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More About the Bible: Part 3

The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Pentateuch.

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The sixty-six books of the Bible are categorized into nine classifications:

  • The Pentateuch
  • History
  • Poetry
  • Prophets
  • Gospels
  • History
  • Pauline Epistles
  • General Epistles
  • Prophecy – Apocalypse

The first five books of the Old Testament are called the Pentateuch which title comes from the Greek Penta meaning, five and teuchos meaning scroll. Also known as the Law or the books of Moses, the lawgiver. In Jewish tradition, these five books make up what is called the Torah. The books begin with Genesis that chronicles the Creation, the covenant with Abraham and his descendants to Deuteronomy, ending with the death of Moses. Many scholars discuss the authorship of these books with the consensus that Moses composed them.

More About the Bible: Part 2 the Two Testaments

the Bible is divided into two sections called the old testament and the new testament.

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The Bible is divided into two sections called the Old Testament and the New Testament. There is a total of sixty- six books in the Christian Bible, the Old Testament consists of thirty-nine books whereas the New Testament consists of twenty-seven books. 

Historical Fact:

The Old Testament was first coined by Melito of Sardis a Greek Bishop in the 2nd Century CE at Lydia which is today, Turkey.

A testament of the Bible is a historical record of God’s promise or covenant.

Quick Facts Old Testament (OT) VS Testament (NT): 

  • OT is the history of a people 
  • NT speaks of a person
  • OT is based on the law as given by Moses
  • NT is based on the grace of God as seen in Jesus Christ 
  • OT is about his chosen people the Jews/Hebrews
  • NT is about the church
  • OT views the wrath of God against sin 
  • NT shows the grace of God towards sinners 
  • OT predicts the Messiah (Isaiah 53) 
  • NT reveals the Messiah (John 4:25-26)
  • OT presents God’s Law
  • NT Jesus the Messiah fulfills that law 
  • OT the blessings are physical 
  • NT the blessings are spiritual
  • OT shows the beginning of days (Creation)
  • NT shows the end of days (God will put all things right) 
  • OT forecasts the sufferings of Christ (Psalms) 
  • NT the fulfillment of the sufferings of Christ (Gospels) 
  • OT old creation (Genesis) 
  • NT new creation
  • OT first Adam (Genesis) 
  • NT last Adam (Gospels) 

More About the Bible Leading to the Book of John: Part 1

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More about the Bible
The Bible is the most influential book named in the world. Translated into every known existing language, it is still read daily by large numbers of people around the world. The Bible is more than a so-called religious book filled with instructions for life and commandments to follow, it has changed lives, laid out foundations of many governments to follow, it is the basis on which judicial and educational institutions around the globe dedicate their code of conduct. In general, it chronicles the ancient promises to the Jewish people and their activities, but further historically, it is sometimes used as an anthropological bridge to help verify lost gaps of time for the dating of ancient events and people when no other script is accurate enough.
Whether you are a true Believer in God and his only son Jesus Christ or not, the Bible is the Word of God and is given “by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” The Bible is not just a book, but it tells God’s plans for mankind from the beginning of creation right to the future when the Son of God shall reign forever.

God’s Promises in Action: Abraham

he staggered not a the promise of God through unbelief

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Abraham, the friend of God, received a promise.
To be the father of many nations, the heir of the world.
Impossible when the body was old and frail.
In a moment of unbridled weakness, believing it best to help God, they formed a plan.
Unfortunately, the plan was flawed future lines of adversity created.
Then in the fullness of time, a reawakening began.
The promise given a decade ago was now, reality.
To be an heir there must be a living legacy.
Abraham, by faith, believed God at his word. The idea of resurrection brought the promise to fruition. He was fully persuaded that what God promised, God was also able to perform. (Romans 4:21)
God is not slack concerning his promise. By faith, Abraham received his promise; it was inputted unto him for righteousness. (James 2:23 and Romans 4:22)

“Who against hope believed in hope, and being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about a hundred years old neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb; he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God.” (Romans 4:17-19)

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Work for him by spreading the good news of salvation.

Prayer Warrior and the End of Days

Being good and fair to others is a virtue that is dying a slow death. Soon we will be living in a world where instant gratification becomes the prize to success. There will be only one winner and everyone else, losers. A world where there are no half measures, only all or nothing, and love will be a passing emotion if used correctly may result in selfish benefits.


These are the end of days.

Times are coming when there will be wars and rumors of wars. When brother shall rise against brother, families will be torn apart, there will be constant chaos in the streets, and life as we know it will cease to be.
Rejoice. Now is not that time.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are still here on this earth, and the Son of Man has not yet returned. We are to work while it is still day because the night comes when no one can work. Work for Him by spreading the Good News of Salvation.

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 2 Peter 3:10

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He called those things which be not as though they were. and Abraham staggered not as the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith.

Prayer Warrior Attitude Of Positivity

Hope in the face of disasters, failures, and suffering can be sometimes nonexistent
There is no looking away from what will come, no hiding from the inevitable.
Sorrow seeks only darkness, blinds the eyes from hope.
But if not for a simple grain of faith, we as humans of adversities would be miserable.
A Warrior must exercise positivity when the hands of negativity squeeze the living daylights out of the pure life we live.
As sure as the air we breathe, darkness always strive against the light.
Once, there is nothing, twice and still the same, the temptation to give in rides the Warrior hard.
Over and over, mere words ascend to heaven.
Once again, the outcome remains the same.
The burning desire to bring an end to prayer becomes resolute.
How much longer can the Warrior go on?
The battle cry of the desperate heart is soon.
The dawn of newness is at hand as the night turns into day.
There is victory when the Warrior concedes the battle as the Lord’s.

God who called those things which be not as though they were. Abraham staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. And being fully persuaded that, what He had promised, He was able to perform. Romans 4: 17, 20 and 21.

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The warrior needs to draw near to him in simple and willing obedience.

Prayer Warrior Remembers

The Remembrance Feast or the Lord’s Supper is not a duty and should not be such.
It is a privilege. An answer to a dying request.
It is not a command.
It is not a religious service.
We do not follow systemic rituals or tradition; we follow our Saviour.
As followers of Christ, we strive to be like Him because He is our example.
His words mapped in the Holy Scriptures set instructions for us to follow.
We do not follow any earthly man or system. Called, we use the gifts he bestowed on us.
In war-torn areas of the world, many followers of Christ remember him in secret, hidden away for fear of discovery yet, bravely take precious opportunity to worship the Father and contemplate the Son.
A good Warrior must take time to remember the One they work for and who controls all things.
The Warrior needs to draw near to him in simple and willing obedience.

He took bread and gave thanks and brake it and gave unto them saying, this is my body which is given for you this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper saying, this cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you. Luke 22: 19 and 20

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup you do show the Lord’s death till he come. 1 Corinthians 11:26

Prayer Warrior Gives Thanks.

The Thankful Poor by Henry Ossawa Tanner.

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The Thankful Poor – 1894

In the picture above, Henry Ossawa Tanner depicts a elderly man and a young boy sitting with heads bowed.  The room is simple, the table is sparse with little if any food, yet these warriors of prayer are thankful for even the little they have.  

A warrior prays, believes, and gives thanks as if it is already received.
Accepting in all certainty that God is faithful.
We trust Him for guidance when we cannot see what lies ahead.
Not knowing what will be but believing it will work out for our good.
Then in all absolute confidence, we can give thanks.

Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise they glorious name. 1 Chronicles 29:13

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Trust God where you cannot trace him.

Prayer Warrior Believes

To believe is to trust God.
Unbelief is a lack of confidence in God, a sign of unfaithfulness, mistrust, and the absence of obedience.
How can we say, we love God if we have no faith in him?
How can we say we follow God when deep down we think he may fail?
Do we understand what it means to believe, to be all in no matter the circumstance?
Can we hear that still, small voice saying, hold on my child only believe?
A Prayer Warrior accepts God at his word with nothing doubting. Trusting God where He cannot be traced.

– Georgiana Feddoes

Jesus said, And all things, whatsoever you shall ask in prayer, believing you shall receive. Matthew 21:22

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Ask and it shall be given unto you

A Matter of Praying…part 4 – Teach us how to pray

Prayer

No one can really teach you how to pray to God, save the Holy Spirit who dwells in every child of God. 

When we do not know what to say the Holy Spirit gives us the words.  Helps us to dig deep down and express our self. 

How to talk to God.

  1. Call him by his name. What do we call him when we try to talk to him? In any relationship we call that other person by their name. We ought to do the same with the Creator.  Call him, God.
  2. Get personal. As you get closer to him things will change. You will become more comfortable in addressing him.  The Aramaic term Abba appears 3 times in the Greek New testament. Some Christians translate it as “Daddy” as an intimate greeting. And another aspect that goes deeper in understanding the endearment of Abba is obedience.  “Father, I will obey.” (Romans 8:15)
  3. Reverence. He maybe our Father but he is not our old man.  We are to have respect for him in how we speak to him and how we come to him.  Come to him with all sincerity of heart and having a clean and free conscience. (Matthew 6:9-13)
  4. Keep it simple.  Say what you mean and mean what you say.  If you want something Jesus says to ask for it.  “Ask and it shall be given unto you.” (Matthew 7:7)
  5. Never make a promise you can’t keep.  Don’t make a vow you can’t keep because God will hold you accountable.  Be careful what you say.  He hears every word and knows every deed.  Ecclesiastes 5:5
  6. Time.  Is there a good time? The best time or a better time to pray to God?  There is no fixed time to come to God.  You can come to him at anytime; He never sleeps. (Psalm 121:4)