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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #4

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus taught that prayer should sometimes be with fasting (Mark 9:29). On one occasion, when Jesus cast out a demon from a boy, and His disciples earlier were not able to cast out the demon, they came to Him privately … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus' Teachings, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Fasting, Jesus, Mark 9:29, prayer | 1 Comment

Anders Breivik Of Norway: What Went Wrong In His Life?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

I just read today’s (July 31, 2011) article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune entitled ‘IT WAS REALLY HARD TO FIGURE OUT WHO HE WAS.’ Overall, Anders seems like an ordinary guy—even a nice guy, a peace loving guy. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Understanding the Times | Tagged Adam Geller, Anders Breivik, christian, Knights Templar, Mark 15:10, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Norway, Oslo, prayer | Leave a comment

8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer – Teaching # 1

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

In this post and in the following eight posts our discussion will be drawn strictly from what Jesus taught us about prayer in the gospels. In my study, I found fourteen different passages in the gospels where Jesus taught on … Continue reading →

Posted in Jesus' Teachings, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Luke 18: 9-14, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Matthew 23:27-28, Matthew 6: 5-8, prayer, Secret place of prayer, vain repetitions | 3 Comments

8 Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

There are so many different ways the Holy Spirit helps us to pray. Here are eight ways: 1. He brings to us the Spirit of the Father. Since the Holy Spirit has the same Spirit of the Father, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holy Spirit and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Andrew Murray, approaching God's throne, how to pray, intercession, prayer, Romans 8:16, Romans 8:26-27, Spirit of Jesus, spirit of the Father, spirit of the Son | 20 Comments

Practice Keeping Your Eyes Pure: Fighting Against Pornography

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Some would say, “It is impossible these days to keep your eyes pure, because there is so much pornography out there; we see it practically everywhere we go.” But I want to tell you that with God’s help, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiness and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Covenant Eyes, Job 31:1, lust, pornography, prayer, proverbs 31:30, Proverbs 4:25, Purity, sexual disease, temptation | 5 Comments

How to Be Holy: The Process of Holiness

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Holiness is a process, which means that it takes time and continual effort. It doesn’t happen all at once. It is a process of transformation by renewal (Rom. 12:2). Renewal starts with the mind and then works into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiness and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged Colossians 3:5, faith, holy habits, Isaiah 50:7, prayer, Renewal, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:22, Titus 3:5 | 1 Comment

God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness. Jesus Christ When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12). … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiness and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:16, bible, conscience, E. M. Bounds, Hebrews 4:12, Holy Spirit, Jesus, new nature, prayer | 1 Comment

Prayer Is God’s Idea

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

There is ample proof, through the life of Jesus, that prayer is God’s idea. For Jesus, who is really God come to us in the flesh, commanded us to pray, taught us to pray, and demonstrated prayer to us. He … Continue reading →

Posted in God's Idea, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged E. M. Bounds, Jesus, prayer | 3 Comments

The Consequences of Not Forgiving: Five Progressive Steps

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

D. L. Moody, in his book, Prevailing prayer, said, “…When you go into the door of God’s kingdom, you go in through the door of forgiveness…If we are unwilling to forgive others, God cannot forgive us.” Consequently, if He … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness and Prayer, Prayer A to Z Excerpts | Tagged D. L. Moody, Ephesians 4:31-32, guilt, Hebrews 12:15, Matthew 18:22-35, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 6:15, prayer, Prevailing Prayer | 1 Comment

Knowledge of the Mystery of God

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

A Study of Knowledge (epignosis): from Colossians 2:1-3 Part 6 Col 2:1-3 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Studies | Tagged Colossians 2:1-3, epignosis, Everett F. Harrison, John 14:6, John 1:18, Mystery of God, prayer, Proverbs 2:1-5, Wisdom and Knowledge | 3 Comments