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Showing posts with label God’s words. Show all posts
Showing posts with label God’s words. Show all posts

5 Oct 2019

"God's Love for Man Is Most Genuine" - Theme Song From the Christian Movie "A Mother's Love"



"God's Love for Man Is Most Genuine" - Theme Song From the Christian Movie "A

 Mother's Love"


Verse 1 (Mom)
My dear, you’re the apple of my eye.
It’s for your happiness, your mommy lives.
I often ask you to study well,
so that you will be distinguished.

Verse 2 (Daughter)
I know that you love and cherish me,
but demands and stress are just too great.
My heart hurts, and I just can’t do what you ask of me.
I look to death for escape.

Verse 3
(Mom)
Mommy fails to understand you.
I’m so sorry you’ve been through this pain.
(Daughter)
Mommy, I know that you meant well,
but why should people live this way?

Pre-chorus 1 (Mom)
Now I’ve read Almighty God’s words.
And now I understand the truth,
I see how corrupt mankind is:
pursuing fame, pleasure and fortune,
blind that their life lot is controlled by God.

5 Sept 2019

Bible Study | What’s the Meaning of the Verses Revelation 22:18–19 About Not Adding Things?

Christian, the Bible, faith in God, God’s words, Jehovah

By Chiheng

A good friend of Christian Xu Min sends her a book—she feels spiritually freed after reading it, and it seems to her like a book of God’s utterance. However, her pastor says that according to a prophecy in Revelation 22:18–19, no one can add anything to or remove anything from the Bible, so God couldn’t possibly speak aside from through the Bible. Xu Min is really confused and wonders, what does the verse about not adding things in Revelation 22:18–19 really mean? Does “not adding things” apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation? After a fellowship, she understood the truth and mystery in it. Read this article to understand the truth within, lest we miss His return due to treating the Lord’s return according to our notions and imaginations.

2 Sept 2019

Can Those Who Are Saved by Faith Enter God’s Kingdom?

God’s words, the kingdom of heaven, the Bible, being saved, Lord Jesus

By Saverio, Italy

Some Christians believe that as long as they accept the Lord Jesus’ salvation of the cross, verbally acknowledge the Lord and believe in Him in their hearts, then they are saved and will be able to enter the heavenly kingdom. There is also a biblical basis for this belief, which is: “That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved. For with the heart man believes to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation” (Romans 10:9–10). They therefore believe even more strongly that those who are saved by faith can enter into the heavenly kingdom. But there are some Christians who remain confused, and they think that, seeing as we are capable of becoming hot-headed and losing our tempers at people every day, so much so that we are not even able to show our family members tolerance and patience, and we are capable of telling lies to deceive others in our everyday lives, can people such as this who live in sin enter into the kingdom of God? Let’s fellowship about this topic today.

As all who sincerely believe in the Lord know, in our belief in the Lord we must base everything we do on God’s words, for the word of God is the foundation of our faith in God and the benchmark by which we shall enter the heavenly kingdom. So what does God say about us getting into the heavenly kingdom? The Lord Jesus said, “Not every one that said to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of My Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). “Truly, truly, I say to you, Whoever commits sin is the servant of sin. And the servant stays not in the house for ever: but the Son stays ever” (John 8:34–35). “You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy” (Leviticus 11:45). According to God’s words, we can ascertain that people who just believe in the Lord in their hearts, who verbally pray to the Lord but who commit sins frequently every day cannot enter the kingdom of God. Because God is holy, absolutely no sinner is permitted to enter His kingdom, and this is decided by God’s righteous disposition. We are therefore able to reflect on ourselves in the light of God’s words to see whether or not we meet the criteria to enter the heavenly kingdom.

31 Aug 2019

Is Jesus Christ God or the Son of God?

By Xie Wen, Japan

Editor’s Note: Many believers think that the Lord Jesus is God’s Son, but is that understanding in line with the word of God? Is the Lord Jesus actually the Son of God or God Himself? Keep reading to find out.

Recently, as a Bible study group was about to wrap up, Sister Li, a coworker, asked this question: “The Bible records, ‘And Jesus, when He was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, see, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting on Him: And see a voice from heaven, saying, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased’ (Matthew 3:16–17). And when the Lord Jesus prayed, He would often say ‘God the Father,’ so we’ve come to believe in our hearts that there is a God the Father in heaven and the Lord Jesus is God’s Son. But in my devotionals a few days ago, I saw that the Lord Jesus said, ‘I and My Father are one’ (John 10:30). And in the Scripture, Philip asks the Lord to show them the Father, and the Lord Jesus’ response is, ‘Have I been so long time with you, and yet have you not known Me, Philip? he that has seen Me has seen the Father; and how say you then, Show us the Father? Believe you not that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me?’ (John 14:9–10). It stands to reason that the Son is the Son and the Father is the Father, so how could They be one? Is the Lord Jesus actually God Himself or is He God’s Son?” I and the other coworkers there all gave serious thought to these passages, but we weren’t sure what to say, so we called the meeting to a close.

26 Aug 2019

2 Major Reasons Why God Allowed Job to Suffer

God’s will, God’s work, God’s words, believe in God, The Bible

By Li Zhi

I believe that everyone knows well the story of Job. When his property was all taken away, his servants were murdered and his children had their lives taken, Job still revered God and shunned evil and didn’t sin with his tips. Moreover, he said a famous saying that cowed Satan, “Jehovah gave, and Jehovah has taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah” (Job 1:21). No matter whether God gave or took away, Job praised God’s holy name and willingly obeyed in the presence of God, creating a beautiful and resounding testimony for God. But Satan was not yet convinced and it continued to attack Job, causing him to be covered in sores. Despite this, Job still didn’t abandon God. The Bible records, “And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself with; and he sat down among the ashes. Then said his wife to him, Do you still retain your integrity? curse God, and die. But he said to her, You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips” (Job 2:8–10). The testimony of Job is worthy enough to be admired and emulated by the later generations. I really liked reading the Book of Job, which increased my faith, but there was one thing that I didn’t understand. God knew that Job had fear and reverence for Him and stayed away from evil, so why did God allow Satan to tempt Job and subject him to such great suffering? What is God’s will in this matter? Recently, through reading a book, I came to understand a little about God’s will …

20 Aug 2019

What Does “Pray Without Ceasing” Mean? What Is the Significance of It?

pray to God, God’s salvation, God’s words, Lord Jesus, worship God

By Li Chen

1. What does praying without ceasing refer to?


Regarding the apostle Paul’s words “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), many people interpret them as constantly speaking to God and consider it a very difficult thing to accomplish. In fact, praying without ceasing is not some sort of outward ritual. Instead, it refers to us Christians honoring God as great, relying on and looking to God, communicating with God in our spirits and living before God at all times. Praying without ceasing does not hold to a certain format, nor is it limited to a fixed time or place. Regardless of whether we are free or busy, strong or weak, whether our environment is comfortable or harsh, whether we have difficulties or not, or whether we have made transgressions or not, we can pray to God and communicate with Him. Even when our hands are busy doing something, we can still pray to God in our hearts. Whether we are sitting on the bus, working, or preaching, we can always pray to God, draw close to Him with heart, and quiet our hearts before the Lord. In short, we can practice praying at any time and any place.

17 Aug 2019

Hymn of God’s Words | No One Is Aware of God's Arrival

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Hymn of God’s Words | No One Is Aware of God's Arrival


No one is aware of the arrival of God,
no one welcomes God's arrival.
Even more,
no one knows all that God will do.
No one knows all that God will do.
Man's life remains unchanged;
the same heart, usual days.
God lives among us
like an ordinary person,
as a most insignificant member
of the followers,
as an ordinary believer.
No one is aware of the arrival of God,
no one welcomes God's arrival.
Even more,
no one knows all that God will do.
No one knows all that God will do.
Man's life remains unchanged;
the same heart, usual days.
God lives among us
like an ordinary person,
as a most insignificant member
of the followers,
as an ordinary believer.
He has His own pursuits,
and His own goals.
And He has divinity
not possessed by men.
None has noticed
the existence of His divinity,
or the difference
between His substance and man's.

16 Aug 2019

Who Is a Truly Righteous Man in God’s Eyes?

the kingdom of heaven, God’s words, God’s will, the last days,God’s work

By Chengshi

The Lord Jesus said, “Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father” (Matthew 13:43). These words tell us that only righteous man can enter God’s kingdom, and enjoy the blessings of the heavenly kingdom. So what kind of people are righteous? Most Christians reckon that as long as we accept the Lord Jesus’ salvation, persistently attend meetings, often pray and read the Bible, show others tolerance, patience and love, can suffer, work, trek and expend, we will then be righteous man in God’s eyes and be people after God’s heart. Is this view right? Does it accord with the Lord’s will? It’s necessary to fellowship about this topic, because only if we correctly understand the standard for being righteous man can we seek in accordance with God’s requirements and enter the kingdom of heaven in the end. Let’s fellowship about this issue.

11 Aug 2019

2019 Gospel Hymn "Those Who Don't Accept the Truth Aren't Fit for Salvation" | Exhortation of God

Gospel Song | "Those Who Don't Accept the Truth Aren't Fit for Salvation" 


I
In hearing truth and word of life,
you may think only one word aligns
out of thousands of these words
with your thoughts and with the Bible, the Bible.
Seek in that 10,000th of words.
God advises humbleness,
to not be over-confident, to not exalt yourself.
Aren’t you unfit for God’s salvation
if you can’t accept truth clearly spoken?
Aren’t you one who lacks the fortune
to return before God at His throne,
to return before God at His throne?

7 Aug 2019

2019 English Christian Song | "The Final Result That God’s Work Aims to Achieve"


Hymn of God’s Words | "The Final Result That God’s Work Aims to Achieve"


In so much of the work of God,
anyone with true experience feels reverence and fear for Him,
which is higher than admiration.
His judgment and chastisement
makes people see His disposition,
and revere Him in their hearts.
God is meant to be revered and obeyed,
'cause His being and His disposition are different from created beings,
are above created beings.
Only God deserves reverence and submission.

29 Jul 2019

2019 English Christian Song With Lyrics "Is the World Your Place of Rest?"


Christian Hymn | "Is the World Your Place of Rest?"


I
People who live outside God’s word
and flee the suffering of trial,
they’re all just drifting through the world,
like autumn leaves, blown in the wind.
They flutter here, they flutter there.
They never have a place to rest,
much less God’s words of consolation.
They’re only beggars in the streets,
outside the kingdom of heaven.
They’re wandering from place to place,
though God’s chastisement and refinement
don’t ever follow them.
Can you be sure the world’s your place of rest?
Can you smile with ease in this world
if you’ve avoided God’s chastisement?
And can you use your fleeting joy
to cover up the empty feeling in your heart
that cannot be concealed?
You can fool anyone in your family,
yet you can never fool God.

22 Jul 2019

Hymn of God’s Words | God Suffers Greatly to Save Man

God’s Words , God's work, will, Gospel Song , God

   

Hymn of God’s Words | God Suffers Greatly to Save Man


1
A long time ago,
God came to the human world,
endured the same sufferings as man.
He has lived with man for many years,
none has discovered His existence.
He's silently endured
the misery of the world,
carrying out the work
He's brought with Him.
For the will of God the Father
and the needs of mankind,
He has suffered pain never seen by man,
serving them quietly,
humble before them,
for the Father's will
and the needs of man.

21 Jul 2019

Hymn of God’s Words | God Is Seeking Your Heart and Your Spirit

God’s Words, belief, Almighty God,  spirit, Christian

  Hymn of God’s Words | God Is Seeking


Your Heart and Your Spirit


I
Mankind who left the life supply
from the Almighty
does not know why they exist,
and yet fears death.
There is no support and no help,
but mankind is still reluctant to
close their eyes,
braving it all, drags out
an ignoble existence in this world
in bodies
without the consciousness of souls.
You live with no hope.
He lives with no aim.
There's only the Holy One
in the legend,
there is only the Holy One
in the legend
who'll come to save
those who moan in suffering
and long desperately for His arrival.
In the people who are unconscious,
this belief can't be realized so far.
The people however still yearn for it,
yearn for it.

19 Jul 2019

A Youth Without Regret

God’s words,  God’s salvation, church, Almighty God , believe in God

   “‘Love’ refers to an emotion that is pure and without blemish, where you use your heart to love, to feel, and to be thoughtful. In love there are no conditions, no barriers, and no distance. In love there is no suspicion, no deceit, and no cunning. In love there is no distance and nothing impure” (“Pure Love Without Blemish” in Follow the Lamb and Sing New Songs). This hymn of God’s words was once my companion as I lived through an interminable and painful seven years and four months of life in prison. Though the CCP government deprived me of the best years of my youth, I gained from Almighty God the truth that is most precious and most real. Therefore I have no regrets whatsoever!

18 Jun 2019

2019 Church Worship Song With Lyrics | "Listen Carefully to God's Words"


Take heed of God’s words, listen quietly to His voice,
and He will reveal to you.
Be quiet within Him; He’s your God, your Redeemer.
Make your heart quiet too, at all times live within Him;
He’s your rock, He’s your backer,
the support that you’re after.

19 May 2019

2019 Hymn About God's Word | "God's Words Are the Way Man Should Keep"


Gospel Song | "God's Words Are the Way Man Should Keep"


In each and every age, God bestows words on man
when He works in the world, telling some truths to man.
These truths serve as the way to be adhered by man,
and also serve as the way to be walked in by man,
to be walked in by man.

15 May 2019

The Fruits of Obeying God

Xie Cheng

    A few days ago, my leader Sister Cheng told me that the church had a new work that required some manpower, and asked me whether I’d be willing to do it. Hearing my leader say this, I was beside myself with joy, and I thought: “For three months now, I’ve been reflecting on how I was replaced because my striving for fame and gain in my duties interrupted and disturbed the church’s work. Now, at last, I can perform my duty again! If my brothers and sisters knew this, they’d definitely pay special regard to me, and would think that I’ve made progress by experiencing this failure.” I agreed to do it there and then. After my leader had gone, every day I looked forward to receiving notice of my new duty, but the days went by and no notice arrived. What did arrive was a stack of paper documents, and my leader asked me to type them up. Holding this stack of paper documents, my heart was full of questions: “What’s the meaning of this? Wasn’t it agreed that I’d be doing a new duty? How then can I be asked to type up all these paper documents? What am I, a typist? What on earth’s going on? If I’m not going to be doing the new duty, then surely my leader has to tell me why!” My mind was in a whirl, and I was unwilling to accept the reality of the situation. Faced with this pile of documents, I thought: “Typing isn’t a real duty. Anyone can do this work. Aren’t I a little overqualified to stay at home just typing up all these documents? If I’m not able to do any important duty, my brothers and sisters will surely say that, after being replaced, I still don’t have any true knowledge of myself and have not truly reflected on myself. What’s more, if I’m staying at home typing all day, then no matter how much I do or how well I do it, no one will know about it and I won’t have a chance to shine. I’ll forever be just a nobody, without any possibility of being promoted or put to some important use.” I was filled with misgivings, but I couldn’t refuse; all I could do was accept the duty.

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13 May 2019

A Christian’s Testimony: I Gained Happiness When I Stopped Being a Slave to Money

By Shixing, Malaysia

    When I was young, my father, a compulsive gambler, lost all of the family’s money and fell in debt to loan sharks. As a result, our family of three started living like vagabonds and was looked down upon by our relatives and friends. So I made a resolution: After growing up, I will strive hard to earn money to change my family’s difficult circumstances so that my family will lead an abundant life and all those around us will look at us in a new light.

9 May 2019

Why Is Obedience Better Than Sacrifice? Here Is the Reason

By Shan Yi

    As the moon was shedding silvery light on the earth, I, sitting at my desk, opened the Bible and read the verses in Samuel: “And Samuel said, Has Jehovah as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of Jehovah? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of Jehovah, He has also rejected you from being king” (1 Samuel 15:22–23). After reading these words, I couldn’t help but wonder: What’s the true meaning of the verse “To obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams”? Saul was the first king of the Israelites chosen and established by God, but he was rejected by God because he kept the best of the animals for sacrifices. What lessons are we believers in God to draw from this story? After constantly praying and seeking, I understood some of God’s will.

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30 Mar 2019

Guided by God’s Words I Stop Being Jealous

Spiritual Warfare, God’s words, testimony, prayer, Daily Devotionals

By Jianding

    Editor’s note: In daily life, we are often jealous of people who are better than us and even may dislike and contend with them. The author of this article once lived in jealousy because her classmate was superior to her. She felt extremely miserable and was desperate to free herself from such misery. Now she has successfully emerged from the mire of jealousy. How has she achieved that? This article will tell you.