JOHN THE BAPTIST’S BIRTH PROMISED

Luke 1:5–19 Zacharias was a priest. He was a spiritual man. He was humble and poor. He and his wife had no children. Both now are growing old. He had been faithful to God all his life. God does bless those who are faithful to Him. Faithfulness shows: (1) concern for God, (2) consecration to...

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE OUTLINES

 (Genesis 16–18) The three chapters of this reading record more experiences of Abraham which show the development (and sometimes the digression) of the faith of Abraham. Genesis 16—Compromise of Abraham. This was a very sinful compromise. •Suggesting of the compromise: Sarah, Abraham’s wife, suggested the compromise which demonstrates how very subtle temptation can be. •Specifics...

KINGDOM OF GOD

Concept of God’s kingly or sovereign rule, encompassing both the realm over which rule is exerted (Matt. 4:8; 24:7; Mark 6:23; Luke 4:5; Rev. 16:10) and the exercise of authority to reign (Luke 19:12; Rev. 17:12, 17–18). The kingdom of God is significant in the nation of Israel, the proclamation of the gospel, and presence...

Access to God

1. Is of God. Ps 65:4.2. Is by Christ. Joh 10:7, 9; 14:6; Ro 5:2; Eph 2:13; 3:12; Heb 7:9, 25; 10:19; 1 Pe 3:18.3. Is by the Holy Spirit. Eph 2:18.4. Obtained through faith. Ac 14:27; Ro 5:2; Eph 3:12; Heb 11:6.5. Follows upon reconciliation to God. Col 1:21, 22.6. In Prayer. See Prayer....

To God Be The Glory

MIDIPs 29:2; 96:8; 105:1–8; Jn 3:16; 10:6; 14:6; 8; Ac 4:21; Ro 16:27; Ga 1:3–5; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; 1 Jn 3:21. To God be the glory, great things he hath done! So loved he the world that he gave us his Son, Who yielded his life an atonement for sin, And opened the life...