A Journey with God

Anne Newton

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God’s Word was foreign to me but the few times I’d been taken to church, first as a child and later as a freshman, there was something alluring about it, something deep within me that drew me closer, called my heart and spoke over my life. I had to understand more as each year passed. Eventually, God woke me up one morning and changed my life; that internal conversation led to my Journey with God. And as it continues, the depth of my love for Him grows exponentially, and I know that I am nothing without Him.
A Journey with God: Written under the direction of, and study with the Lord: The bible isn't history, it's "His story," "His Word," what we need to know to come and surrender our will to follow His will, and His ways. It's a journey with God because it's not His Word only, it's what God reveals to you in the process, how He directs you, gives you impressions that inspire you. It includes some of what God revealed to the author in the process. John was one of three disciples close to the Savior. His letter challenges us to avoid sin, help others in need, reach unbelievers and deal with our own sin, which we easily minimize. Mark, a companion of Peter, became his interpreter. Although Mark never heard Jesus nor accompanied Him, he wrote down what he remembered. Jesus' death on the cross ultimately displayed His love, baring our sin on the cross, making the only way of forgiveness. This study conveys both assurance and conviction. Those who believe "on" Jesus, find comfort. Those who don't, hopefully find conviction. It's OK to be unsure, God understands but He doesn't want you to die without forgiveness (Romans 1:20). What you do with God directly impacts you. When you believe "on" Jesus, you receive eternal life "in" Jesus. He sustains that life. Accepting Christ brings His eternal grace and life with God. Denying Him brings eternal judgment and unending death (Matthew 7:23; James 2:13). The Word of God invites you to ask Jesus for forgiveness. Our prayer is that you do.

Sujets

• Spiritual Growth
• Christian Living
• Philosophie et théologie
• Jesús de Nazaret
• God
• Jesus
• Son of man
• Holy Spirit
• Religion
• Father
• Mark
• Lord
• John
• Jésus de Nazareth

Informations

• Publié par: WestBow Press
• Date de parution: 12 mars 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781664294554
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

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A Journey WITH GOD
 
JOHN, 1 JOHN AND MARK
 
 
 
 
ANNE NEWTON
 
 
 
 

 
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CONTENTS
Under the leading direction of, and study with the Lord
John
The Gospel of John
John 1
John 2
John 3
John 4
John 5
John 6
John 7
John 8
John 9
John 10
John 11
John 12
John 13
John 14
John 15
John 16
John 17
John 18
John 19
John 20:1-31
John 21:1-25
1 John
1 John 2
1 John 3
1 John 4
1 John 5
Mark 1:1-45
Mark 2:1-28
Mark 3:1-35
Mark 4:1-41
Mark 5:1-43
Mark 6
Mark 7
Mark 8
Mark 16
 
UNDER THE LEADING DIRECTION OF, AND STUDY WITH THE LORD
The bible is not history, it is His story, His Word, that we begin to understand when we surrender our will and determine to follow His ways. It is a Journey with God because it includes scripture and a brief interpretation to help you ask the questions you need to begin your own journey through Mark, John and 1 st John reviewing time prior to and following the crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of God.
The New Testament is not a story, it is the account of the ministry of Jesus Christ provided (2 Timothy 3:16-17) to help you understand why He robed Himself in flesh to die on the cross, predicted as early as 650 B.C. (Isaiah 61:10; Genesis 3:8,15; 22:1-5, 9, 11,14, 16-17; 15:13-15; Exodus 3:2,6,14; 2 Chronicles 3:1; Jude 5). He did it to provide the way to escape judgment (2 Peter 3:9) and offer forgiveness. The Tenets of the Bible provide guidance to grow your faith as you serve in His name.
The world wants little less than the surrender of all believers because its corrupt core is driven by sin, which brings conflict even in our own homes, and chaos within our communi ties.
John,1 st John and Mark challenges us to avoid sin, build our faith, help others in need and serve in His name. Because all are born sinners, salvation will not keep you from sin but grace will cover your sin; it is not a license to sin as doing so brings conviction and unrepented, it will bother you until you repent. It is OK to be unsure but do not stay there. Get help from trusted believers. If you have no faith, ask Jesus to save you and find a bible believing church that welcomes you and offers growth for your faith. God offers forgiveness (Romans 1:20) so ask Him for His grace. Those who believe “on” Jesus receive eternal life “in” Jesus that He sustains. You cannot earn it. To deny Jesus means eternal judgment and unending death (Matthew 7:23; James 2:13) which cannot be esc aped.
As the world paused during the Covid pandemic, the calendar continued forward. The Earth revolved; the Sun set and each day given offered the choice: follow God or trust yourself. Faith in anything within the last decade has become the target of complacency. Once He has returned for the church, surviving the pending Tribulation with faith will be nearly impossible that’s why we do not let the Pandemic of 2021 become an excuse or understandable reason to halt faith-based efforts. Let go of complacency; consider the eternal horror people face without Jesus, rather than the physical battle that you wear a mask. The world’s core is corrupt and wants little less than the surrender of believers. End times near, today is the day of salvation. Faith is a calling that does not stop at your front door. Should you have no concept of the Bible, first get one.
JOHN
John was a hardy, fearless, outspoken fisherman, and Jesus worked through his brashness to soften his heart. His epistle is easily relatable because John’s mistakes are obvious, as is his repentance. John tries to stop someone driving out demons in Mark 9:38-41. Jesus says not to hinder him because it was done in Jesus’ name, which means it is not our job to police other believers. John and his brother James also ask if Jesus wanted to call down fire upon a Samaritan village (Luke 9:49-56) which Jesus rebukes. When John declares they tried to prevent someone from casting out demons in His name (Mark 9:38-40), Jesus said not to hinder them. The patience of Jesus also reflects His love, and another sign of grace, letting us know that those who are not against us are for us. Like us, the disciples had flaws. Peter, James and John are invited to pray on the mountain with Jesus, and see His glory while accompanied by the spirits of Moses and Elijah. Foolishly, they asked whether they should make a Tabernacle (Luke 9:28-36). The Father answered, declaring aloud that Jesus is His Son and to listen to Him. So do it. He is our connection to God. We must seek and ask for His grace. Jesus is the spiritual focus because without His presence in us, we are absent His forgiveness. Do not use the bible to prove your point, use it to be a Jesus spreader. John may have been brash but he was also tenderhearted. Scripture reveals Jesus enveloped John’s heart, giving him a tenderness toward all facing hell. John served Jesus until 100 AD, outliving the other disciples and leading the early church (Galatians 2:9). Known as the disciple Jesus loved, John’s faith never wavered again, even when later incarcerated in Rome. The gospel of John was actually written while exiled to Patmos (Rev. 1:9, A.D. 80-90).
THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
Written from prison more than 2,000 years ago, John’s writing has a compelling tenderness. John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John is written with a compelling tenderness, and Revelation with a stark, urgent call, to repent and receive the Savior, Jesus Christ, who is the key to peace with God (Matthew 19:16-26; 7:13-23). John’s writings provide tools you need to secure, and build faith. John’s writings focus on the divinity of Jesus and offers assurance, challenges believers to serve, teaches how to choose joy even faced with pain or a devastating diagnosis. He wrote this gospel after experiencing every facet of faith witnessing Jesus received by some and denied by others. The longest living disciple, John also wrote three letters and the book of Revelation, which prophesies end times that are swiftly approaching.
JOHN 1
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (1-5 NASB)
[Revelations 19:13; 1 John 5:20; Psalm 33:6; Psalm 102:25; Ephesians 3:9; Hebrews 1:2; John 12:35; Job 38:4-39:30]
God is self-existent. Life and time began when Jehovah God spoke it into existence (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-5; 1 John 1:1-3)). As Creator, the Word of God (YHWH, I AM: Exodus 3:14, Hebrews 11:3, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:16-17) envisioned and formed what is known and yet to be seen, every facet framing the solar system from immeasurable inhabitants to super cluster galaxies or the tiniest amoeba with all its genetics. From time and space to definition and function, God created it all. Without God, we are not. God simply “is.” He is before everything we see, believe or know. The breath of God, the Holy Spirit, gave and sustains life for earth once He first moved over the face of the deep (Genesis 1:2). He encased its atmosphere to establish oxygen, giving breath to initiate life. God called the light day and the darkness night, He created an expanse between water in the atmosphere, water on earth and formed land separating it from water. God created the heavens, separated day and night, then sprouted vegetation with seasons for days and years. Creatures followed from insects to all species. Each step was intentional, creating space for us. Once created, it did not take long for sin to enter its core.
The God of eternity stepped into time to make a way for us to know Him, so He could redeem us. But you must be open to receive His grace. Those who ask Him for forgiveness are His son or daughter. Only there the Eternal God, Jehovah