Springs Sermon 2023-03 (1) 1 Corinthians 6:9-20Matthew 5:27-30Galatians 5:19-23 What is the difference between kindness and goodness as mentioned in Galatians 5:22? What is the relationship between faith and faithfulness as mentioned in different versions of Galatians 5:22? What is meekness as mentioned in Galatians 5:23? What is the importance of self-control as mentioned in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Springs Articles 2020-10 (1) Galatians 5:16-21Galatians 5:22-26Romans 8:1-14 What is the greatest hindrance to pleasing God? The flesh: the carnal (body-ruled and unrenewed) mind Romans 8:6-8, AMPC What are the two major motivators of the works of the flesh? Pride and Selfishness! Pride: confidence in what you are and what you have (ego, rights, independence, self-esteem, […]