Bible Gems

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In the Presence of God

13 years ago   -  8 comments

Why does God sometimes seem distant and impersonal? Is it true that He actually wants to be closely acquainted with us? Let's prayerfully study the scriptures to see what this means. Numerous and powerful are the promises that the intimate presence of God can be with us. Thoughtfully read the following promises, considering their potent message. "For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that i...

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Glorious Prospect

13 years ago   -  4 comments

What is life eternal in the simplest of language? "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." John 17:3 What does it mean to 'Know God'? How is that experience gained? First, let's look in history at the lives of some who 'knew God'. "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend." - Exodus 33:11 Moses, the meekest man on earth (Numbers 12:3), had the experience of speaking wi...

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What is Life Eternal?

14 years ago   -  2 comments

What is salvation, or life eternal? How would you say it in the simplest language? In fact, Jesus Himself sums it up in just two words. He says: " And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. " - John 17:3 Put in the simplest language, life eternal is to "know God". If we know God, we have life eternal! We can know all the Bible prophecies, the fundamental doctrines of the Bible, the signs of the end as foretold in th...

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Why Do We Live?

14 years ago   -  13 comments

Have you ever asked that question? (Particularly as young people, we may not think about this much. Well, at least I can see that from my own experience!) However, the question is most important, and the answer is crucial. Let's see what the Bible Says. What does it mean to be a Christian? According to Webster's Dictionary a Christian is "A real disciple of Christ" or "A believer in the religion of Christ." What or who is the example for Christians? Well, of course! It is Christ. Je...

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King Will & the Three Judges

14 years ago   -  8 comments

Making decisions isn't always easy. Sometimes we are torn between two options, we want to do one thing, yet perhaps it isn't the best thing to do. Next time you're faced with such a decision, remember King Will and the three judges. Once Upon a Time... Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there lived a king by the name of William, or Will for short. King Will's kingdom ruled the entire world. Whatever king Will said, would be done. His word was always the final word...

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Lessons from a Gemstone

14 years ago   -  5 comments

Volcanoes are powerfully destructive, yet they can produce a very beautiful type of rock. It is called an agate, and has great diversity of colour, shape and form. Let's take a journey from the volcano to the polished gem stone and see if God has any precious lessons for us to discover. Dad and Emmanuel fossicking for agates. Most agates are formed in air bubbles in volcanic lava. Super-hot silica can flow into these air cavities, wholly or partially filling them. This silica flow forms...

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Rest for the Weary

14 years ago   -  3 comments

Do the stresses and pressures of life sometimes wear away at you till you've just had enough of going on? It might be pressures from work, school, family or friends and you're just longing for some kind of relief. Don't give up! Jesus promises just the relief you long for. "Come unto me, all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke [is] eas...

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