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Honor God and Deliver His Benefits

There’s a big difference between KNOWING ABOUT GOD and KNOWING GOD IN A PERSONAL WAY. We all long for intimacy or closeness. And we have this tendency to search for it in the wrong places. What we need most of all is to develop intimacy with the right person---God. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/experience-god/10207147049626261

Honor God and Deliver His Benefits

It’s not what you know; it’s who you know. Sometimes, this world does not honor educational attainment, career achievements, or social status. More often than not, it only recognizes who you are connected to. Connections pave the way to opportunities like scholarships, a slot in a particular job, and even a promotion. Yes, this seems unfair. But this world is not designed for fair. And come to think of it, when it comes to grace, we do not get what we really deserve. Psalm 103:10 says, “He does not treat us as our sins deserve, or pay us back for our wrongs.” Instead of punishment, He gives us mercy. Jesus, Who is grace personified, took the punishment for us instead. Therefore, it is good to get to know Jesus. Know that we have good connections with Him. From Him comes an endless supply of undeserved favor and blessings. 2 Pet. 3:18 says, ‘Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord.” That is the most important thing that He wants from us. He wants a relationship. Th

Honor God and Deliver His Benefits

To remember means “to recapture the past”, “to come back to memories”, “to think about”, “to behold past events in the mind”. On the other hand, exploit means “a notable achievement, feat, or work”. Remembering is a mental activity. All that happens in life becomes part of the memory. It is a very simple task of the brain but it has a tremendous effect in the quality of your life. Never underestimate the power of remembering. What you frequently remember (keep on thinking about or focusing your mind on) affects the quality of your living. The quality of your thinking leads you to right living. The good news is that we can control our minds. God has given us free will – the POWER TO MAKE A CHOICE. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “… God has given us the spirit of power, love, and self-control.” We have a will to surrender our soul: our emotions, our will, and our minds (bad memories) to God, so we can become champ

Daniel was a good role model. He was a Jew and at that time, taken captive by the Babylonians. But despite his situation, Daniel still stood out and was still chosen as a scholar. This is due to the fact that despite his being a captive and being under the decrees of a different leadership, he never forgot his God. In everything he did, he acknowledged the One True God. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/power-for-living-the-daniel-life/10206962434931009

In Acts 9:5 Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” Have you asked that same question yourself? This God is not a generic God. He is not common. He is the One True God. There are so many Bible scriptures that support that fact. John 17:3 says, “...the only true and real God.” Isaiah 43:10 says, “Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.” Isaiah 44:6 says, “I am at the beginning and will be at the end. There is no God except for Me.” Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/undefeatable-god/10206928050311415?utm_source=San+Fernando+Christian+Community&utm_campaign=a853b18ecf-SFCC_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2f32ef55eb-a853b18ecf-

Honor God and Deliver His Benefits

Prov. 3:5,6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, on your own intelligence rely not. In all your ways be mindful of him and he will make straight your paths.” We all know that grace is the undeserved, unmerited favor of God. Other than that, grace is the power of God available to meet our needs without any cost to us. How do we avail of and enjoy the gift of grace? First, we must TRUST insted of trying. Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/keep-calm-lean-on-grace/10206848302677774

I'm pretty sure everyone has thought about that question at one point. But looking closely, we realize that no one is good, except God. Romans 3:10 says, "There is no one who is good; not one." Still not convinced? How about Isaiah 64:6: "We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags." So maybe our question should be, "Why do good things happen to bad people (like me)?" Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people/10206801300182741

Here is the continuation of last weekend's question and answer. If you missed the 1st half, you can view the summary here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/q-a-about-the-bible-god-jesus-grace-etc/10206701709173028 or listen to the teaching here: http://tw.sermon.net/main/main/20480002 1. If all people inherit the 'original sin' from Adam, where do babies go, including those who are aborted? Paano ang kaligtasan ng mga sanggol na pinalaglag at mga baby pa lang ay namatay na? Read more: https://www.facebook.com/notes/sfcc-champion/q-a-part-2-about-the-bible-god-jesus-grace-etc/10206756109893012

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.