Angels - Their Rank

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“...I was wondering, are there different kinds of angels?...”

Brenda/ Wednesbury, England U.K.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Are there different kinds (ranks) of angels?

The Bible, says yes!

Colossians 1:16 KJV

For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him:

Colossians 1:16 NLT

Christ is the one through whom God created everything in heaven and earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - Kings, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities. everything has been created through Him and for Him.

Ephesians 1:19-21 KJV

19 And what is the exceeding greatness of His power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power,

20 Which He wrought in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead, and set Him at His own Right Hand in the heavenly places,

21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Ephesians 1:19-21 NLT

19 I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of His power for us who believe Him. This is the same mighty power

20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated Him in the place of honor at God's Right Hand in the heavenly realms.

21 Now He is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else in this world or in the world to come.

Colossians 1:16 KJV

“thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers”

These categories, refer to the ranks of angels. The Word Of God, mentions Archangel (Arche – first) Michael, and Gabriel (God's messenger). Besides Archangels ranking high, are the cherubim and seraphim.

In the Old Testament, angels were called “the sons of God.”

Job 1:6 KJV

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before The Lord, and Satan came also among them.

Job 2:1 KJV

Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before The Lord, and Satan came also among them to present himself before The Lord.

Job 38:7 KJV (Angels were created, before creation.)

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?

Angels are called “sons of God,” because, they were created by The Lord.

As spirit beings, they do not propagate themselves, i.e. have children.

Now The Bible refers to The Lord Jesus as “The Son Of God,” but in no way is this similar to the angels.

The angels were created, The Lord Jesus is the Eternal Son Of God, never having been created.

Isaiah 9:6 KJV

For unto us A Child is born, unto us A Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace.

John 8:58 KJV

Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily , I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

Hebrews 1:1,2 KV

1 God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets.

2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by His Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds;

Prayer:

Psalm 103;20-22 KJV

20 Bless The Lord ye His angels, that excel in strength, that do His commandments, hearkening unto the voice of His Word.

21 Bless ye The Lord, all ye His hosts; ye ministers of His, that do His pleasure.

22 Bless The Lord, all His works in all places of His dominion: bless The Lord, O my soul.

Walking In The Lord

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“...how does one walk in the Lord...?”

Mark/ Saint Joseph, Missouri U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

John 8:12 KJV

Then spake Jesus again unto them saying, I am The Light Of The World; he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have The Light of life.

Walking In The Lord:

(God, The Source Of Truth:)

John 14:6 KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: no man cometh unto The Father, but by Me.

(God's people are to...)

II John 1:4 KJV

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in Truth, as we have received a commandment from The Father.

(God Is A Spirit)

John 4:24 KJV

God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

(God's people are to...)

Galatians 5:16 KJV

This I say then, Walk in The Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

(God Is Love)

I John 4:8 KJV

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

I John 4:16 KJV

And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

(God's people are to...)

Ephesians 5:2 KJV

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given Himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savor.

(God is Light)

I John 1:5 KJV

This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is Light, and in Him is no darkness at all.

(God's people are to...)

Ephesians 5:8 KJV

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye Light in The Lord: Walk as Children of Light:

Prayer:

Deuteronomy 8:6 KJV

Therefore thou shalt keep the commandments of The Lord thy God, to walk in His ways, and to fear Him.

Ephesians 2:10 KJV

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

I John 2:6 KJV

He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk, even as He walked.

Bible Lesson: Scriptures For Special Occasions: When You Are Slandered.

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Bible Lesson: Scriptures For Special Occasions: When You Are Slandered.

Bible Text:

Isaiah 54:17 KJV

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of The Lord, and their righteousness is of Me, saith The Lord.

Isaiah 54:17 NLT

But in that coming day, no weapon turned against you will succeed. and everyone who tells lies in court will be brought to justice. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of The Lord; their vindication will come from Me. I, The Lord, have spoken!

The Child Of God, And Slander:

Job 5:15,16 KJV

15 He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong. He saves them from the clutches of the powerful.

16 And so at last the poor have hope, and the fangs of the wicked are broken.

Psalm 50:19-22 NLT

19 Your mouths are filled with wickedness, and your tongues are full of lies.

20 You sit around and slander a brother - your own mother's son.

21 While you did all this, I remained silent, and you thought I didn't care. But now I will rebuke you, listing all My charges against you.

22 Repent, all of you who ignore Me, or I will tear you apart, and no one will help you.

Psalm 63:11 NLT

But the king will rejoice in God. All who trust in Him will praise Him, while liars will be silenced.

Psalm 91:5 KJV

Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Psalm 101:5 NLT

I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.

Psalm 107:41,42 KJV

"...He rescues the poor from their distress...

42 The Godly will see these things and be glad, while the wicked are stricken silent.

Psalm 112:7 KJV

He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in The Lord.

Proverbs 3:24 KJV

When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid; yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

Proverbs 10:18 NLT

To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool.

Proverbs 11:9 KJV

A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Jeremiah 9:4-9 NLT

4 Beware of your neighbor! Beware of your brother! They all take advantage of one another and spread their slanderous lies.

5 They all fool and defraud each other; no one tells the truth. With practiced tongues they tell lies; they wear themselves out with all their sinning.

6 T;hey pile lie upon lie and utterly refuse to come to Me, says The Lord.

67 therefore, The Lord Almighty says, "See, I will melt them in a crucible and test them like metal. What else can I do with them?

8 For their tongues aim lies like poisoned arrows. They promise peace to their neighbors while planning to kill them.

9 Should I not punish them for this? asks The Lord. "Should I not avenge Myself against a nation such as this?"

Titus 2:8 NLT

Let your teaching be so correct that it can't be criticized. Then those who want to argue will be ashamed because they won't have anything bad to say about us.

Hebrew 13:6 KJV

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

I Peter 2 15 NLT

It is God's will that your good lives should silence those who make foolish accusations against you.

I Peter 3:13 KJV

And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Prayer:

Matthew 5:11 KJV

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

Matthew 10:25,26 KJV

25 It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called The Master Of The House Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of His household?

26 Fear them not...”

Peace - The Prince Of

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“...every century, all this world has known is hatred and unrest...”

Brent/ Chicago, Illinois U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Peace:

There can be no peace in our world, until men seek “ The Prince Of Peace.”

Psalm 29:11 KJV

The Lord will give strength unto His people; The Lord will bless His people with peace.

Isaiah 9:6,7 KJV

6 For unto us A Child is born, unto us A Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father,

The Prince Of Peace.

7 Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of The Lord Of Hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 26:3,12 KJV

3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

12 Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us..."

John 14:27 KJV

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

John 16:33 KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Romans 5:1 KJV

Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Romans 16:20 KJV

And The God Of Peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you Amen.

Ephesians 2:13,14 KJV

13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by The Blood Of Christ.

14 For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Philippians 4:6,7,9 KJV

6 Be careful (don't worry- NLT) for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and The God Of Peace shall be with you.

Prayer:

Colossians 3:15 NLT

And let the peace that comes form Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.

Hebrews 12:14 KJV

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see The Lord:

Kings And Priests - 2

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“What does it mean to be kings and priests ...”

Beth/ Odessa, Texas U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Romans 12:1 KJV

I Beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

In Old Testament times, Priests offered up the sacrifice of animals, for the sins of the people.

As God's priests, we are to offer up sacrifice as well, but out sacrifices are not to be that of animals, but the sacrifice of a life lived in holiness to The Lord.

I Samuel 15:22 KJV

And Samuel said, Hath The Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of The Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Psalm 4:5 KJV

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in The Lord.

Psalm 51:16,17 KJV

16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offerings.

17 The sacrifice of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Priestly Works:

Psalm 4:5 KJV

Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in The Lord.

I Peter 2:9 KJV

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hat called you out of darkness into His marvelous Light:

Revelation 20:6 KJV

Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

Kingly Works:

Isaiah 32:1 KJV

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment.

II Timothy 2:12 KJV

If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we deny Him, He also will deny us:

Revelation 1:5,6 KJV

5 "...Jesus Christ, who is The Faithful Witness, and The First Begotten Of The Dead, and The Prince Of The Kings Of The Earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own Blood,

6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father; to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever Amen.

Revelation 5;9,10 KJV

9 and they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy Blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests:and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 22:4,5 KJV

4 And they shall see His face; and His name shall be in their foreheads.

5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for The Lord God giveth them Light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

At Christ's death, the veil of the temple was torn in two, access to the holy of holies (God's presence), was now open by our High Priest in heaven, The Lord Jesus Christ. And we as believers have become priests being able to directly call upon Him.

Matthew 27:51 KJV

And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent;

As The Lord's priests may we always offer up sacrifices acceptable to Him.

I Peter 1:16 KJV

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

I Corinthians 6:19,20 KJV

19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of The Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

When the trumpet of The Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,

And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;

When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain:

When the roll is called up yonder,

When the roll is called up yonder,

When the roll is called up yonder,

When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,

And the glory of His resurrection share;

When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Let us labor for The Master from the dawn till setting sun,

Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;

Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Author: James M. Black

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Prayer:

Colossiains 3:1 KJV

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on The Right Hand Of God.

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Bible Lesson: Scriptures For Special Occasions: When Facing Failure.

Bible Text:

Psalm 126:1-6 KJV

1 When The Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Isaiah 35:1-10 KJV

1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of The Lord, and the excellency of our God.

3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; He will come and save you.

5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon. it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there:

10 And the ransomed of The Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Spiritual Strength Comes From The Lord:

Exodus 15:2 NLT

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my victory, He is my God, and I will praise Him; He is my father's God, and I will exalt Him!

Psalm 18:2,3 NLT

2 The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my Savior: my God is my Rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold.

3 I will call on The Lord, who is worthy of praise, for He saves me from my enemies.

Psalm 27:1 KJV

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?

Psalm 28:7,8 KJV

7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise Him.

8 The Lord is their strength, and He is the saving strength of His anointed.

Psalms 46:1,2 KJV

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

Psalm 62:7 KJV

In God is my salvation and my glory: The Rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

Psalm 73:26 KJV

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide,

A Shelter in the time of storm;

Secure whatever ill betide,

A Shelter in the time of storm.

Refrain:

Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,

A weary land, a weary land;

Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,

A Shelter in the time of storm.

A shade by day, defense by night,

A Shelter in the time of storm;

No fears alarm, no foes afright,

A Shelter in the time of storm.

The raging storms may round us beat,

A Shelter in the time of storm;

We’ll never leave our safe Retreat,

A Shelter in the time of storm.

O Rock divine, O Refuge dear,

A Shelter in the time of storm;

Be Thou our Helper ever near,

A Shelter in the time of storm.

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Prayer:

II Samuel 22:33 KJV

God is my strength and power: and He maketh my way perfect.

Death - And What Comes After

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“Pastor, what happens after death?...”

Hugh/ London, England United Kingdom

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

“This life is the signature of eternities contract.”JJR

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”

Hebrews 9:27 KJV

After this life, your signature determines what is your destination.

The Lord Jesus, God's eternal holy Son, was born into this world, to be mankind's Savior.

Mankind had fallen into sin through the choices of Adam and Eve. The curse of sin and it's separation from God, who is sinless, was its result.

We all know only too well, what heredity markers are, through DNA. Something which is passed on down from generation to generation.

But sin is a spiritual marker, that blackens the soul of man.

Romans 5:12 KJV

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.

All mankind, without exception, are sinful, needing redemption. And that is why God's Son came into our world, to give mankind an opportunity of redemption.

He came into this world to take our place in condemnation and death.

II Corinthians 5:21 NLT

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.

In life, we have the opportunity to choose, The Lord Jesus, and His pardon for our sin, or to reject Him, and receive the just judgment for sin and rejection of His love Gift to the world, His Only Begotten Son.

“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”

Hebrews 9:27 KJV

And so the choice in life is ours, and ours alone.

Now, notice how that this verse of the Apostle Paul, says that “it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:”

The Word Of God, tells us time and time again, men do “not,” go through countless reincarnations, we die, ONCE, and then the judgment.

How are you signing eternities contract, you are signing it alone, every day!

Are you signing for the Savior, and His pardon, or are you saying no, rejecting Him and what He came to do for you?

All will be revealed, the first minute after death.

Did you notice something else about Hebrews 9:27, once we pass from this life of decision, there is no changing your mind, all results, are forever final....”and then the judgment.”

There are only two possibilities, heaven or hell. Who said so, Jesus Christ, who had come from heaven, and The Father, said so.

Heaven is a place of bliss and joy with The Lord Jesus , God The Father and The Holy Spirit, and countless souls who have accepted The Father and His Son. (See Revelation 21 and 22)

Hell, is a place of eternal torment and fire, that one day will be thrown into an even worse place called the lake of fire.

Mark 9:43,44 KJV (Read verses 42-50) (Jesus)

43 “...Hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched.

44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

45 “...hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Death:

Genesis 3:19 KJV

"...Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return."

Psalm 103:15,16 KJV

15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.

16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.

Deuteronomy 30:15-18 NLT

15 "Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death.

16 I have commanded you today to love The Lord your God and to keep His commands, laws, and regulations by walking in His ways. If you do this, you will live...and The Lord your God will bless you...

17 But if our heart turns away and you refuse to listen, and if you are drawn away to serve and worship other gods,

18 Then I warn you now that you will certainly be destroyed..."

Daniel 12:2 KJV

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Promises To The Righteous:

Psalm 23:4 KJV

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me.

Proverbs 14:32 KJV

The righteous hath hope in his death.

Hosea 13:14 KJV

I will ransom them from the power of the grave; I will redeem them from death..."

John 11:25,26 KJV

25 Jesus said...I am the resurrection, and The Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die...."

The Choice Today:

John 3:16-21 KJV

16 for God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting Life.

17 For God sent not His Son into the world, to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of The Only Begotten Son Of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth The Light, neither cometh to The Light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth Truth cometh to The Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Romans 6:23 KJV

The wages of sin is death; but The Gift Of God is eternal Life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Prayer:

Revelation 3:20 KJV

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.

Psalm 86:5 KJV

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Isaiah 1:18 KJV

Come now, and let us reason together, saith The Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Isaiah 55:6 KJV

Seek ye The Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near:

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“...so how does a person please God?...”

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Bible Texts:

Pleasing The Lord:

I Samuel 16:7 KJV

But The Lord said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but The Lord looketh on the heart.

II Chronicles 5:13,14 KJV

13 It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking The Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised The Lord, saying, For He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever: that the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of The Lord;

14 so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of The Lord had filled the house of God.

Psalm 47:1 KJV

O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.

Psalm 109:30 KJV

I will greatly praise The Lord with my mouth; yea, I will praise Him among the multitude.

Psalm 145:21 KJV

My mouth shall speak the praise of The Lord: and let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.

Psalm 147:11 KJV

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.

Psalm 149:1-6 KJV

1 Praise ye The Lord. Sing unto The Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints.

2 Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

3 Let them praise His name in the dance: let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp.

4 For The Lord taketh pleasure in His people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.

5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.

6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand:

Isaiah 43:7,21 KJV

7 Even every one that is called by My name: for I have created him for My glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.

21 This people have I formed for Myself; they shall shew forth My praise.

John 4:23,24 KJV

23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship The Father in Spirit and in Truth: for The Father seeketh such to worship Him.

24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

Romans 8:8,9 KJV

8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in The Spirit, if so be that The Spirit Of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not The Spirit Of Christ, he is none of His.

Romans 12:1,2 KJV

1 I Beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 and be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable , and perfect, will of God.

II Corinthians 5:11,12 NLT

11 It is because we know this solemn fear of The Lord that we work so hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope ye know this, too.

12 Are we trying to pat ourselves on the back again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having a spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart before God.

Colossians 1:9,10 KJV

For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do no cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;

10 That ye might walk worthy of The Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

I Timothy 2:1,3,8 KJV

1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath a doubting.

Hebrews 11:6 KJV

But without faith is is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

Hebrews 13:15,16 KJV

15 By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to god continually that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.

16 But to do good and to communicate forget not (and to share what you have with those in need- NLT): for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

I Peter 2:5,9 KJV

5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew for the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous Light:

I Peter 3:3,4 KJV

3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on apparel;

4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

I John 1:9 KJV

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I John 3:22 KJV

And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.

Revelation 4:11 KJV

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou has created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Prayer:

Colossians 1:10 KJV

"...walk worthy of The Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Bible Lesson: Scriptures For Special Occasions: Discouragement, And Despondency.

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Bible Lesson: Scriptures For Special Occasions: Discouragement, And Despondency.

Bible Text:

In Times Of Discouragement;

Romans 8:31-39 KJV

31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

32 He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

33 who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.

34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at The Right Hand Of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or perils, or sword?

36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, or principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Psalm 34:17-19 NLT

17 The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.

18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

19 The righteous person faces many troubles, but The Lord comes to the rescue each time.

Psalm 55:22 KJV

Cast thy burden upon The Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer (permit) the righteous to be moved.

Psalm 147:3 KJV

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of My righteousness.

Isaiah 42:16 KJV

And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.

Matthew 11:28 KJV

Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

I Peter 1:6-9 KJV

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

In Times Of Despondency:

Psalm 34:1-22 KJV

1 I will bless The Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2 My soul shall make her boast in The Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

3 O magnify The Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.

4 I sought The Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5 They looked unto Him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

6 This poor man cried, and The Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

76 The Angel Of The Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him, and delivereth them.

8 O taste and see that The Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.

9 O fear The Lord, ye His saints: for there is no want to them that fear Him.

10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek The Lord shall not want any good things.

11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of The Lord.

12 what man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?

13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

15 the eyes of The Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their cry.

16 The face of The Lord is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry, and The Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart: and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but The Lord delivereth him out of them all.

20 He keepeth all His bones: not one of them is broken.

21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.

22 The Lord redeemeth the soul of His servants and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate.

I Corinthians 15:57 KJV

But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

II Corinthians 4:16-18 KJV

16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but

the things which are not seen are eternal.

II Thessalonians 3:3 KJV

But The Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil.

II Timothy 4:18 KJV

Yes, and The Lord will deliver me from every evil attack and will bring me safely into His heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.

I Peter 1:3-9 :NLT

3 All praise to God, The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by His great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation,

4 and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.

5 And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.

6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.

7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.

8 You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.

9 The reward for trusting Him will be the salvation of your souls.

I Peter 5:7 KJV

Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.

I John 4:4 NLT

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because The Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.

Discouragement, and despondency, do not, come from The Lord! These things come from the enemy

of our souls.

John 10:10 KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I am come that they might have Life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

When feeling discouraged or despondent, read and reread the promises of The Lord, promises that are yours, if you are a child of God!

Prayer:

Colossians 3:15 NLT

And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.