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This weekend, nagging questions about the Bible, about God, Jesus, about grace, etc were collated and answered. Here are the frequently asked questions: 1. Bakit patuloy padin akong nagkakasala kung tinanggap ko na si Jesus? I’m Christian, but still sin. How can u say that I'm right in God’s eyes? John 1:12 says “To all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” We are three-part beings. You are a spirit, you have a soul, and you live in a body. Genesis 2:7 says, "The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man's nostrils, and the man became a living soul.” When we received Jesus and His salvation, we were made whole, complete, & perfect. We still commit sin but our spirit remains unstained. Look at it this way: My spirit has been “saved”. Ezekiel 36:26 My soul is being saved. James 1:21 My bod

Everything in the Bible points to Jesus and what He has done in the cross. So when we read the Bible, read it through the lens of the cross. When your sight is blurry, get corrective lenses. In 1 Cor. 1:18, it says that, “For the word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” In studying the Word, always notice which covenant is in force. God never changes, but the ‘way’ He deals with man depends on the particular covenant-relationship. There are 3 main covenants of the Bible and each one shows how one could qualify for the presence & promises of God. In the Abraham covenant, what qualified him was his faith. This overflowed to his family & to his descendants. Therefore, the covenant is according to pedigree or bloodline. In the Moses covenant, it is according to performance. Romans 3:20 says, “No one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law command. The law simply shows us how

God's Word is food for the soul. Reading it, meditating on it, and studying it is a lifetime habit. It is rife with fresh revelations everyday. Why do you need to study the Bible? Study the Bible to get to know God who loves you (yes, YOU!) so much. This is God's love letter to you. There is nothing you can say or do to make God love you more. He already loves you perfectly. But as you read the Bible, you discover & realize His goodness, His greatness, & the depth of His mercy---and surely, you will fall in love with Him. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/gets-ko-na/10206607661061884?pnref=story

Being natural seekers, people look for answers to the existential question, "Who am I"? If we do not know how to see ourselves the right way, we will be believing a false identity about ourselves. From the last of the series of teachings about IDENTITY. This topic will let you know your true identity in Christ! For the summary, click here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/nice-to-meet-me-too/10206551941828938

Have you really tried looking at yourself and finding out the real you? It is very important to know your real identity. The existential life questions are "Who am I?", Why am I here?", and "Where am I going?" Start getting to know the real you---the one who is identified with Christ. That is you. And as your self-image becomes clean and clear, so will everything else in your life.

How many sins must you commit to be called a sinner? The answer, surprisingly, is a big zero. The truth is that we are born sinners because of our bloodline which stems from Adam. It was because of what one man did (Adam) that we became sinners. It is not because of what we have done. Birth, not behavior, determines identity. Behavior reveals identity but it does not produce it. We were born unacceptable to God. And sadly, our birth defects can never be solved by our good performance. But because of Jesus, we're reborn in right standing with Him.

Why is it important to have the right foundation? Storms are guaranteed in this lifetime. Luke 6:47-48 says, "When the floods come" and not "If the floods come". Having the right foundation will cause us to survive the storms and floods of life. Let Jesus be your anchor and all will be wll despite circumstances. It is also important to have the right foundation so that we can discern the truth. In the Bible, 'truth' means 'light'. The profusion of media inputs leaves us exposed to different doctrines and ideas. It is important to be able to filter these information and just embrace those which are true and acceptable.

Life is like a series of doors. These doors offer options or choices. The question is: HOW will you know which door to enter? How will you know the right choice in life? John 14:26 says, "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." We have a Guide, a Helper. We only have to tap into the Source of all wisdom.

We all have 'daddy issues'. No father is perfect. But if you yearn for your relationship with him to be fixed, forgive your earthly father. He may be an absentee father perhaps in the physical. He may not be attending to your emotional needs. A lot of fathers are not very good at displaying their affections and emotions. Some of you may have experienced being raised by an abusive dad. He may have hurt you physically, emotionally, verbally, or even sexually. This may have scarred you for all your life, but there is one way to heal---forgive. One way to be able to forgive is to pray for his salvation. Let's accept the truth---Jesus is our only hope. Nothing you can do can change your father. Only Jesus can. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/whos-your-real-daddy/10206221808375808

There are 4 things that a good father does. First, he teaches. Psalm 78:5-8 says, "He commanded our fathers to teach to their children, so the next generation might know (even children not yet born) and they in turn will teach their own children; so each generation should set its hope anew on God and not let God's works go out of their minds.” The goal is for every generation to know the will of God. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/4-things-a-good-father-does/10206244441301617

Growth is a process. It means to develop from a lower or simpler form into a higher, more complex, or advanced form. It is to mature or increase in size, number, value, or strength. In 1 John 15:8, it says, "My Father's glory is shown by bearing much fruit." If a fruit-bearing tree does not grow, then it won't be able to bear any fruit. That means the tree is not successful in achieving its purpose---which is to bear fruit. In the same way, it is God's will for all of us to become successful. Ephesians 4:12-15 says, “we shall become mature people, reaching to the very height of Christ’s’ full stature . Then we shall no longer be children…instead we must grow up n every way to Christ." When we succeed in different areas of our lives (marriage, work, school, relationships, etc.), we are displaying and giving back God's glory. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/growth-progress-2-get-ready-get-setlets-grow/10206154701618181

When people ask you how you are, how do you respond? In Psalm 1:1-3, it says, “Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. Instead, he delights in the teachings of the Lord & meditates on it day & night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water bearing fruit each season. His leaves never wither & in whatever he does, he prospers.” In addition, Psalm 52:8 also says, “I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever.” Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/growth-progress/10206107423436256

Pressure is inevitable. The issue therefore is not on the pressure or on the source. The focus should be on learning to handle it when it comes. What you do under pressure is what makes the difference. It is what sets you apart from the 'common'. The 'common' do not handle pressure well. 2 Cor. 1:8-11, Paul says, “We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us. And you are helping us by praying for us. Then many people will give thanks because God has graciously answered so many prayers for our safety." There are 4 thin

We are all born selfish. It is in our old nature. But Jesus died for us, and with His death, our old nature died with Him. Thus, we are now givers and not takers. Abundant giving results in abundant living. God rewards generosity if it is accompanied with the right heart. He does not actually bless the 'giving' or the amount, but He blesses the right heart or the attitude that goes with it. Hebrews 11:6 says, "believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him." He rewards in terms of material blessing. 2 Cor. 9:10 says, “God supplies seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources & produce a great harvest of generosity in you. Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God." God provides seeds for you to dispense and the breas He gives is for your personal consumption. When we are blessed to bless others, peop

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