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The Vinedresser
John 15:2 (NIV)
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.Created 3 months ago
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The value of man
The more you love someone, the more you will value him. If you love someone, your mind will be full of him. We must be valuable to God because he is mindful of us. Ps 8:4-5 NIV What is mankind that you…
Created 3 months ago
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They remembered His teaching
At this point, Jesus passes from the temporary commission to the final one. This is because after his resurrection, his disciples will recall His teaching. He has already foretold the persecution they…
Created 4 months ago
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Do not fear, just believe
When facing troubles and weaknesses, fear and worry is a sin, because it implies you do not believe God. The right response to weakness is to just believe. Luke 8:50 NASB But when Jesus heard this,…
Created 4 months ago
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Participation in his sufferings
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. (Phi 3:10) Means: we now know God through knowing Christ--which also…
Created 4 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2012-02-04
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power of His Resurrection
Refers to Paul desiring to know how the Resurrection made it possible to redeem sinful humanity and bring us into Heaven
Created 4 months ago
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Life goal (not the same as basic salvation)
Philippians 3:12 (NIV)
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.Created 4 months ago
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Freedom from sin (quoted by Smalley)
Galatians 5:13-14 (NIV)
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.Created 4 months ago
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Suffering is a blessing
Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)
Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;Created 4 months ago
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Possess your own vessel
1 Thessalonians 4:3-4 (KJV)
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication:Created 8 months ago
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Chapter to appeal to serve
2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV)
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:19 (NIV)
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness."Created 8 months ago
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Pursue these things
2 Timothy 2:4-5 (KJV)
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2 Timothy 2:20 (KJV)
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.2 Timothy 2:22 (KJV)
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-09-08
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Vessels of gold
2 Timothy 2:4-5 (KJV)
No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV)
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.2 Timothy 2:20 (KJV)
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.Created 9 months ago
