The term “apostle” is used in scripture by those who walked with and lived during Jesus’ ministry on Earth. In its simplest form, it’s one who has been sent by Christ. So although we haven’t walked the Earth at the same time as Jesus during his earthly ministry, we are all sent by God to do His work.
Going up into heaven.
things to himself.”
When speaking of money to God, an offering is typically
any amount you give over ten percent of your income.
Is the stage of salvation referring to the spiritual re- birth that occurs when a person accepts Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. This rebirth is necessary because all humans are born sinful and need spiritual renewal. The Bible says in John 3:3 ESV, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
Morally right or justifiable; virtuous.
The action or process of being freed from sin or purified. It is the experience, beginning in regeneration, by which the believer is set apart to God’s purposes and is enabled to progress toward moral and spiritual maturity through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in him. Growth in grace should continue throughout the regenerated person’s life. Sanctification is the ongoing process of being made holy, which is achieved through the power of the Holy Spirit. This process involves the transformation of the believer’s heart and mind as they are conformed to the image of Christ. The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 3:18 ESV, “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.”
special abilities that God gives to His followers to use for His glory and for the benefit of others (1 Corinthians 12:7). Each of us has at least one spiritual gift, and it’s important to discover what ours are so that we can use them to serve others.
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to ovserve all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
"Pray then life this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil."
Is sometimes called Holy Communion. It is the Christian ordinance which Jesus Christ instructed that His followers do in Luke 22:14-20.
The study of the nature of God and religious belief.
The word “tithe” comes from Greek and Hebrew words that are translated as “ten percent.” Although this is a requirement for Old Testament believers, today we live by a new standard of grace. Even though we are not required by the church to give ten percent, it is a good starting point for those who want to sacrifice for the furtherance of the gospel through the ministry entrusted to your local church.
