Christ In You

"Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ." Romans 13:14

"Until Christ be formed in you." Galatians 4:19

"Christ in you, the hope of glory." Colossians 1:27

"Christ liveth in me." Galatians 2:20

"We are made partakers of Christ." Hebrews 3:14

"And of his fulness have all we received." John 1:16

"That ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." Ephesians 3:19

"Unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ." Ephesians 4:13

"For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." Galatians 3:27

"That we might live through him." 1 John 4:9

"For to me to live is Christ." Philippians 1:21

"Abide in me, and I in you." John 15:4

"And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us." 1 John 3:24

"God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts." Galatians 4:6

"But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Romans 8:9

"As thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them and thou in me." John 17:21-23

"Hereby we know that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit." 1 John 4:13

"Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world canot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you." John 14:17

"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." John 14:18

"Because I live, ye shall live also." John 14:19

"At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you." John 14:20

Daniel Arranged Chronologically

A couple of months ago I published an electronic book for the iPad that enables you to study the book of Daniel chronologically by kingdom. So all the prophecies in Daniel that relate to Medo-Persia, for example, are brought together. And all the prophecies that relate to Grecia are grouped together. This makes a great outline for the study of history. And by comparing what each chapter says about the same kingdom, we get a broader picture of the Bible's overall emphasis in regard to that kingdom.

I know of academies that have gone textbook free and are teaching all their classes on iPads. This would be a great resource for a school like that in teaching history and Bible prophecy together. This would also be a useful tool in conducting a Daniel seminar for the public. But anyone interested in better understanding the book of Daniel will find new insights here.

The electronic book is entitled, God Rules! The History of Daniel.

See the iTunes Preview

How To Be Saved

Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:21
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins."

1 Corinthians 15:3
"Christ died for our sins."

1 Peter 2:24
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed."

Sin

1 John 3:4
"Sin is the transgression of the law."

John 8:34
"Whosever committeth sin is the servant of sin."

Matthew 6:24
"No man can serve two masters."

Romans 6:16
"His servants ye are to whom ye obey."

The ACT of Conversion

Jeremiah 3:13
"Acknowledge thine iniquity."

Joshua 24:15
"Choose you this day whom ye will serve."

Isaiah 56:4
"Take hold of my covenant"

A Personal Covenant with God

Exodus 32:29
"Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord."

James 1:21
"And receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls."

How to Receive the Engrafted Word

Ask for it in prayer (Matthew 7:7, 8)
Acquire it through the Scriptures (Mark 4:20; 1 Peter 1:23)
Accept it by faith in Jesus (1 John 5:11-15)
Assimilate it into your life (Colossians 3:16, 17)

Satan's Character Not Discerned

"I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven." Luke 10:18.

"The scenes of the past and the future were presented to the mind of Jesus. He beheld Lucifer as he was first cast out from the heavenly places. He looked forward to the scenes of His own agony, when before all the worlds the character of the deceiver would be unveiled." The Desire of Ages, p. 490. (Emphasis supplied)

From the time of Satan's rebellion in heaven, the problem was not so much a misunderstanding of God's character, as it was of Satan's character.

"Not until the death of Christ was the character of Satan clearly revealed to the angels or to the unfallen worlds. The archapostate had so clothed himself with deception that even holy beings had not understood his principles. They had not clearly seen the nature of his rebellion." The Desire of Ages, p. 758.

"Satan is a deceiver. When he sinned in heaven, even the loyal angels did not fully discern his character. This was why God did not at once destroy Satan. Had He done so, the holy angels would not have perceived the justice and love of God. A doubt of God's goodness would have been as evil seed that would yield the bitter fruit of sin and woe. Therefore the author of evil was spared, fully to develop his character. Through long ages God has borne the anguish of beholding the work of evil, He has given the infinite Gift of Calvary, rather than leave any to be deceived by the misrepresentations of the wicked one." Christ's Object Lessons, p. 72. (Emphasis supplied)

If God had acted differently, His own character would have been misunderstood. But rather than leaving any to be deceived, God gave His Son to die for us. It was not God's, but Satan's character that was not perceived by the angels. Nor is it discerned by those who follow him today.

Marriage and Divorce

What is it exactly that makes a man and woman married? Does divorce automatically free you from your commitment to your spouse? Take a look at this:

Marriage and Divorce from God's Perspective

More on the Great Controversy

Last week I posted two entries on the subject of the great controversy. Today I'd like to recommend an article by Jack Blanco that was published eight years ago in the Adventist Review on this subject. I'm always encouraged to find other writers who see it as I do. Here's the link:

The (Abbreviated) Great Controversy

What God Promises You

• Renewal    2 Corinthians 5:17
• Rest    Matthew 11:28-30
• Acceptance    Romans 8:1
• Peace of mind    Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 119:165
• Peace with God    Romans 5:1
• Companionship    Matthew 28:20
• Comfort    Psalm 23:4; 2 Corinthians 1:4
• Protection    Psalm 121:7, 8
• Guidance    Psalm 34:8
• Insight    Psalm 119:99
• A reason to live    2 Corinthians 5:15
• Personal value    Isaiah 13:12
• Confidence for the future    Philippians 1:6
• Forgiveness and cleansing    Isaiah 1:18
• Assurance of eternal life    1 John 5:11-13
• Supportive help    Isaiah 41:10; 2 Peter 1:4
• Deliverance from your sins    Matthew 1:21
• Ability to keep you from falling    Jude 24
• Strength for every trial    1 Corinthians 10:13
• Fulness of joy and pleasures    Psalm 16:11
• Everything you need    Philippians 4:19
• Beyond your highest dreams    Ephesians 3:20

"And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13

"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon." Isaiah 55:6, 7