Springs Article 2022-07 (1) Matthew 7:21-23Matthew 7:24-271 John 2:15-17Romans 12:1-2 How can I define the will of God? What God wants What pleases God What honours God What glorifies God What advances God’s kingdom What promotes God’s righteousness What aligns with the Word of God What does God want? Your consecration, Romans 12:1 Your sanctification, Romans 12:2 […]
Springs Article 2022-06 (1) Hebrews 11:1-7Proverbs 3:5-12James 2:14-26 What is faith? Faith is assurance and conviction!, Hebrews 11:1, ESV Your assurance and conviction comes from the Word of God The Word of God is the substance and evidence of faith The written Word of God is a legal document in the spirit Faith is confidence in and dependence on God’s […]
Springs Article 2022-05 (1) Isaiah 14:12-15Ezekiel 28:11-17Revelation 20:7-15 What is the meaning of Lucifer? The shinning one, the morning star! The bearer of light Lucifer was created full of wisdom and perfect in beauty Isaiah 14:12, Ezekiel 28:12 Who was Lucifer? Lucifer was the anointed cherub who covers! Lucifer was the top (most special) angel of God Cherubim are personal […]
Springs Article 2022-03 (2) Matthew 6:19-21Matthew 6:22-24Revelation 2:4-5 What is the meaning of first love? First love indicates what you love and treasure most! Your first love is what gets your best attention, anyday and anytime Your first love is what gets your best priority, day in and day out! Your first love can be seen […]
Springs Article 2022-02 (2) 1 Corinthians 13:1-31 Corinthians 13:4-81 Corinthians 13:9-13 What is the output of my embracing God’s love? 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Love for God! Do you love God? Does it show in your attitude towards the things of God in terms of time, talents, energy and money? Love for others! Do you love others? Are […]
Springs Article 2022-02 (1) 1 Corinthians 13:1-31 Corinthians 13:4-81 Corinthians 13:9-13 What is the foundation of love? The foundation of (genuine, spiritual) love is God! God is love 1 John 4:7-8 Human love is based on reason and emotion – it can turn to hatred when you are maltreated or offended Your love for God is […]
Springs Article 2021-08 (4) 2 Timothy 2:11-13Proverbs 4:20-271 Timothy 6:11-12 What is the meaning of faithfulness? Remaining loyal and steadfast Performing according to a pre-defined expectation Being committed and reliable What is the connection between faith and faithfulness? Faith and faithfulness are alternate sides of the same coin If you have genuine faith in something […]
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 2021-02 (3) 1 Corinthians 13:4-13Mark 12:29-33Matthew 5:43-48 Why is love the greatest commandment? God is love! 1 John 4:7-8 God created mankind in His own image and after His own likeness God created you for the purpose of relationship (intimacy) with Himself Genesis 1:26-27, Revelation 4:11 God loves you more than you love […]
Springs Article 2021-02 (2) John 15:9-171 Corinthians 13:1-13 How can I do a good thing and not have the love of God according to 1 Corinthians 13:1-3? No one is truly good without God! There is always pride and selfishness in what the flesh (i.e. ‘mind and body’ without God) produces Romans 3:10-26 People can produce good […]