Should man struggle with that which is not of his nature? It should come to man’s understanding, if he is not a believer, that his true nature is one of sin and selfishness, oriented toward only himself but this is not the case for those that believe in Christ Jesus. By allowing Jesus to enter in our hearts, to accept Him… and gain His light in our lives, is to learn a different nature and find His nature will guide us in this life. We must not allow the worries and anxieties we feel from our human condition to overpower the love God has shared with us. Has not Jesus said,“For I say to you, that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.”(1) If we believe in Jesus as the Son of God, and having accepted Him in our lives, this is more than the hypocrites who claim to be of God and yet know nothing of God. Are we not then in the light of God… and it is His righteousness God sees first, and it is this that is our surety to gain entrance in to heaven. Have we the faith of this? Faith is to be something known, for the christian, and it is our faith that shall carry us through… for God is our hope, and our hope is His salvation of our lives. Let us know this to be true and find a stronger faith than we’ve had before.

(1) Matt 5:20

SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:5-14

5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.a 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, 14 for it is light that makes everything visible. This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Find here the same words used above.

I am giving you tools this time to use at your leisure and for your own follow up to: more Scripture, further study, accessibility and understanding of God’s word. I pray it will be more than chance for you to use them, the resources, and you find them easy to use and follow.

Nave’s Topical Bible Concordance

Originally produced by Orville J. Nave, A.M., D.D., LL.D. while serving as a Chaplin in the United States Army, he referred to this work as “the result of fourteen years of delightful and untiring study of the Word of God.” Naves Topical Bible consists of 20,000+ topics and subtopics, and 100,000 references to the Scriptures.

Nave’s Topical is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.

Strong’s Exhaustive Condordance

The Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance is the most complete, easy-to-use, and understandable concordance for studying the original languages of the Bible. Combining the text of the King James Bible with the power of the Greek and Hebrew Lexicons, any student or pastor can gain a clear understanding of the Word to enrich their study.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

For generations, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge has been an enduring cross-reference resource for Bible students worldwide. This highly respected and nearly exhaustive compilation of cross-references was developed by R.A. Torrey from references in the Rev. Thomas Scott’s Commentary and the Comprehensive Bible. With nearly 500,000 cross-references it is the most thorough source available.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.

Bible Commentaries with thirteen different links for a well rounded view of the different understandings of various Authors.

Encyclopedias with three different sources.

(source 1) This encyclopedia, written in 1896 by Ashley S. Johnson, founder of Johnson Bible College, was and is designed for busy people who wish to increase their knowledge of the oracles of God.

(source 2) Here is a short study on thirty-three animals mentioned in the Bible. Some of the animals have alternate names as we know them today.

(source 3) An exhaustive Biblical encyclopedia that details every significant word in the Bible. Contains articles by nearly 200 scholars about every aspect of the culture, language, people, and literature of the Bible.

Dictionaries consisting of five (5) different choices.

ATTN: this link brings with it Biblical resources to include, Archaeology of Egypt and Canaan in ancient times, The GodWeb, The Jesus Seminar and Interpreting Ancient Manuscripts Web, plus many more.

This link (courtesy of Bible Resources.org) provides you with seventeen Bible versions and well over one hundred (100) different languages from around the world. This leaves absolutely no stone unturned and no excuse not to be able to read a translation of your choice.

This is a link to what is being called,“Net Bible,” and it comes with plenty of references to all the information provided within.

This is a link to get a free download of some of God’s word in Arabic.

A free down load and link for a Bible in Russian.

A free download and link for a King James version in English.

A link through,“World Bible Translation Center,” to get a free download in your language.

You can also search on your own… should you want to here

I can only hope all this will help you… this is the goal here… to find the help you need to discover the depth of love God has for you. God loves us all so much… He gave His only Son for us all, believers and non-believers. This is the reason for this Group… to allow those that don’t know Him to find Him, and if you know Him to strengthen your faith.

Please pray before you begin… may God bless you with His understanding revealed.

Your Brother in Christ Jesus,

Russ

Russ … all I can say I WOW You are my brother Eph. 1:5 and He is our Father; Calvery Chapel Lahabra, CA is online and our Pastor Lance is going through the book of Ephesians this month; My favorite part of the bible since I started my Ribbons of Hope Project which I will share in this group in my writings to be added as I go along here. I just had not “found the right place to put them” Until Now.

You have shewn the light on me for decisions that God will help me make and it’s in his word that those choices will come. Amen!

Peace Be With You Always,
Lei

Hi MaryMac,
Thank You. I am delighted and look forward to adding to this inspiring group. Thank you and Peace Always Lei