Materials for Digging Deep which holds on Tuesdays
Bible Text: Matt. 18:23-35 INTRODUCTION In our previous study on the same subject, we examined the biblical meaning of forgiveness and the two kinds of forgiveness. This study will be on how to know that we have really forgiven somebody and the consequences of un-forgiveness. 1. ACID-TEST OF FORGIVENESS No bitterness or hard feelings – […]
Bible Text: Matt. 18:23-35 INTRODUCTION The expectation of God concerning us after we have been saved and set free from sin is to bear fruit. Forgiveness is an aspect of our fruitfulness as Christians. One thing that will keep many people, including spirit-filled believers out of heaven is the sin of un-forgiveness. The sin of […]
Bible Text: I John 5:11-12 INTRODUCTION In this study, we shall be examining the scripture on the three basic assurances viz: Assurance of Salvation, Victory and Forgiveness of sins. This is necessary in order to enable us grasp the full implication of our decision to live our lives for Christ. As we go through these […]
Introduction In the last part of the series, we saw that since man is a trinity of body, soul and spirit, to obey the command of God to love ourselves involves taking good care of our bodies, souls and spirits. It also involves being wise i.e. fearing God and winning souls. In this part of […]
Introduction So far in this series, we have learnt that disobedience is a compound sin because it is the fruit of doubt and unbelief; that half obedience is worse than disobedience; that there could be a church in your home so as to allow your fruits to remain and that God can use women too. […]
Introduction In the first of this study, we saw how disobedience is a compound sin since it is the outworking of doubt and unbelief. We also saw how every sin is actually disobedience to the commandment of God. Moreover, we saw that God gave us clear instructions to avoid sin. For years, we have been […]
Introduction Every sin is the outworking of disobedience. In fact, another word for sin is simply disobedience. For example, pride is a sin because God commands us to be humble Jam 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6. Adultery is a sin because God commanded us not to commit adultery, Ex 20:14. Failure to evangelise is a sin […]
Bible Text: I Pet. 4:7-11; Rom. 11:5-6 Introduction In our last study we examined the meaning, essence and how we may qualify for God’s grace. From that study what have you gained? Today our focus shall be on the believers as stewards of God’s grace. May the Lord open our eyes to see the deep […]
Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction Grace is inevitable for any man who wants to enjoy the fullness of what God offers a man. Today we shall be trusting God to show us what Grace is and how a man may get God’s Grace. May the Lord open our eyes to see the deep mysteries out […]