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 2022-01 (3) John 15:1-3John 15:4-6John 15:7-10 What is the master key to bearing fruit for Christ? Abide in Christ (stay actively connected to Him) You abide in Christ by abiding in His Word and in His Love John 15:7-10 Abiding in Christ includes prayer and fellowship with other believers Prayer is a demonstration […]
Springs Article 2021-11 (2) Genesis 3:1-6Genesis 3:7-131 Timothy 2:8-14 Why did God put the tree of the knowledge of good and evil at the centre of the Garden of Eden? To test man’s love for Him and to test man’s faith in Him Your faith and love will be tested The proof of faith and love […]
Springs Article 2021-11 (1) Genesis 3:1-6Genesis 3:7-13Genesis 2:15-18 Why did God rest on the 7th day? Because His works were finished and they were perfect Everything God made was good! Every good and perfect gift comes from above, James 1:17 Why did God plant the Garden of Eden as recorded in Genesis 2:8? The Garden of Eden […]
Springs Article 2021-07 (2) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Luke 11:9-13 What is importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13? Persistence Audacity Determination Asking with boldness Asking without double-mindedness Asking with the firm expectation of receiving James 1:6-8, 5:16-18 What are the factors that facilitate importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13? Relationship Righteous/godly need Compassion (Love) Conviction/Confidence […]
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 […]
Springs Article 2021-03 (1) James 1:2-41 Corinthians 10:12-13Romans 5:3-5 What is Hope? The optimistic expectation of a future outcome The joyful expectation of a promised future What is the difference between Faith and Hope? Faith is the substance of Hope! Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the content; Hope is the container You can’t keep Faith if you lose Hope Stay positive: a negative attitude […]
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 […]
Springs Articles 2021-02 (1) Colossians 3:12-171 John 4:7-121 John 4:16-21 What is the proof of spiritual maturity? The fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love! Love is the greatest quality of the Kingdom, 1 Corinthians 13:13 This is referring to spiritual love, also known as the God-kind of love The God-kind […]