Stephen Wade Ministries

Christmas is Prophecy Fulfilled - Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 24:3-13; 29-30

We invite you to share with us your prayerful reflection on The Sunday Gospel readings. 
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Faith Life

Our faith is in Jesus who comes to us as the human face of God. Faith life is human life lived in a deeply personal and intimate relationship with Jesus. Jesus is our friend and lover, the most significant point of reference in our life. We need to lead our life conscientiously and intentionally so that all that we do is done within the context of our love relationship with Jesus.

Faith Leadership

Faith leadership is a natural expression of our faith life. There can be no faith leadership without faith life. Whatever the form this leadership takes, it is essentially an act of faith, bringing to the leadership situation Christ himself. Jesus is the model of faith leadership, just as He is the model of faith life.

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Centre for Christian Spirituality

John 1:1-5, 9-14 
The Word Became Flesh 
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. 
 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 
10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 
 
 
 
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John 1:1-5, 9-14
The Word Became Flesh
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4 in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
 9 The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12 But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God.



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Lectio Reflection - The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) - John 1:1-5, 9-14

This is the official YouTube channel of Bay Springs Baptist Church. On this channel you will find sermons, devotionals, and other helpful and edifying resources for all ages. If you are a member of our church, feel free to share these videos. It is our prayer that this channel will aid us in our God-given mission to Gather, Grow, and Go together as a church for His glory!

Bay Springs Baptist Church

We are three days away from our Christmas Eve Service! Let's make Jesus the Reason for the Season! Tonight's passage is Matthew 2:9-11, read by Jason Cannon. May it point you to Jesus. Watch and share to help make Jesus the focus this Christmas.

Making Christmas about Jesus: Matthew 2:9-11

Orchard Hill is an inter-denominational Christian church, located in the Pittsburgh area, where everyone is welcome. Whether you are a follower of Jesus Christ or you are still considering if God has a place in your life, this is a community where you can explore faith and the reality of Jesus Christ.

On this channel, you will find the latest weekend messages, podcast episodes, stories of life change, and videos about the church. If you want to attend a service at Orchard Hill, we would love to meet you! Head over to orchardhillchurch.com at the link below to see the locations and service times that would be best for you. Hope to see you soon!

Orchard Hill Church

Dr. Kurt Bjorklund points to a small section in the book of 1 Corinthians to explain how Christ's followers can experience hope even in the midst of the tough year of 2020. 
 
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Dr. Kurt Bjorklund points to a small section in the book of 1 Corinthians to explain how Christ's followers can experience hope even in the midst of the tough year of 2020.

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Christmas Cheer (1 Corinthians 1:30-31) | Dr. Kurt Bjorklund | December 19-20, 2020

HBC Fountain Inn

Christmas message 2020 
12/20/20 
Micah 4.8; "The Tower of the Flock" 
Heritage Baptist Church 
Fountain Inn, SC 
Pastor Nate Beam

Christmas message 2020
12/20/20
Micah 4.8; "The Tower of the Flock"
Heritage Baptist Church
Fountain Inn, SC
Pastor Nate Beam

Micah 4:8 - The Tower of the Flock - Christmas Message

Anton's Antics

Who's For You #2? Christmas 2020 is looking mighty inconvenient right now to Sydney siders and the world in general. Gone is the cherished extended family gatherings and usual cheer thanks to THE VIRUS. But the first Christmas was VERY inconvenient on many levels. How can Luke's account of two 'nobody's' in the first century help us through our shattered Christmas plans?  Anton's going for school principal, Skito drops a lyric video, while Stephen takes a fresh look at Luke 2:4-5 through his colourful sketches.

Who's Someone You Can Trust? (Luke 2:4-5)

Cornerstone Chapel is a Church led by Senior Pastor Gary Hamrick, located in Leesburg,VA.  We are a community of believers in Jesus Christ that exists to glorify God through the teaching and application of God’s Word, and through personal and corporate Worship.  

To find out more go to www.cornerstonechapel.net

Cornerstone Chapel - Leesburg, VA

12/20/2020 
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, which is good news for all! For the Christian, this brings great joy. But what is true joy exactly? Is it the same as mere happiness or is it different? How does one experience real, genuine joy? Join our study today as we look into God’s Word on how Joy is something that is not temporal, but eternal. 
 
0:00 - Welcome 
0:41- Introduction 
9:43 - 1. Rooted in a person's relationship with Jesus Christ. 
14:38 - 2. Resilient even in the midst of sorrow and suffering 
19:04 - 3. Rises above circumstances and focuses on God. 
23:16 - How to practice joy? 
25:04 - Jesus First, Others second, Yourself last 
 
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12/20/2020
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, which is good news for all!  For the Christian, this brings great joy.  But what is true joy exactly?  Is it the same as mere happiness or is it different?  How does one experience real, genuine joy?  Join our study today as we look into God’s Word on how Joy is something that is not temporal, but eternal.

0:00 - Welcome
0:41- Introduction
9:43 - 1. Rooted in a person's relationship with Jesus Christ.
14:38 - 2. Resilient even in the midst of sorrow and suffering
19:04 - 3. Rises above circumstances and focuses on God.
23:16 - How to practice joy?
25:04 - Jesus First, Others second, Yourself last

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Season of Joy  |  Luke 2:8-11  | Tyler Hamrick

Everything we do at Westside is centred on knowing Jesus and making Jesus known. Christ's great commission is for His disciples to go out and make disciples (Matthew 28:18-19). In Jesus' parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14), He tells us to go out and compel as many people as possible to come to His Father's banqueting table so that His house may be full. There is no denying that our clear calling as the global church is to make Jesus known to those who don't know Him. But making Jesus known at Westside isn't simply tied into missions and evangelism, for knowing Jesus isn't a one-time act but an ongoing process -- what God begins, He completes (Romans 8:30 and Philippians 1:7). And the fact is, Jesus calls us to disciple-making, not convert--making; but that said, the role of any disciple is calling others to follow Jesus.

Westside Church

This Christmas can possibly be the most meaningful Christmas of our life, if, we can trust that Jesus is our Glorified Lord. He is the Lord of all. 
 
Series: Humble Glory 
Speaker: Cliff Ursel 
Date: December 20, 2020 
Text: Philippians 2:9-11 
 
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This Christmas can possibly be the most meaningful Christmas of our life, if, we can trust that Jesus is our Glorified Lord. He is the Lord of all. 
 
Series: Humble Glory
Speaker:  Cliff Ursel
Date:  December 20, 2020
Text:  Philippians 2:9-11
 
To connect with us or find more resources visit us at www.wchurch.ca

Jesus: Humble King and Glorified Lord - Philippians 2:9-11

Calvary Rosarito

Iglesia Cristiana Bilingüe

Playas de Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico

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Calvary Rosarito

Join us for our Devotional Series "Today’s Good News” Christmas Edition with Eddie Mijares

Christmas Edition- Luke 2:15-16

Orange County Christian Church OCCC

Luke 1:26-32 
Psalm 2:1-4 
 
Jesus did not come to be a political Messiah, but to save the world from our sins and from the power of Satan. 
 
Leviticus 20:10 
John 8:48 
 
Jesus' coming was not without personal stigma and hardship for those who obey His Word. 
 
Luke 2:1-6 
Luke 2:7 
 
It was God's will to allow turmoil for those who helped bring Jesus into the world. 
 
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Luke 1:26-32
Psalm 2:1-4

Jesus did not come to be a political Messiah, but to save the world from our sins and from the power of Satan.

Leviticus 20:10
John 8:48

Jesus' coming was not without personal stigma and hardship for those who obey His Word.

Luke 2:1-6
Luke 2:7

It was God's will to allow turmoil for those who helped bring Jesus into the world.

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Christmas Message Matthew 1:18-25 - If Jesus Is Coming, Why Is Everything So Messed Up?

Hello Friends,

Grab a warm beverage and sit with me a moment.

You know there is more to being a homemaker than cooking, cleaning, and feeling you’re just surviving every day. You desire to see the purpose in what you’re doing, that you're making a difference in the lives of your loved ones. You don’t want to get caught up in comparing yourself to others or grumbling about the work set before you. 

Your role as a homemaker matters to God. You can find contentment and joy in caring for your home and family when you keep your eyes on Christ and His calling for your life. Our contentment in our homemaking begins with finding our satisfaction in Christ. 

I'm thankful you're here and I hope to always point us to Jesus where we will find gospel-driven encouragement in our role as women, wives, mothers, and homemakers.

Much Love,
Marci

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Marci Ferrell

We are already nearing Christmas Eve, and plans that I had to bake or buy or clean haven't all been finished. There are gifts I wanted to purchase or send that didn't happen. I wanted to bake cookies that I didn't get to and areas I wanted to tidy at home that I didn't even get close to doing. But I want to share with you today reminders that I'm talking to myself about what I am choosing. I'm hoping to help us keep our focus on the main thing this Christmas season. 
 
May we serve out of a heart that is selflessly devoted to Christ. May all who are around you be touched by the fragrance of Christ. I pray that others will see in you and me that Jesus is our treasure. May we do all things with selfless devotion to Him. 
 
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We are already nearing Christmas Eve, and plans that I had to bake or buy or clean haven't all been finished. There are gifts I wanted to purchase or send that didn't happen. I wanted to bake cookies that I didn't get to and areas I wanted to tidy at home that I didn't even get close to doing. But I want to share with you today reminders that I'm talking to myself about what I am choosing. I'm hoping to help us keep our focus on the main thing this Christmas season.

May we serve out of a heart that is selflessly devoted to Christ.  May all who are around you be touched by the fragrance of Christ. I pray that others will see in you and me that Jesus is our treasure.  May we do all things with selfless devotion to Him.

Choosing a Mary Heart in a Martha Season - https://thankfulhomemaker.com/choosing-mary-heart-martha-season/

EP 9: Christ-Focused Christmas Celebration Ideas - https://thankfulhomemaker.com/christ-focused-christmas-celebration-ideas/

2020 Christ-Focused Christmas Gift G

Choosing a Mary Heart in a Martha Season

A vibrant community of believers whose heart is to be a healing place for a hurting world.

We’d love to help you and your family connect with God and others. 
Check out the link below to see how.

https://www.healingplacechurch.org/welcomehome


Healing Place Church

Pastor Marla Stroup uses the S.O.A.P. (Scripture Observation Application Prayer) method to teach on Matthew 2:1-3 during our Christmas Devotionals.

Matthew 2:1-3  |  Daily Devotionals

We are a non-denominational, family church in the north end of Paisley, Renfrewshire, in Scotland.  We come from all walks of life, and are united in our passion to see lives and our world transformed by the love and power of God. We would love for you to join with us in person or online!  

We currently meet every Sunday at 10am and 12pm, with a live stream service at 10am here on YouTube.

Mossvale Community Church

Get Your Eyes Ready for Christmas (Matthew 16:15–17) December 21st 
 
At home, or in your Father's House - we have a special series of messages prepared for our Mossvale family this December. 
 
"The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent" by John Piper. 
Free to download at www.desiringgod.org/books/the-dawning-of-indestructible-joy 
 
Music from www.abijahgupta.com/christmas.html

Get Your Eyes Ready for Christmas (Matthew 16:15–17) December 21st

At home, or in your Father's House - we have a special series of messages prepared for our Mossvale family this December.

"The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent" by John Piper. 
Free to download at www.desiringgod.org/books/the-dawning-of-indestructible-joy

Music from www.abijahgupta.com/christmas.html

Get Your Eyes Ready for Christmas (Matt 16:15–17) December 21st | The Dawning of Indestructible Joy

Mission Blessings is a daily devotional to bring a blessed day for viewers.

MISSION BLESSINGS

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. 
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 
 
 
 
 
 The Gift of Christmas (1): The New King and The Kingdom 
 
 
Good morning! Here is today’s word of blessings for you. 
 
 
Isa 9:6-7 
 
 
6 For to us a child is born, 
 to us a son is given, 
 and the government will be on his shoulders. 
And he will be called 
 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, 
 Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace 
 there will be no end. 
He will reign on David’s throne 
 and over his kingdom, 
establishing and upholding it 
 with justice and righteousness 
 from that time on and forever. 
The zeal of the LORD Almighty 
 will accomplish this. 
 
 
Today’s title is “The True Gift of Christmas (1): The New King and The Kingdom” 
 
 
 We share gifts at Christmas. That surely is one of the joyous things in the Christmas season. The bible never discourages us from it. The Magi from east gave three gifts to the newborn baby Jesus. There is nothing unbiblical or unethical in sharing gifts in Christmas. What concerns me though is that people tend to overlook the true gifts of Christmas caught in the fever of giving and taking gifts among ourselves. God gave the greatest gift of all to us through Christmas that does not compare to any earthly gift. He gave us His Son. The Son is an all-inclusive gift. In the Son are the great heavenly gifts that do not compare to any worldly treasure. Such gifts are not imaginary but real. Such gifts actually bring joys and happiness to us daily like none other. In fact, we find everything we need on earth and in heaven in the Son. The first of such gifts from heaven is “New king and the New Kingdom”. One of the most repeated expressions in relation to the birth of Jesus Christ is that a king was born. Magi followed the bright star that God has sent to them. The star led them to the royal palace of Israel. There they asked, “Where is the baby born as the King of Jews?”. Prophet Isaiah prophesied that He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom. So with Christmas, we received the new king! What kind of king is he? That’s what really matters. We people are fed up with many kings or rulers or leaders who wreaked great havoc to the people and became a cause of great pain and sorrow. People have been longing for one great king who really saves them from tyranny and cares for them. God sent the great king that we all have anticipated. He is just and righteous. He is all-powerful and all-wise. But at the same time, He is humble and compassionate. He is the healer and comforter. He rejoices with those who rejoice. He mourns with those who mourn. The king wipes out the tears of people with his own hand. Isn’t this the king that you have been longing for? When the new king was given, the new kingdom was also given. The new kingdom is the imperishable kingdom of God. In the new kingdom, God reigns directly with His mighty power and love. That was why Jesus declared that the kingdom of heaven has come as He started public ministry. Whoever receives the king and kingdom becomes the citizen of the new kingdom. And all other gifts will be added unto it. Oh, what a marvelous gift is it! Do you have this gift of Christmas, the king, and the kingdom? You must. Then it will be a truly merry Christmas for you.

6 For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.




 The  Gift of Christmas (1):  The New King and The Kingdom


Good morning!  Here is today’s word of blessings for you.


Isa 9:6-7


6 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
    will accomplish this.


Today’s title is “The True Gift of Christmas (1):  The New King and The Kingdom”


    We share gifts at Christmas.  That surely is one of the joyous things in the Chri

Gift of Christmas 1:  king and kingdom (Isa 9:6-7)  Mission Blessings

Irvine Community Church, Irvine's oldest, began on January 17, 1932, when a Sunday School was organized on the Irvine Ranch, sponsored by the American Sunday School Union (now called InFaith).

Our worship services feature the proclamation of God’s word through expository teaching, reading of the Scriptures, corporate prayer, and a blend of the old hymns of the church and praise songs.

The purpose of Irvine Community Church is to make disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ among all peoples by:

Exalting our heavenly Father 
Proclaiming the good news of His Son 
Teaching His life-changing truth 
Caring for the needs of His family

Irvine Community Church

ICC Sunday Mornings 
12/20/2020 
Pastor Yurie Hwang

ICC Sunday Mornings
12/20/2020
Pastor Yurie Hwang

Mary’s Song for Christmas Joy (Luke 1:46-55)

Living Hope Bible Church Northwest

Finding Hope This Christmas | Micah 5:2-5a; Matthew 2:5-6 | Joe Lum | 12.20.2020

Shoreline is a group of people who have been transformed by a relationship with God.  Jesus has changed our hearts and our lives, and He can change your heart and life as well.  Our mission is to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus who make disciples of Jesus.
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We accomplish our mission by: Engaging people with the gospel, Equipping people through God’s Word, and Empowering people to serve the Lord.  All three of these components of the church work together to help us grow to spiritual maturity.

Shoreline Baptist

Psalm 132 is one of the great Messianic Psalms of the Bible. The first half of the Psalm is about David’s desire for God’s presence to dwell among His people. The second half of the Psalm is about God’s promise to dwell among and rule over them through His Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Psalm 132 shows us we can only understand Christmas and the birth of Christ in light of the full purpose and plan of God. 
 
To worship through giving: https://shorelinebaptist.churchcenter.com/giving 
 
Sermon Points: 
God’s future plans are far greater than His past promises. 
 
 
Christmas is a celebration of: 
 
1. God’s presence among His people. 
 
2. God’s salvation and blessing of His people. 
 
3. God’s rule of His people. 
 
Points of Application: 
1. Are you relentlessly passionate for advancing God’s glory among His people? 
 
2. What are you doing for the next generation to worship God? 
 
3. Are you walking by faith and not by sight?

Psalm 132 is one of the great Messianic Psalms of the Bible.  The first half of the Psalm is about David’s desire for God’s presence to dwell among His people.  The second half of the Psalm is about God’s promise to dwell among and rule over them through His Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ.  Psalm 132 shows us we can only understand Christmas and the birth of Christ in light of the full purpose and plan of God.

To worship through giving: https://shorelinebaptist.churchcenter.com/giving

Sermon Points:
God’s future plans are far greater than His past promises.


Christmas is a celebration of:

1. God’s presence among His people.

2. God’s salvation and blessing of His people.

3. God’s rule of His people.

Points of Application:
1. Are you relentlessly passionate for advancing God’s glory among His people?

2. What are you doing for the next generation to worship God?

3. Are you walking by faith and not by sight?

How to Pray for Christmas / Psalm 132:1-18 / 12/20/20

A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Bible Lands, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other holydays or holidays, all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken and written as opposed to what modern preachers and christians think it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS.

Grace & Truth Ministries

* Message Begins At 48:34 
 
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Email Us at jimbrown@graceandtruth.net 
Check Out All Of Our Online Videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/GraceTruthMinistries/videos 
Free Downloadable/Printable Bible Tracts at https://www.graceandtruth.net/articles/printable-tracts 
 
4046 SM122020 How Do We “Eat Flesh” And “Drink The Blood” Of Christ? – It Is Not “The Mass”- We “Eat” Of The Body (The Church) And “Drink” Of Truth 
 
A study of NT Greek and OT Hebrew, customs and culture of Israel, Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the pagan origins of the Christmass and other "holydays / holidays", all for the purpose of understanding what the bible meant when it was originally spoken/written as opposed to what modern "preachers" and "christians" "think" it says; i.e. NO OPINIONS 
 
About Grace and Truth Ministries 
Jim and Mary Brown 
I have been preaching and teaching Bible for over 50 years. In 1957, I began studying the scriptures diligently after graduating from high school. In 1980, God began dealing with me, bringing me to what I believed was my deathbed in 1985. In the hospital, I awoke near death crying out to God, "Lord, You are going to kill me if I don't quit living for myself and saying all the truth in my power!!!" 
Thereafter, I began to say these blunt plain words that appeal to the elect sheep. As a result, I began to make more enemies than I could have ever imagined. I was sick and tired of the “mush” gospel that churches were preaching. My family was confused, and on many occasions on the way home from church, my wife would say, "he said such-and-such last week and he said this-and-that this week contradicting what he said the previous week." I began to say to my wife Mary, "don't listen to the preacher, because he doesn't know what he’s talking about." Finally, I said, "this is a waste of time! We are going home. We are not going to these churches anymore. I will teach you from our home." Nearly thirty years ago, we started Grace and Truth Ministries which included my wife, son and one other young man. We started taping the sermons shortly thereafter. 
 
God Has Chosen 
Romans 8:29-30 - "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified." 
 
Foreknow - to have a personal intimate relationship beforehand. 
 
God predetermined that all who belonged to him before the foundation of the world were to "conform" to the word of God in obedience to Christ. 
 
All that were predestined were "called", "justified", and "glorified" (past tense verbs). These were fixed in the mind of God before the world began. (Ephesians 1:4; Acts 13:48; II Thessalonians 2:13). The election of the saints is unto accountability (I Peter 1:2). 
 
The majority of the protestant church held to this doctrine during the reformation. It is the foundation of "The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689". You Baptists are supposed to be believing it and you've discarded this precious doctrine of Grace !!! 
 
No Free Will 
John 1:13, 5:21, 6:39, 6:44, 6:63-66 
James 1:18 
Romans 9:15-16 
Psalms 110:3 
Ezekiel 36:9-12,23 
Jeremiah 4:6,27-28 
Daniel 4:35 
 
God Does All Things 
Isaiah 46:10 
Ecclesiastes 3:14 
Ephesians 1:11 
Isaiah 42:9 
Daniel 2:28 
Acts 3:18, 15:18 
 
God Creates Evil 
Isaiah 45:7 
Job 2:10, 42:11 
2 Samuel 24:16 
Jeremiah 4:6, 5:15, 6:12,19, 11:11,23, 19:3, 23:12 
Amos 3:6 
 
No Invitation Hymn or Sinners Prayer 
1 Corinthians 2:14 
Romans 10:14 
John 8:47, 9:31, 10:24-29, 17:2-10 
Isaiah 64:7 
 
Predestination (pro'orizo) 
Romans 8:29-30 
Acts 4:28 
1 Corinthians 2:7 
Ephesians 1:5,11 
 
Orizo (to bound) 
Romans 1:4 declared (aorist past tense) 
Luke 22:2 determined (aorist past tense) 
Acts 2:23 determinate (aorist past tense) 
Acts 10:42 which was ordained (perfect) 
** only time used by man 
Acts 17:26 determined (aorist) 
Acts 17:31 hath ordained (aorist) 
Hebrews 4:7 limiteth (present tense) 
 
Orderly Arrangement 
John 3:16 world (kosmos) 
Romans 13:1 ordained (tasso) 
Acts 13:48 ordained (tasso) 
Galatians 4:3,9 elements (stoicheion) ** 
** Jews called all their rituals by this word 
Colossians 2:8,20 rudiments (stoicheion) 
Hebrews 5:20 principles (stoicheion) 
2 Peter 3:10,12 elements (stoicheion) 
Romans 4:12 who walk (stoicheo) 
Galatians 5:25-6:16 walk (stoicheo) 
Philippians 3:16 walk (stoicheo) 
2 Peter 1:5 add (epichoregeo) 
 
Persecution: Popularity and Loved by the World is Not of God 
John 15:18-20, 16:33 
James 4:4 
Luke 6:22-23 
Acts 14:22 
2 Timothy 3:12 
1 Thessalonians 1:6, 3:3,4 
 
Separating From Believers 
II Thess 3:6 
Eph 5:11 
II Cor 6:14-17 
I Cor 5:9-11 
Rom 16:17 
I Tim 6:5 
II Tim 3:5

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