“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The covenant defines our saving relationship with Christ that gives us benefits now and at His return. .June 26, 2021 1. Have a volunteer read Romans 8:1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage. Why should this text give us joy and … Continue reading –>
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). A young woman had been brutally murdered, her killer unknown. The police, setting a trap, placed a hidden microphone in her grave. One evening, many months after her death, a young … Continue reading –>
“And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full” (1 John 1:4). Look at what John wrote here. In a few simple words, he expresses what should be one of the great advantages we, as covenant people, have — and that is the promise of joy. As Christians, we are often told … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: 1 John 1:4; John 5:24; Romans 3:24-25; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:16; Revelation 2:11; Revelation 20:6, Revelation 20:14; Revelation 21:8. Memory Verse: “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10). This quarter has been a study on the covenant, which (to pare it down to its simplest, purest … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: “The only way in which he [the sinner] can attain to righteousness is through faith. By faith he can bring to God the merits of Christ, and the Lord places the obedience of His Son to the sinner’s account. Christ’s righteousness is accepted in place of man’s failure, and God receives, pardons, justifies, … Continue reading –>
You can view an in-depth discussion of “Covenant Faith” in the Hope Sabbath School class led by Pastor Derek Morris. Click on the image to view: With thanks to Hope Channel – Television that will change your life. (7)
Continue reading -->This video is produced by the South Pacific Division Discipleship team. Week 12_ Covenant Faith_ study this lesson for June 19 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo. (14)
Continue reading -->There is a story told about the famous Cardinal Bellarmine, the great Catholic apologist who all his life fought the message of justification by an imputed righteousness alone. As he lay dying, he was brought the crucifixes and the merits of the saints to help give him assurance before death. But Bellarmine said, “Take it … Continue reading –>
The Lord is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant. Psalm 25:14 NLT We’ve all heard it said, parents and teachers cannot be friends with their children. They have to be disciplinarians instead. I saw a meme on Facebook where a mother was telling her child, “I am not your … Continue reading –>
