Tag Archives: obedience

4 Ways to Obtain God-Confidence

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Stephen Nielsen

Self-confidence is inherent within us.  It is something we were born with, a gift we have from God.  But that kind of confidence can be abused—when we give into our pride.  A better, more reliable source of confidence, and what … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Abiding

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Stephen Nielsen

    Abiding is not just meditating on His Word and delighting in Him, and not just focusing on trying to bear fruit. It involves the action of complete obedience.  The whole reason why we meditate on His Word is … Continue reading →

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Little Faith vs Great Faith

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The apostle Peter, in 1 Peter 2:2, wrote, “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.”  Here we see that spiritual growth is by the Word.  But what I want to point out … Continue reading →

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Five Forms of Faith

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Faith by itself is nothing, useless.  James tells us that faith without works is dead.  Hence, to just say “I believe God” really has no meaning unless there is a work of proof attached to it.  And when that faith … Continue reading →

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