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(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Basis For Peace And Joy: "Experiencing and maintaining God's peace and joy are directly related to a believer's continued intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ(based on John 14:27; 15:11; 16:33; Rom 14:17; Gal 5:22)"

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Characteristics Of Those Who Exhibit Biblical Hope In Their Daily Walk: "- Have received salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ(Rom 8:24-25; 1 Thess 5:8; 1 Pet 1:3) - Are joyful(Rom 5:2; 12:12; 15:13) - Are peaceful(Rom 15:13) - Are encouraged by Scripture(Rom...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) The Realization Of Biblical Hope: "Biblical hope is a gift of God's grace(2 Thess 2:16-17) and is linked to the Good News of Jesus Christ(Rom 5:1-2; 8:23-25; Eph 1:18-23; 4:4; Col 1:21-23; 1 Thess 5:8; 1 Pet 1:3)" "Since our hope is an unquestioned certainty...

And from a different angle, here is what hinders our prayers to be ineffective... "- He does not listen when we hold on to or harbor sins in our hearts(Psalm 66:18) - He does not answer when we ask in doubt(James 1:6-7) - He answers No when our prayer in not in accordance to His will(2 Cor...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) "The Accompaniments Of Biblical Hope: - Hope is closely linked with faith and love(1 Cor 13:13; Gal 5:5-6; Eph 4:1-6) - Faith, hope and love are foundational characteristics of a godly person(Eph 1:15-18; Col 1:3-5; 1 Thess 1:2-3)"

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) The Basis For Biblical Hope: "According to God's Word, to have Biblical hope means to remain steadfast while we eagerly wait for and have the sure expectation of divine, saving actions that are grounded in: - The character of God the Father(Psalm 33:18...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Hope: "The hope that God has provided for us is not merely a wish. Neither is it dependant on other people, possessions or circumstances for its validity. Instead, Biblical hope is an application of our faith that supplies a confident expectation in...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Three Levels Of Problems(Feeling, Doing & Heart) Heart Level: "The heart is described in Scripture in many varied but related ways. For example: - The "heart" refers to one's character or inner life with its desires and purpose for living(Gen 6:5; 8:21; Deut...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Three Levels Of Problems(Feeling, Doing & Heart) Doing Level: "Our problems also involve the "doing level" which are our thoughts, words and actions(Matt 5:21-22, 27-28; Gal 5:19-21; Col 3:5-9)" For example -Self-Centered Life(Self-Centered Deeds) -...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Three Levels Of Problems(Feeling, Doing & Heart) Feeling Level: - "Our feelings cover wide range of emotions and do not always accurately reflect the condition of our heart. Some distressing feelings may be the result of sin committed at the "doing" and "heart"...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Three Levels Of Problems: "While we may only be alert to our problems at one or two levels, all problems have three levels: feeling, doing and heart. Generally, we perceive problems only at the feeling and doing levels. Since we often do not understand the full...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Principles(23-26) Hope In The Midst Is Trials: - "Principle #23 - Trials and testings will develop and mature us in Christ If we respond in God's way(Rom 5:3-5; James 1:2-4). He never devises evil or harm for you; rather His plans for us are Good(Gen...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Principles(20-22) Hope In The Midst Of Trials: - "Principle #20 - Those in Christ are freed from the power and penalty of sin(Rom 6:6-7, 14, 18, 23)" - "Principle #21 - God will not allow believers to be tested or tempted beyond what they can bear. He...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Principles(15-19) "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Biblical Dynamics Of Walking The Upward Path... (Biblical change affects our thoughts, words and actions) ...One Step At A Time - "Confess specific, recognized sins(Psalm 51:1-4, 6-10, 17; James 5:16; 1 John 1:9) - Repent(Prov 9:6; 28:13; Acts 26:20; 2 Cor...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Importance of Doing the Word - "Our love for Jesus Christ is evidenced by our obedience to God's Word(based on Luke 6:46; John 14:23-24; 1 John 2:3-4; 5:3; 2 John 1:6). Our rewards in Heaven will also be based on our obedience to Him(based on 2 Cor 5:10; Col...

John 8:44; 10:10; 1 John 2:16... His best attacks are the ones that don't even feel like an attack, until damage has been done. Usually by those close to us so our guard is down to do even more damage. Relationships are usual target of his.. especially marriages. A close friend of mine pointed...

(Self-Confrontation Textbook) Importance Of Following God's Way - "Bema Seat of Christ Jesus: We will be judged on what we have done(Matt 16:27; Rom 14:10-13; 1 Cor 3:10-15; 2 Cor 5:10)" - "Only God's standard is eternal(Psalm 119:89, 160; 1 Pet 1:24-25), acceptable and valid(Deut 11:26-28...

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