THE PASSION OF CHRIST
He died . . . Why? 
Who is Jesus?
Jesus, the Son of God, was sent by God to be the Savior of the whole world. Before he was born, an angel of the Lord announced that his name was to be Jesus and that he would be called “the Son of God Most High” (Luke 1.32).
In Hebrew, the name “Jesus” means “the Lord saves.”
Why did he have to die?
Jesus told his followers that he came to earth as a servant to “give his life to rescue many people” (Mark 10.45) and that he would “suffer terribly,” be rejected and killed, “but three days later rise to life (Luke 9.22).
The four Gospels in the New Testament tell about Jesus’ suffering and death. So, too, does "The Passion of the Christ" (2004), a film that portrays the last twelve hours of Jesus’ life.
But the story doesn’t end there.
Let ’s start at the beginning.
When God created the world, everything God created was good. But the first two people, Adam and Eve, disobeyed God and their disobedience caused sin to enter the world.
Adam sinned, and that sin brought death into the world. Now everyone has sinned, and so everyone must die. (Romans 5.12)
God then sent his own Son, Jesus, to pay the price for our sin by suffering and dying on a cross.
The prophet Isaiah, writing around the 6th century B.C., said these words about God’s servant who would suffer and die for our sins and help put us right with God. Christians have come to understand that this passage from Isaiah describes how Jesus suffered and died so that we would be forgiven.
He suffered and endured
great pain for us,
but we thought his suffering
was punishment from God.
He was wounded and crushed
because of our sins;
by taking our punishment,
he made us completely well.
All of us were like sheep
that had wandered off.
We had each gone our own way,
but the LORD gave him
the punishment we deserved.
. . .
The LORD decided his servant
would suffer as a sacrifice
to take away the sin
and guilt of others.
. . .
Although he is innocent,
he will take the punishment
for the sins of others,
so that many of them
will no longer be guilty.
. . .
Others thought he was a sinner,
but he suffered for our sins
and asked God to forgive us.
(Isaiah 53.4-6, 10-12)
Sin separates us from God.
Sin is both doing what is wrong and not doing what is right.
Everyone who sins breaks God’s law, because sin is the same as breaking God’s law. (1 John 3.4)
But there’s good news! God loves us and forgives us and sent Jesus to set us free!
The apostle Paul was a Christian in the first century A.D. He understood that sin causes us to be unacceptable to God and that only God could do something for us. Paul wrote:
In the past you were dead because you sinned and fought against God. You followed the ways of this world and obeyed the devil. . . ..But God was merciful! We were dead because of our sins, but God loved us so much that he made us alive with Christ, and God’s wonderful kindness is what saves you. (Ephesians 2.1-5)
True, we have all sinned and fallen short, but…
God treats us much better than we deserve, and because of Christ Jesus, he freely accepts us and sets us free from our sins. God sent Christ to be our sacrifice. Christ offered his life’s blood, so that by faith in him we could come to God. And God did this to show that in the past he was right to be patient and forgive sinners. This also shows that God is right when he accepts people who have faith in Jesus.
Christ died for us at a time when we were helpless and sinful. No one is really willing to die for an honest person, though someone might be willing to die for a truly good person. But God showed how much he loved us by having Christ die for us, even though we were sinful. (Romans 3.24-26; 5.6-8)
There’s more good news! Jesus is alive! God raised him from death on that first Easter!
The women who had seen Jesus die on Friday went to the tomb where he had been buried.Very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices that they had prepared. When they found the stone rolled away from the entrance, they went in. But they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus, and they did not know what to think.
Suddenly two men in shining white clothes stood beside them. The women were afraid and bowed to the ground. But the men said, “Why are you looking in the place of the dead for someone who is alive? Jesus isn’t here! He has been raised from death. Remember that while he was still in Galilee, he told you, ‘The Son of Man will be handed over to sinners who will nail him to a cross. But three days later he will rise to life.’” Then they remembered what Jesus had said. (Luke 24.1-8) After Jesus was raised to life, he appeared to his disciples and told them what his followers must do. Then he returned to heaven.While Jesus’ disciples were talking about what had happened, Jesus appeared and greeted them. They were frightened and terrified because they thought they were seeing a ghost.
But Jesus said, “Why are you so frightened? Why do you doubt? Look at my hands and my feet and see who I am! Touch me and find out for yourselves. Ghosts don’t have flesh and bones as you see I have.”After Jesus said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. The disciples were so glad and amazed that they could not believe it. Jesus then asked them, “Do you have something to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish. He took it and ate it as they watched.Jesus said to them, “While I was still with you, I told you that everything written about me in the Law of Moses, the Books of the Prophets, and in the Psalms had to happen.”
Then he helped them understand the Scriptures. He told them:The Scriptures say that the Messiah must suffer, then three days later he will rise from death. They also say that all people of every nation must be told in my name to turn to God, in order to be forgiven. Jesus led his disciples out to Bethany, where he raised his hands and blessed them. As he was doing this, he left and was taken up to heaven. (Luke 24.36-47, 50,51)
A new beginning!
When Jesus was raised to life on that first Easter, he conquered death—his and ours! Jesus restores us to eternal life with God.
God our Savior showed us
how good and kind he is.
. . .
He gave us new birth
and a fresh beginning.
. . .
Jesus treated us much better
than we deserve.
He made us acceptable to God
and gave us the hope
of eternal life.
(Titus 3.4,5,7)
A special message from Jesus.
Jesus invites you to have a relationship with him. He said:
So I tell you to ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you. Everyone who asks will receive, everyone who searches will find, and the door will be opened for everyone who knocks. (Luke 11.9,10)
Say this prayer to Jesus:
Jesus, thank you for dying for my sins.
Come into my life and fill me with your love.
Forgive me of my sins and be the Lord of my life.
I believe that you are alive today,
and I commit myself to living for you.
I believe you are my Savior
and that you came to earth
so that I would have life both now and forever.
Amen.
God’s promise for you.
God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn its people. He sent him to save them! No one who has faith in God’s Son will be condemned. (John 3.16-18)
· Jesus’ death on the cross was not the end.
· It was the beginning of new life for all his followers.
· Discover the new life you have in Christ!
Here are some next steps.
· Declare what you believe. (Romans 10.9,10)
· Read the Bible every day. (2 Timothy 3.16,17)
· Talk to God every day. (1 Thessalonians 5.16-18)
· Attend church regularly. (Ephesians 5.19,20; Hebrews 10.25)
· Resist evil. (James 4.7,8; 3.13-18)
· Don’t give up if you think you’ve failed. Confess your sins to
God. (1 John 1.6-10)
· Nurture your faith. (2 Peter 1.5-9)
100 Things You Need To Know About Jesus
1) Jesus claimed to be God - John 8:24; 8:56-59 (see Exodus 3:14); John 10:30-33
2) Jesus created all things - John 1:3; Col. 1:15-17
3) Jesus is before all things - Col. 1:17
4) Jesus is eternal - John 1:1,14 ; 8:58
5) Jesus is honored the same as the Father - John 5:23
6) Jesus is prayed to - Acts 7:55-60
7) Jesus is worshipped - Matt. 2:2,11; 14:33; John 9:35-38; Heb. 1:6
8) Jesus is called God - John 1:1,14; 20:28; Col. 2:9; Titus 2:13
9) Jesus is omnipresent - Matt. 28:20
10 Jesus is with us always - Matt. 28:20
11) Jesus is our only mediator between God and ourselves - 1 Tim. 2:5
12) Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant - Heb. 7:22; 8:6
13) Jesus said, "I AM the Bread of Life" - John 6:35,41,48,51
14) Jesus said, "I AM the Door" - John 10:7,9
15) Jesus said, "I AM the Good Shepherd" - John 10:11,14
16) Jesus said, "I AM the Way the Truth and The Life" - John 14:6
17) Jesus said, "I AM the Light of the world" - John 8:12; 9:5; 12:46; Luke 2:32
18) Jesus said, "I AM the True Vine" - John 15:1,5
19) Jesus said, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" - John 11:25
20) Jesus said, "I AM the First and the Last" - Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13
21) Jesus always lives to make intercession for us - Heb. 7:25
22) Jesus cleanses from sin - 1 John 1:9
23) Jesus discloses Himself to us - John 14:21
24) Jesus draws all men to Himself - John 12:32
25) Jesus forgives sins - Matt. 9:1-7; Luke 5:20; 7:48
26) Jesus gives eternal life - John 10:28; 5:40
27) Jesus gives joy - John 15:11
28) Jesus gives peace - John 14:27
29) Jesus has authority - Matt. 28:18; John 5:26-27; 17:2; 3:35
30) Jesus judges - John 5:22,27
31) Jesus knows all men - John 16:30
32) Jesus opens the mind to understand scripture - Luke 24:45
33) Jesus received honor and glory from the Father - 1 Pet. 1:17
34) Jesus resurrects - John 5:39; 6:40,44,54; 11:25-26
35) Jesus reveals grace and truth - John 1:17 see John 6:45
36) Jesus reveals the Father - Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22
37) Jesus saves forever - Matt. 18:11; John 10:28; Heb. 7:25
38) Jesus bears witness of Himself - John 8:18; 14:6
39) Jesus' works bear witness of Himself - John 5:36; 10:25
40) The Father bears witness of Jesus - John 5:37; 8:18; 1 John 5:9
41) The Holy Spirit bears witness of Jesus - John 15:26
42) The multitudes bear witness of Jesus - John 12:17
43) The Prophets bear witness of Jesus - Acts 10:43
44) The Scriptures bear witness of Jesus - John 5:39
45) The Father will honor us if we serve Jesus - John 12:26 see Col. 3:24
46) The Father wants us to fellowship with Jesus - 1 Cor. 1:9
47) The Father tells us to listen to Jesus - Luke 9:35; Matt. 17:5
48) The Father tells us to come to Jesus - John 6:45
49) The Father draws us to Jesus - John 6:44
50) Everyone who's heard & learned from the Father comes to Jesus - John 6:45
51) The Law leads us to Christ - Gal. 3:24
52) Jesus is the Rock - 1 Cor. 10:4
53) Jesus is the Savior - John 4:42; 1 John 4:14
54) Jesus is King - Matt. 2:1-6; Luke 23:3
55) In Jesus are the treasures of wisdom and knowledge - Col. 2:2-3
56) In Jesus we have been made complete Col. 2:10
57) Jesus indwells us - Col. 1:27
58) Jesus sanctifies - Heb. 2:11
59) Jesus loves - Eph. 5:25
60) We come to Jesus - John 5:50; 6:35,37,45,65; 7:37;
61) We sin against Jesus - 1 Cor. 8:12
62) We receive Jesus - John 1:12; Col. 2:6
63) Jesus makes many righteous - Rom. 5:19
64) Jesus is the image of the invisible God - Heb. 1:3
65) Jesus sends the Holy Spirit - John 15:26
66) Jesus abides forever - Heb. 7:24
67) Jesus offered up Himself - Heb. 7:27; 9:14
68) Jesus offered one sacrifice for sins for all time - Heb. 10:12
69) The Son of God has given us understanding - 1 John 5:20
70) Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith - Heb. 12:2
71) Jesus is the Apostle and High Priest of our confession - Heb. 1:3
72) Jesus is preparing a place for us in heaven - John 14:1-4
73) Jesus cleanses us from our sins by His blood - Rev. 1:5; Rom. 5:9
74) Jesus is the Light of the world - Rom. 9:5
75) Jesus has explained the Father - John 1:18
76) Jesus was crucified because of weakness - 2 Cor. 13:4
77) Jesus has overcome the world - John 16:33
78) Truth is in Jesus - Eph. 4:21
79) The fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ - Phil. 1:11
80) Jesus delivers us from the wrath to come - 1 Thess. 1:10
81) Disciples bear witness of Jesus Christ - John 15:27
82) Jesus died and rose again - 1 Thess. 4:14
83) The Christian dead have fallen asleep in Jesus - 1 Thess. 4:15
84) Jesus died for us - 1 Thess. 5:10
85) Jesus tasted death for everyone - Heb. 2:9
86) Jesus rendered the devil powerless - Heb. 2:14
87) Jesus is able to save completely - Heb. 7:25
88) Jesus was a ransom for many and to serve - Matt. 20:28
89) Jesus came to be a high priest - Heb. 2:17
90) Jesus came to save - John 3:17; Luke 19:10
91) Jesus came to preach the kingdom of God - Luke 4:43
92) Jesus came to bring division - Luke 12:51
93) Jesus came to do the will of the Father - John 6:38
94) Jesus came to give the Father's words - John 17:8
95) Jesus came to testify to the truth - John 18:37
96) Jesus came to die and destroy Satan's power - Heb. 2:14
97) Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets - Matt. 5:17
98) Jesus came to give life - John 10:10,28
99) Jesus came to taste death for everyone - Heb. 2:9
100) Jesus came to proclaim freedom for believers - Luke 4:18
"Intimacy With God; What Is It?"
Many of God's people think they know the King, but they don't, and it's cost them their life.
A]. I'm not talking salvation, but life...spiritual vitality, power, effectiveness, impact, punch, meaning, fulfillment! Jesus said He came to give us life, and life abundantly.The word "abundantly" means, overflowing. Not a dribbling...not up to the brim...but an over- flowing.
B] We know things about God, His word and His ways, but how many of us would say we know God? Don't confuse the two because there is a difference between knowing things about God and knowing Him. You say... well...what do you mean by "know"?
C] Define, "know" the hebrew word for "know" is yada, the greek word for "know" is ginosko.
Both speak of an intimate knowedege gained by getting up close to something.
D] Which statement more closely describes your relationship with God:
"I know a lot of things about God." or..."I know God personally, intimately. He's real to me. I enjoy God and have fellowship with Him." Most Christians claim the first statement instead OF the second. Jesus said: "And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ Whom Thou hast sent." John 17:3
Jerimiah said: "Thus says the Lord, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boast, boast of this.....that he understands and knows Me...." - Jeremiah 9:23
E] Part of the new covenant included the guarantee that we would now be able to know God intimately..... Jeremiah. 31:31- 35 Let Look At God's Covenant: The word Covenant in Hebrew,
A contract or agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament the Hebrew word berith is always thus translated. Berith is derived from a root which means "to cut," and hence a covenant is a "cutting," with reference to the cutting or dividing of animals into two parts, and the contracting parties passing between them, in making a covenant (Genesis 15; Jeremiah 34:18, 19).
The corresponding word in the New Testament Greek is diatheke, which is, however, rendered "testament" generally in the Authorized Version. It ought to be rendered, just as the word berith of the Old Testament, "covenant."
This word is used (1) of a covenant or compact between man and man (Genesis 21:32), or between tribes or nations (1 Samuel 11:1; Joshua 9:6, 15). In entering into a convenant, Jehovah was solemnly called on to witness the transaction (Genesis 31:50), and hence it was called a "covenant of the Lord" (1 Samuel 20:8). The marriage compact is called "the covenant of God" (Proverbs 2:17), because the marriage was made in God's name. Wicked men are spoken of as acting as if they had made a "covenant with death" not to destroy them, or with hell not to devour them (Isaiah 28:15, 18).
The word is used with reference to God's revelation of himself in the way of promise or of favour to men. Thus God's promise to Noah after the Flood is called a covenant (Genesis 9; Jeremiah 33:20, "my covenant"). We have an account of God's covenant with Abraham (Genesis 17, Compare Leviticus 26:42), of the covenant of the priesthood (Numbers 25:12,13; Deuteronomy 33:9; Nehemiah 13:29), and of the covenant of Sinai (Exodus 34:27,28; Leviticus 26:15), which was afterwards renewed at different times in the history of Israel (Deuteronomy 29; Joshua 1:24; 2Chr. 15; 23; 29; 34; Ezra 10; Nehemiah 9).
In conformity with human custom, God's covenant is said to be confirmed with an oath (Deuteronomy 4:31; Psalms 89:3), and to be accompanied by a sign (Genesis 9; 17). Hence the covenant is called God's "counsel," "oath," "promise" (Psalms 89:3, 4; 105:8-11; Hebrews 6:13-20; Luke 1:68-75). God's covenant consists wholly in the bestowal of blessing (Isaiah 59:21; Jeremiah 31:33, 34).
Its Time To Get Right With God. May The Lord Bless You Richly :-) 
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN
These are the words Jesus spoke to one of the most religious men of his day (John 3:1-8). Nicodemus had come to Jesus one night to inquire about His new doctrine. Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. He believed in God, he prayed, fasted, tithed, attended worship services, read the Scriptures and tried to keep high moral standards. Yet, with all these credentials, Jesus told him he had to be born again in order to enter the kingdom of God.
The Word and the Spirit
Jesus said, “... Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”(John 3:3). “... Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God’ (John 3:5). Later in the book of John he said, “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you” (John 15:3). Paul wrote that Christ gave Himself to sanctify and cleanse the church with the washing of water by the WORD (Ephesians 5:26). Peter wrote that we are born again “... not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, (1 Pet 1:23). The WORD is the seed that comes into your heart and causes faith to grow.
Not only must you have God’s Word in order to be born again, but you must have God’s Spirit. It is “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the HOLY SPIRIT’ (Titus 3:5).
There are several ingredients needed in making concrete. You need sand, cement, and water primarily. There is plenty of sand in the desert, but concrete doesn’t appear just because it’s there. There is an abundance of water in the ocean and plenty of sand, but the ocean is not full of concrete. Likewise in order for you to be saved, the Word and the Spirit must be mixed with repentance and faith in your heart.
Believe and Confess
The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you CONFESS with your mouth the Lord Jesus and BELIEVE in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one BELIEVES unto righteousness and with the mouth CONFESSION is made unto salvation” (Rom 10:8-10).
Your faith in God’s Word is expressed with your heart (believe) and with your mouth (confess). If you truly believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, there is no reason you should not be willing to confess him as Lord. The moment you believe in your heart upon Jesus and confess Him as your Lord and Savior, you are born again.
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, {even} to those who believe in His name,” (John 1: 12).
Saved by Grace through Faith
There is a mixture of God’s grace and power with your will and faith. It is not just all of God, and certainly it is not just all up to you. It takes both GOD’S ABILITY and YOUR WILLINGNESS to bring about the new birth.
“For by grace you have been SAVED through FAITH, and that NOT OF YOURSELVES; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast” (Eph 2:8-9).
We could never be saved except by the pure grace of God. Man is certainly undeserving according to his own merits. It is God’s power working through His Word and Spirit that brings about the new birth. Yet without an attitude of repentance and faith, God’s power will not work in a man’s heart. Man’s will must be obedient to God’s will before he can receive God’s blessings.
A New Creation
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Cor 5:17).
The new birth makes you a brand new creation. You are created after the image of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:10). This is done by RENEW11’G THE MiND WITH GOD’S WORD, and submitting your body to the authority of that word (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23-24).
Into god’s Kingdom
Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: RE HAS DELIVERED US FROM THE POWER OF DARKNESS, AND TRANSLATED US INTO THE KINGDOM OF THE SON OF HIS LOVE, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Col 1:12-14).
When you are born again, you are taken out of Satan’s kingdom of darkness, and you are placed into the kingdom of Jesus, the kingdom of light. It is not something you just hope or wish for. It is fact. The child of God does not have to be lorded over by Satan ever again. “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” (John 8:36).
The Law of the Spirit of Life in
Christ Jesus
This new kingdom is a spiritual kingdom; but just because salvation is basically a spiritual rebirth does not mean that is has no effect on your body, mind, or everyday living. It can and should have a great impact on every part of your life.
In every society, there are certain laws that govern the actions of the inhabitants of that area. It is the same in spiritual life. There are laws for those in Satan’s kingdom, and there are laws for those in God’s kingdom. The new birth gives you a new law. “THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS Has made me free from the law of sin and death” Romans 8:2).
The law of life includes love, joy, peace, happiness, prosperity, abundance, health, contentment, and blessings. These provisions are made for the Christian in the New Covenant. It is law -- spiritual law. You must enforce it in your life. God will back you. His Word is true and unchanging.
Forgiveness ---Remission of Sins
The day you make Jesus your Lord and Savior you are forgiven of all your sins; in fact you were legally forgiven when Jesus gave His life as a ransom for you. But you do not experience that forgiveness until you receive it by faith.
Although a person may have committed many sins, the chief sin of the unsaved is NOT BELIEViNG ON CHRIST john 16:9). When a person gets that straightened out, the root of the problem is solved. The blood of Christ cleanses the heart the moment a person believes and confesses Him as Savior. Thus all the past sins are remitted or taken away by the powerful cleansing work of His blood (lJohn 1:7). “. . .We have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; (Eph 1:7).
Water Baptism
It is clear from the scriptures that water baptism is important to the believer. In the Great Commission Jesus told His disciples, “. . .He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned” (Mark 16:15-16). Matthew records these words of Jesus in the 28th chapter and the 19th verse: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” Jesus himself was baptized by John in the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13-17
At the close of his message on the day of Pentecost, Peter told the Jews, “. . . Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38). Luke Records, “Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; (Acts 2:41).
Paul was baptized after his conversion (Acts 9: 18). He later baptized the believers at Ephesus(Acts 19:1-6). Those at Cornelius” house were baptized after they had received the Holy Ghost (Acts 10:44-48). The Philippian jailer and all his household were baptized after they had believed on Jesus (Acts 16:31-33).
Assurance of Salvation
“And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God” (I Jn
5:11-13).
If you meet the conditions given in God’s Word for salvation, you can know you are saved. God’s Word says that you can know. That is what you must stand on - His Word - Not your feelings, emotions, church membership, high morals, or sincerity.
Pray this prayer out loud.
Heavenly Farther, in Jesus’ name I repent of my sins and open my heart to let Jesus come inside of me. Jesus, you are my Lord and Savior. I believe you died for my sins and you were raised from the dead. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. Thank You Farther for saving me in Jesus name. Amen 
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The Resume of Jesus Christ
Address: Ephesians 1:20
Phone: Romans 10:13
Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus
Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume.
Qualifications
• I founded the earth and established the heavens, (See Proverbs 3:19)
• I formed man from the dust of the ground, (See Genesis 2:7)
• I breathed into man the breath of life, (See Genesis 2:7)
• I redeemed man from the curse of the law, (See Galatians 3:13)
• The blessings of the Abrahamic Covenant comes upon your life through me, (See Galatians 3:14)
Occupational Background
• I've only had one employer, (See Luke 2:49).
• I've never been tardy, absent, disobedient, slothful or disrespectful.
• ! My employer has nothing but rave reviews for me, (See Matthew 3:15-17)
Skills Work Experiences
• Some of my skills and work experiences include: empowering the poor to be poor no more, healing the brokenhearted, setting the captives free, healing the sick, restoring sight to the blind and setting at liberty them that are bruised, (See Luke 4:18).
• I am a Wonderful Counselor, (See Isaiah 9:6). People who listen to me shall dwell safely and shall not fear evil, (See Proverbs 1:33).
• Most importantly, I have the authority, ability and power to cleanse you of your sins, (See I John 1:7-9)
Educational Background
• I encompass the entire breadth and length of knowledge, wisdom and understanding, (See Proverbs 2:6).
• In me are hid all of the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, (See Colossians 2:3).
• My Word is so powerful; it has been described as being a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path, (See Psalms 119:105).
• I can even tell you all of the secrets of your heart, (See Psalms 44:21).
Major Accomplishments
• I was an active participant in the greatest Summit Meeting of all times, (See Genesis 1:26).
• I laid down my life so that you may live, (See II Corinthians 5:15).
• I defeated the archenemy of God and mankind and made a show of them openly, (See Colossians 2:15).
• I've miraculously fed the poor, healed the sick and raised the dead!
References
• Believers and followers worldwide will testify to my divine healings, salvation, deliverance, miracles, restoration and supernatural guidance
In Summation
Now that you've read my resume, I'm confident that I'm the only candidate uniquely qualified to fill this vital position in your heart. In summation, I will properly direct your paths, (See Proverbs 3:5-6), and lead you into everlasting life, (See John 6:47). When can I start? Time is of the essence, (See Hebrews 3:15).
Give this resume to everyone you know, you never know who may have an opening! 
“Warning Warning, Warning, You Are In Danger Of Drifting”
Hebrews 2: 1-4
1. Drifting means to be carried along by currents of air or water. To move leisurely or sporadically from place to place, especially without purpose, To wander from a set course or point of attention; stray. To vary from or oscillate randomly about a fixed setting, position, or mode of operation. A gradual change in position. Gradual deviation from an original course, method, or intention.
A. Drifting can be very dangerous because it can go completely unnoticed.
B. Many Christians in their spiritual lives are drifting toward destruction.
I. SOME THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DRIFTING.
A. It requires no effort.
1. To just stop oaring or tacking against the wind, one is free to drift.
2. This is why the Hebrew writer said, "We must give the more earnest heed."
B. It is an unconscious process.
1. It is possible to drift unawares. Example, in a boat on a lake.
Strong rip-tides or undercurrents are often unnoticeable from the surface.
2. Many individual Christians have slowly drifted away.
3. Many churches have gradually drifted into error.
C. We never drift upstream or against the tide.
1. Christianity is like oaring upstream.
2. When we stand still, we go backwards. We must continue to
grow -- 2 Pet 3:18; 2:2; Matt. 5:6
D. It is dangerous to others.
1. A ship, just drifting, is a hazard to all other vessels at sea.
2. Parents who are just drifting will soon lose golden opportunities to teach
Their children. Eph. 6:4
3. Many are tossed to and fro and carried about by every wind of doctrine. Eph. 4:1 E. It ends in shipwreck.
1. How will the drifting vessel do when a storm comes? Heb. 2:1-3a
II. SOME COMMON SIGNS OF DRIFTING.
A. Less desire to study and meditate on the Word of God.
B. Less desire to attend services and to worship God.
1. One should have the attitude of the Psalmist -- Psalm 122:1.
2. The fact that the gladness, the desire to go, is no longer
there is a strong warning that we are drifting.
C. Less interest in taking the gospel to others.
1. When one obeys the gospel, he knows God has blotted out
his sins, made him a new creature in Christ, and he wants to
tell the world about the gospel. Acts 8:4; 1 Thess. 1:8
D. Less time and need for prayer.
1. Jesus, wanting to communicate with His Father, often
prayed. Mark 1:35; 6:46
2. This same desire is found in the hearts of children of God.
Jesus taught His disciples -- Luke 18:1.
E. Greater thrill over worldly honors. 1 John 2:15-17
F. Greater enjoyment in worldly pleasures.
1. Paul referred to some who were "lovers of pleasure more
than lovers of God." 2 Tim. 3:4
G. Less desire to be with the people of God.
1. Consider what Jonathan did for David. 1 Sam. 23:16-18
2. Rom. 14:19; Eph. 4:29; Heb. 3:13
3. When a Christian prefers the companionship of people of the
world, rather than fellow Christians, his drifting may have
him nigh to going over the dam to the rocks of spiritual
destruction.
III. SOME REMEDIES AGAINST DRIFTING.
A. Continue steadily rowing, or keep patiently running. Heb. 12:1
1. It requires effort to live the Christian life.
2. Many love ease and the course of least resistance. Amos 6:1; Rev. 3:15-18
3. Let's not lay aside our oars, but continue to be diligent. 1 Cor. 15:58
B. Guard against the riptides and undercurrents.
1. Guard against the undercurrent of temptation.
2. We have a carnal nature to reckon with. 1 Pet. 2:11
3. Man's greatest enemy can be himself. Rom. 7:18-21,24; 8:2
C. Learn to go against the tide.
1. There are many tides to sweep us away.
a. Popularity, peer pressure, the praise of men.
b. Denominationalism - false doctrines of all kinds.
d. Liberalism -- probably the greatest enemy of the church in our lifetime.
e. Neglect -- indifference, apathy, lack of interest and
concern. When we neglect Bible study, worship, prayer,
visiting, we will become weaker and weaker.
2. If one drifts along with the majority, he certainty will be lost. Matt. 7:13-14
D. We must have strong anchorage.
1. We must be rooted and grounded in Christ. Col. 2:6-7
2. Our minds must be anchored to the truth. Eph. 4:14-15
3. We need an unshakened hope. Heb. 6:18-19
4. We need to be rooted and grounded in love. Eph. 3:16-18
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