It is an act kindness. Just think, God will do that for His people.
In his book THE FAVOR FACTOR, (Living Life with God's Advantage), Arni Jacobson listed seven specific things which he calls "the favor factor". They are based on Nehemiah's prayer that God would give him success by granting him favor in the presence of the king. (Neh. 1:5-11)
1. Give God the credit.
2. Keep God's Word as the centerpiece of your life.
3. Maintain a tender heart toward the Lord.
4. Keep your spiritual house clean.
5. Don't forsake the house of God.
6. Keep God's commands.
7. Keep your family pure.
These factors can bring Divine Favor to YOU today. Claim them! Follow them!
Favor is defined as approval, commendation, generosity, kindness. It is something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration. It is an act kindness. Just think, God will do that for His people.
In his book THE FAVOR FACTOR, (Living Life with God's Advantage), Arni Jacobson listed seven specific things which he calls "the favor factor". They are based on Nehemiah's prayer that God would give him success by granting him favor in the presence of the king. (Neh. 1:5-11)
1. Give God the credit.
2. Keep God's Word as the centerpiece of your life.
3. Maintain a tender heart toward the Lord.
4. Keep your spiritual house clean.
5. Don't forsake the house of God.
6. Keep God's commands.
7. Keep your family pure.
These factors can bring Divine Favor to YOU today. Claim them! Follow them!