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@Renatta Thanks for sharing, was raised in secular home, but in my early 50s, God put this ex-atheist into my wilderness season for 4yrs. He found me there when I was broken. I don’t deserve what He’s done for me.

I am so very thankful I had two Christ-loving parents who raised me in church and taught me about Jesus and His love for me. Parents, tell your kids about Jesus. You won’t regret it.

@Renatta I needed to hear your message. God bless. 🙏

A reminder tonight that God has not given up on you. Sleep well tonight knowing He has it all under control. Good night and may God bless you all. God loves you, and so do I.

@BearGrylls Amen Bear. That’s why God is a consuming fire, burning away the dross (the love of sin). In the valley, cold and broken, He refines us like gold and draws us closest to His heart. 🔥✝️

The closest I have felt to God has never been on a summit. It has been in the valley. Cold, broken, asking for help.

@FightofFaith Yet, we still love those who hate God.

They mocked Jesus for being God. They will mock you for loving God.

@daveon_x @sola_chad The magic word, humility. That’s why Proverbs is one of my fav books. We don’t fear God enough. I’ll reply on His written word, not man’s.

@onyamate1 @sola_chad Na, I couldn't kiss an icon. But the 7th Council anathematises those who don't. Meh! I thought the Christian way was the way of humility. All the great believers despised veneration on themselves. Maybe thats fruit we need to be weary of?

Sola Scriptura is undefeated 💯

@daveon_x @sola_chad I agree. I’m not convinced calling it an icon makes it less of an idol either.

@onyamate1 @sola_chad Unless that tradition involves adoring marble statues and such. Thats blatant idolatry

2 Thess 2:15 calls believers to hold the traditions Paul taught them, by word or letter, at that early stage before the full NT was written. 1 Tim 3:15 rightly honors the Church as pillar and support of the truth. Yet the Bereans in Acts 17:11 are commended for examining the Scriptures daily to verify even apostolic preaching. This aligns with 2 Tim 3:16: all Scripture is breathed out by God as the sure standard. Apostolic tradition was preserved and tested by the written Word.

@onyamate1 @sola_chad 2 Thessalonians 2:15 commands believers to stand firm and hold fast to the apostolic traditions passed on through both spoken word (preaching) and written letter (epistles). 1 Timothy 3:15 the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth

@jinroh426 @sola_chad 2 Timothy 3:16 (ESV): “All Scripture is breathed out by God…..”

@onyamate1 @sola_chad Where does the Bible say all scripture is God-breathed?

The Gospel: “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We’ve all sinned (Romans 3:23). Jesus took our punishment on the cross, rose victorious, and offers forgiveness as a free gift by grace through faith - not works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Repent and trust in Christ alone. That’s the good news.

@onyamate1 @sola_chad What is the gospel?

@5solas The Bible doesn't say 'worship' in a vague way. It specifically commands: 'You shall not bow down to them or serve them.' The act of bowing before a statue (Mary, saints, etc.) is exactly what God forbids. The 'or' is key - either act is wrong.

Jesus is coming soon. Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him.

@FightofFaith Yes, we are commanded to be watchful and sober. Have oil in your lamps brothers and sisters. I can't wait to know all of you.

Stability is found in His nature.

God does not change. Your emotions rise and fall. Your circumstances shift. Your confidence wavers. But God remains steady.

God does not overlook sin. He overcomes it.

God’s justice is not cold. It is the expression of His love. A God who ignores evil is not loving. But our God sees and acts.

Fear of the Lord brings you into truth.

The fear of the Lord is clarity. It is seeing God as He is and seeing yourself as you are. It is the beginning of wisdom.

You are not drifting. You are being led.