Abraham Adeyemi

Joshua 1:9 reminds us that courage is not optional for those who follow God.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
In a world filled with confusion, fear, and compromise, leaders who stand on God’s truth must walk in courage. That courage does not come from ourselves—it comes from trusting that God is with us wherever we go.
Stand firm. God is with you.
#Joshua19 #FaithOverFear #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianEncouragement #StandFirm

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Abraham Adeyemi

Good pastors don’t admonish you to regular church attendance merely for their own good.

Their paycheck doesn’t go up.
Their office doesn’t get bigger.
Their car doesn’t get nicer.
Their job doesn’t get easier.
Their crowns don’t get bigger.

In fact, a pastor faithfully provoking the people he loves to the good work of assembling with other believers can actually put him in a precarious position.

More faithful attendance actually puts more on his plate as a shepherd. His calendar grows and his time shrinks. He also risks coming across annoying or prying or pushy. Oft times, his efforts are ignored. That inevitably leaves him wondering if he’s gone too far or is coming across wrong or if he’s done something.

The vagueness of inconsistent church attendance can be quite….difficult.

(Yes. Pastors deal with human emotion, too. They are also the needy “sheep” of the pasture they lead in.)

Please understand that attending church is for YOUR benefit. Your family, kids and marriage will benefit from the preaching, corporate worship and act of obedience.

YOU receive the major blessing of church attendance, not your pushy pastor!

If you have a pastor that busts your chops for missing church, say a prayer of gratitude for him and his family today. Then, go. Be faithful to church.

- Borrowed

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Abraham Adeyemi

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Abraham Adeyemi

Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Galatians 2:16



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Abraham Adeyemi

Romans 8:1 KJV
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

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Abraham Adeyemi

Romans 8:28 KJV
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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Abraham Adeyemi

Complete In Him

And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. Colossians 2:10



Do you have moments when you feel like you are just not good enough? Moments when you feel like you are not complete, or that things are missing in your life. Well, I have good news for you. The sixth truth of salvation in our list is that you are complete. Let that sink in for a moment:


 

You are complete in Christ. (Colossians 2:10)


 

At the moment of salvation, not only did you receive the Holy Spirit as a seal and a promise of Heaven, but you were also given everything you need to live a life that can bring God glory and praise.


 

These are truths that, if you keep them in mind, will help you maintain a heart of gratitude and thankfulness. So, thank God for making you complete in Jesus Christ. Thank Him for the Holy Spirit that seals you and gives you a guarantee of redemption and the inheritance of Heaven. Thank Him for all the spiritual blessings. Thank Him for the freeness of salvation and for salvation itself.


 

Finally, the seventh truth of salvation is that you have everything you need to live a thankful life. Colossians 2:6 says that you are to walk with the Lord the same way you received Him: by faith. This is the fellowship, the walk with the Lord, that you were created to have. Just as Adam and Eve walked with God in the Garden of Eden in the coolness of the day, sweet fellowship is what God wants to have with you. Pray without ceasing (I Thessalonians 5:17). Communicate with Him. Walk with Him.



 

All these things are true if you have received Jesus Christ by faith. So, no matter what happens in life, you can be thankful.

Jim Scudder, Jr.

Senior pastor of the Quentin Road Baptist Church, president of Dayspring Bible College, and host of InGrace TV and Radio.

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Abraham Adeyemi

Separated for a Purpose

Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither. But Zerubbabel, and Jeshua, and the rest of the chief of the fathers of Israel, said unto them, Ye have nothing to do with us to build an house unto our God; but we ourselves together will build unto the Lord God of Israel, as king Cyrus the king of Persia hath commanded us. Ezra 4:2–3



If you read Ezra 4:2-3 on its own, Zerubbabel’s response seems a bit rude, doesn’t it? It seems like the people of the land just want to help build God’s House. In response, Zerubbabel says, “No, we are good. We are okay. We do not need your help. We are going to build this ourselves because God and the King of Persia have sent us here.”


 

Once Zerubbabel and Joshua refuse them, it becomes evident who these people are. If these people had meant what they said about building the Temple, would they have weakened the hands of the people of Judah in verse four? No. Of course not.



They would have stood outside of the Temple foundation and held a prayer service. They would have found ways that they could help. Instead, they did everything they could to hinder the rebuilding of the Temple.



These people were adversaries who wanted to compromise the work of God. If Zerubbabel and Joshua had failed to realize their deception and accepted their first offer of help, then it would have been a disaster.




What we have here is the principle of Biblical Separation set before us. It is important that we separate along doctrinal lines. For example, someone may be a sincere, well-meaning person, and we may be able to stand with him on social or political issues, but if this person is giving a wrong gospel, then we cannot work with that person in that area. We cannot compromise just for the sake of cooperation. There must be some separation, and that is the principle that we see here in these Scriptures.

Pastor Mark Julian

Dean of Dayspring Bible College & Seminary

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Abraham Adeyemi

Once Upon A Tree

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2:24


The greatest story ever told does not start with, “Once upon a time…” It starts with “Once upon a tree…” No story from the imagination of man can compare with the story of God’s love for us. Many times, an author writes a story to illustrate an attribute of God or a biblical truth. However, nothing can even come close to God Himself showing us His love.

God knew before Creation that He would have to die on the cross for the sin of mankind. Despite this fact, He still created us and was willing to send His Son to die so we could be with Him in Heaven. Jesus was willing to take on the sin of the world and be separated from His Father for us. His love for us will be evidenced throughout eternity by the scars He will forever bear from the anguish He suffered on the cross.

Just as no man can fully illustrate His love, no story can have the impact that His death and resurrection have on our lives. Because His death paid the price of our sin, it is the reason we can have eternal life. All we have to do is accept His death as the payment for our sins. Jesus promised eternal life to “whosoever believeth,” but nothing man can do can change our eternal destiny. We are sinners destined for Hell without Christ; only His death and resurrection can change that. No matter how inspirational, motivating, or well-written, no other story can save souls.
Christ knew that many would reject Him, but He saw the countless number of souls in Heaven and gave Himself for us. We have hope because He was willing to pay for our sins “once upon a cross.” Let us share that hope with someone today.


First Published: November 12, 2015

Dr. James Scudder
Founder of the Quentin Road Baptist Church, Dayspring Bible College, and InGrace Ministries.

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Abraham Adeyemi

Vengeance or Forgiveness?

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:33–34

We are all familiar with the courtroom process: a conviction has been delivered and the judge stands ready to sentence the guilty party. The victims or surviving family come before the court and testify about their injury, grief, and sorrow. In the legitimate interest of justice, many appeal for the most stringent sentence possible.

We understand why those afflicted by injustice cry out for vengeance. We would have a much harder time understanding why an injured party would ask that the accused be shown mercy. Yet, this is exactly what happened as Jesus Christ was being crucified by the hand of man. If ever a man had a right to cry out for vengeance, it would be the only Innocent Man Who ever lived: Jesus Christ.
Yet, Jesus Christ did not cry out for vengeance. In love and compassion, He asked that mercy be given to His abusers, accusers, and murderers. The love that Jesus Christ has for them, and for us, is truly beyond our comprehension.

We should never doubt the love of Jesus Christ or His willingness to forgive. Perhaps you feel that you are beyond hope or forgiveness. Maybe you feel that you have ruined things beyond repair. Do not doubt our Savior’s ability or willingness to forgive. Do not doubt our Savior’s love.

C.J. Armstrong

Faculty Member - Dayspring Bible College & Seminary.

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