Hello everyone. Here we have designed the "Bible Study Center" to enhance your learning of God's Word. Paul told Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15 to study to show yourself approved a workman that need not be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth. The bible is the true word of God. When you present sermons, bible lessons, do Christian Seminars, etc., you should be well equipped in the word of God before you teach it to others. As you enter the "Bible Study Center" we hope you enjoy biblical study through this website designed especially for you and your learning of what God expects of us.
Enjoy and Be Blessed,
Charlene Williams
Enjoy and Be Blessed,
Charlene Williams
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Children Should Be In Church
There has been much discussion about whether or not children should be in church during Church Services, or whether they should be attending Church School or nursery for the very young. Shuld children be in Church. The answer does not lie in how the Church view it or what you want for your children. The answer lies in what God says about it.
Should children be in Church? Definitely. You can't teach about the life of Jesus if children are excluded from that part of life. Even with their twisting, noise and cries they should be in church. Are they a distraction to others? Sometimes. But they are Christians in the making. they will become regular Church Goers if they attend Church on a regular basis.
Proverbs 22:6 - Passage Lookup - New International Version ...Train Or Start a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
Any child will learn certain behaviors in certain situations if they are used to it and exposed to it on a regular basis. Why not exposed them to Church. A child at six can be expected to pay attention a little bit longer than one who is two. Of course, nine months will just look and take everything in and maybe let out a scream without hesitation occasionally. One may wonder whether it is worth it or not. Making tracks to the back of the church and the bathroom is not unusual. But that is all a part of training. When they grow up and ask what is meant by Amen, Mercy, and start clapping their hands to the ringing of choir songs Alleluia or "Lord Have Mercy." Learning Father, Son, and Holy Spirit rouses curosity which is the center of focus.
Is Church different now with children? Yes. Would it be easier for them to be in Children's Church instead of church? Yes, but that should not be what you want. You should want them to be involved with Jesus Christ and the Church. this is what you want for them now and in the future. If they are kept on the fringe now. they will be involved on in the fringes of Christ later. Being with your children during Church Services is your work for God and His future church. If you miss the opportunity to hear every word or miss the reading of the Scriptures, or even not be able to sing in the choir, you can believe that your job now is to raise you little children to worship the name of Jesus, and to know prayers are offered for them.
By regular attendance in church, children learn and notice even more that we will ever know. However, it is not without a great deal of effort and patience on the parent's part. Following are some suggestions that will help with your children as you make the life of Christ and His Church part of their life.
1. Sit as close to the front as possible.
2. Bring materials for them (picture books, snacks, crayons, switches, Let them know what is acceptable and what is not.
3. Prepare your children for Church
Scriptures
Psalms 127:3-5
Psalms113:9
Matthew 21:15-16
Matthew 18:2-6
Matthew 18:12-14
GOD BLESS YOU IN RAISING YOUR CHILDREN.THE BEST WAY TO RAISE THEM IS BY TAKING THEM TO CHURCH.
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Your Mark - Proverbs 22:1
Good VS Bad
*Puts God First *Kind *Loving *Peaceful *Smiles *Lends A Helping Hand *Not Jealous *Speaks Positively * Not Easily Angered *
*Does Not Honor God * Unkind *Unlovely Attitude *Always Stirs Confusion *Always Frowning *Not Generous *Very Jealous * Speaks Negative Often *Angers Easy
Take a look at these two sides. Do you bear any of these attitudes whether good or bad. If you bear any of the good qualities keep up the good works. Keep shining for the Lord.If you bear any of the bad qualities ask God to help you get rid of them so that you can live a better life pleasing to God.
When at the end of your life what will you want people to say about you? Do you want them to say good things or bad things? You make the choice as to how you live your life being a good person or a bad one.
Thought
Whether good or bad you are making a mark in life.
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A Pure Heart
Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Shall See God. - Matthew 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). That’s it! That’s the goal of the Christian life! That’s what we are living for – that we may live our lifein such a way that we see God. If we see God, that will open up the treasure trove of all the blessings, not only for eternity, but also for life here and now. And the key to open that treasure trove is a pure heart!
This is the most central and the most significant of all the beatitudes mentioned in this fifth chapter of Matthew. You cannot be poor in spirit without having a pure heart. You cannot mourn for the things that displease God without having a pure heart. You cannot be meek, you cannot hunger and thirst for righteousness, you cannot be merciful, you cannot be a peacemaker or be prepared to stand persecution for the name of Jesus Christ without having a pure heart. Actually, this is one of the most central principles of the Christian life that we see in the whole Bible. The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.
What Is It to Have a Pure Heart?
1. Living by the rule of God, living a life that is pleasing to God.
2. Living for the purpose of God, having a single-minded devotion to God.
Living by the rule of God, living a life pleasing to God involves love, release of unclean thoughts, bad attitudes (anger, jealousy, selfishness, pride, sexual impurity, unkindness, not being gentle, not longsuffering, unforgiveness, and anything that is of the devil.) These things we must get rid of. To do so we must pray and ask God to cleanse us.
Living for the purpose of God, having a single - minded devotion to God involves putting God first in every thing you do. Committing to Him everything.
Thought
In order to see God we must have a pure heart. Don't miss Him.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8). That’s it! That’s the goal of the Christian life! That’s what we are living for – that we may live our lifein such a way that we see God. If we see God, that will open up the treasure trove of all the blessings, not only for eternity, but also for life here and now. And the key to open that treasure trove is a pure heart!
This is the most central and the most significant of all the beatitudes mentioned in this fifth chapter of Matthew. You cannot be poor in spirit without having a pure heart. You cannot mourn for the things that displease God without having a pure heart. You cannot be meek, you cannot hunger and thirst for righteousness, you cannot be merciful, you cannot be a peacemaker or be prepared to stand persecution for the name of Jesus Christ without having a pure heart. Actually, this is one of the most central principles of the Christian life that we see in the whole Bible. The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart.
What Is It to Have a Pure Heart?
1. Living by the rule of God, living a life that is pleasing to God.
2. Living for the purpose of God, having a single-minded devotion to God.
Living by the rule of God, living a life pleasing to God involves love, release of unclean thoughts, bad attitudes (anger, jealousy, selfishness, pride, sexual impurity, unkindness, not being gentle, not longsuffering, unforgiveness, and anything that is of the devil.) These things we must get rid of. To do so we must pray and ask God to cleanse us.
Living for the purpose of God, having a single - minded devotion to God involves putting God first in every thing you do. Committing to Him everything.
Thought
In order to see God we must have a pure heart. Don't miss Him.