Truth Archive

Life brings us joy & sorrow, death & life, crucifixion and resurrection
John 5:28-29 After death we receive either resurrection of life or resurrection of damnation depending on how we have lived.
Our focus should be on our life after death. We can have eternal joy as we are willing to die to our own will.
John 19:41 to 20:9 tells us of Jesus’ crucifixion and his being raised after three days – his resurrection. He had told his apostles about this happening – Matt 16:21-23 but they missed the miracle due to their fear of man. 
Romans 6:3-4 We are to walk in newness of life as we die to our own will. Our lives become more meaningful as we have  a new nature and purpose.
John 9:1-9 Our lives are changed  as we become new creatures and others may not recognize us as in the case of the man blind from birth.
We need to be concerned about what God thinks.        
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John 16:23 Jesus is our avenue to God
Prayer is a two-way activity – conversing with God both talking and listening to him.
Jesus went apart to pray to God. We need to get alone with Him.
Watching and praying are vital. We need to hear God’s voice.
We can do things to make our prayers to God more effective.
Luke 18:1-8 Come continually to God and pray from our heart
v 11-14 be humble and honest
Mark 11:24-26 Pray believing in God and be forgiving to others
1 John 5:14 Ask according to God’s will. As we ask in faith he hears us.
Acts 10:1-33 The story of Cornelius, a devout, prayerful man.