Springs Article 2021-06 (1) Mark 4:3-9Mark 4:10-13Mark 4:14-20 What are the 4 different kinds of soils (grounds) according to Mark 4:3-9? 1. Hardened soil – total resistance – no growth – unfruitful 2. Stony soil – internal resistance – little growth – unfruitful 3. Thorny soil – external resistance – stunted growth – unfruitful 4. Good soil – no resistance – total yieldedness – […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (4) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Like 11:9-13 Who invented prayer? Prayer is God’s idea, not man’s! God created you for worship and fellowship God wants you to rely and depend upon Him Prayer is communication with God Jeremiah 33:3, Acts 2:21 Who determines the course of my life? The course of your life is determined […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (3) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Like 11:9-13 What is prayer? Prayer is communication with God! Prayer includes praising, repenting, rededicating, committing, asking, interceding, thanking, Luke 11:1-4, Philippians 4:6-7 Why do I need to ask God for anything since He already knows my needs? God’s love necessitates that you have free will! Your free will includes […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (2) Romans 8:26-27Ephesians 6:16-181 Corinthians 14:14-15 What is the main role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? He is your Helper, John 14:16, Romans 8:26 He helps in your weaknesses by leading, guiding and strengthening you. He quickens you with divine life in your spirit, soul and body, Romans 8:11 What […]
Springs Articles 2021-05 (1) Romans 8:12-14Romans 8:15-17Romans 8:26-27 What does it mean for a believer to live after the flesh according to Romans 8:12-13? Being carnally-minded (senses-ruled and full of worldliness) Following the dictates of the sinful nature Being dominated by the works of the flesh according to Galatians 5:19-21 Being dominated by lust and pride according to 1 John 2:15-17 What […]
Springs Articles 2021-04 (2) Romans 8:9-13Romans 8:14-17Romans 8:26-27 Why is the Holy Spirit living in me as a true believer? John 14:26 (AMP, AMPC) He is your personal Helper, Comforter (Encourager), Advocate (Adviser and Defender), Intercessor, Counsellor (Teacher, Guide), Strengthener (Quickener), Standby (Backup, Rock) According to Romans 8:10 KJV, why is my body dead because […]
Springs Article 2021-04 (1) Romans 12:1-21 Corinthians 6:9-111 Corinthians 6:19-20 Why is my body the temple of the Holy Spirit? Ownership – your body is not yours. It belongs to God and should be used for His glory. The Spirit of the Most High lives within your body. Functioning – you are a member of the body of Christ and Christ […]
Springs Article 2021-03 (4) James 1:2-4Hebrews 6:10-15Hebrews 10:35-39 What should be my attitude towards adversity (tests and trials)? Faith and Patience! Faith and Patience = Meekness, Matthew 5:5, Hebrews 6:12 Meekness is staying power: the ability to persevere in faith Meekness is the ability to inherit the promises of God! Your faith needs to be accompanied by patience […]
Springs Article 2021-03 (3) Romans 5:3-5James 1:2-81 Corinthians 10:12-13 What is the way of escape from ‘temptations and trials’ according to 1 Corinthians 10:13? The way of escape is the way into victory! Victory includes ‘growing and development of character’ The way of escape does not necessarily mean an immediate escape from the undesirable situation. This […]
Springs Article 2021-03 (2) James 1:2-81 Corinthians 10:12-13Romans 5:3-5 Why does God allow me to go through ‘temptations and trials’? So that you can affirm/confirm your love for Him (your genuine love for God will be tested!) So that you can develop strength of character So that you can be challenged to grow unto spiritual maturity So that you can be validated/confirmed and thereby promoted to the […]