Springs Article 2021-08 (4) 2 Timothy 2:11-13Proverbs 4:20-271 Timothy 6:11-12 What is the meaning of faithfulness? Remaining loyal and steadfast Performing according to a pre-defined expectation Being committed and reliable What is the connection between faith and faithfulness? Faith and faithfulness are alternate sides of the same coin If you have genuine faith in something […]
Springs Article 2021-08 (2) James 4:4-62 Timothy 3:1-51 Timothy 6:6-10 What is the love of money? Money is not evil. We need money for the good things of life. We spend most of our waking time in working for money. However, the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, 1 Timothy 6:10 The […]
Springs Article 2021-08 (1) 2 Corinthians 6:14-18Romans 12:1-21 John 2:15-17 What is worldliness? The world is the wife of Satan and the mother of Babylon! Israel is the wife of God and the mother of the Church John 14:30, 1 John 2:15-17, Revelation 12 Worldliness is conforming to the ungodly customs of this world, Romans 12:2 Worldliness is idolatry and […]
Springs Article 2021-07 (2) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Luke 11:9-13 What is importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13? Persistence Audacity Determination Asking with boldness Asking without double-mindedness Asking with the firm expectation of receiving James 1:6-8, 5:16-18 What are the factors that facilitate importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13? Relationship Righteous/godly need Compassion (Love) Conviction/Confidence […]
Springs Article 2021-07 (1) Luke 11:1-4Matthew 26:40-41James 4:6-10 What is the difference between a test and a temptation? The devil tempts you to sin and destruction God tests you to righteousness and promotion James 1:2-4, 13-17 Can the same event be both a test and a temptation? Yes, God can use the devil to achieve His […]
Springs Article 2021-06 (1) Mark 4:3-9Mark 4:10-13Mark 4:14-20 What are the 4 different kinds of soils (grounds) according to Mark 4:3-9? 1. Hardened soil – total resistance – no growth – unfruitful 2. Stony soil – internal resistance – little growth – unfruitful 3. Thorny soil – external resistance – stunted growth – unfruitful 4. Good soil – no resistance – total yieldedness – […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (4) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Like 11:9-13 Who invented prayer? Prayer is God’s idea, not man’s! God created you for worship and fellowship God wants you to rely and depend upon Him Prayer is communication with God Jeremiah 33:3, Acts 2:21 Who determines the course of my life? The course of your life is determined […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (3) Luke 11:1-4Luke 11:5-8Like 11:9-13 What is prayer? Prayer is communication with God! Prayer includes praising, repenting, rededicating, committing, asking, interceding, thanking, Luke 11:1-4, Philippians 4:6-7 Why do I need to ask God for anything since He already knows my needs? God’s love necessitates that you have free will! Your free will includes […]
Springs Article 2021-05 (2) Romans 8:26-27Ephesians 6:16-181 Corinthians 14:14-15 What is the main role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer? He is your Helper, John 14:16, Romans 8:26 He helps in your weaknesses by leading, guiding and strengthening you. He quickens you with divine life in your spirit, soul and body, Romans 8:11 What […]
Springs Articles 2021-05 (1) Romans 8:12-14Romans 8:15-17Romans 8:26-27 What does it mean for a believer to live after the flesh according to Romans 8:12-13? Being carnally-minded (senses-ruled and full of worldliness) Following the dictates of the sinful nature Being dominated by the works of the flesh according to Galatians 5:19-21 Being dominated by lust and pride according to 1 John 2:15-17 What […]