Sis. Ignacia Bonagwa is a new convert to Christ. Having no family here in the U.S., she has discovered a new family at FBCDC. To many of us, we have seen a dramatic change in her life. She is a model of faith, trusing God to meet her daily needs.
It is my pleasure to have her as our newest church member, and I am privileged to be her pastor.
3 comments:
1. Christianity cost GOD His Son-John 3:16, Romans 5:8
2. Christianity cost CHRIST His Life -John 3:16, Romans 5:8
Christianity will cost YOU . . . . . .
A life of FORSAKING ALL
Luke 14:26
A life of SELF-DENIAL... Matthew 16:24
A life of SACRIFICE Romans 12:1
A life of WORK Philippians 2:12
A life of TEACHING 2 Timothy 2:2
A life of SUFFERING 2 Timothy 3:12
A life of SEEKING THE KINGDOM FIRST
Matthew 6:33
A life of CONSIDERING OTHERS BETTER THAN YOUR SELF Philippinas 2:3-5
A life of LOVING ONE ANOTHER. John 13:34
A life of DOING WHAT IS GOOD...Titus 3:8
A life of BEING LIGHT TO THEWORLD Matthew 5:14
A life of BEING NOT COMFORMED TO THIS WORLD Romans 12:2
A life of DENYING UNGODLINESS AND DESIRES OF THIS WORLD Titus 2:12
A life of KEEPING ONESELF UNSPOTTED FROM THIS WORLD JAMES 1:27
A life of SHARING TO THE WORLD (the gospel), OBEYING CHRIST'S
COMMANDS.........Matthew:28:20
It costs more NOT to be a Christian than it does to be a Christian!
1 Corinthians 10:23ff
Tests
1. THE WORLD TEST. Is it worldly? Will it make me worldly to do it (John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17)'
2. THE QUALITY TEST. Is it good for me physically, emotionally, and spiritually (Rom. 12:9b)'
3. THE TEMPLE TEST. Can I do it when I remember my body is God’s temple and must not be marred or misused (1 Cor. 6:19)'
4. THE GLORY TEST. Will it glorify my Lord, or will it on the other hand possibly bring shame to His name (1 Cor. 6:20, 10:32)'
5. THE BLESSING TEST. Can I honestly ask God’s blessing on it and be sure I’ll not regret doing it (Prov. 10:22, Rom. 15:29)'
6. THE REPUTATION TEST. Is it apt to damage my testimony for the Lord (Phil. 2:15)'
7. THE CONSIDERATION TEST. Am I being considerate of others and the effect this might have on them (Rom. 14:7, 21)'
8. THE APPEARANCE TEST. Will it look bad? Does it have the appearance of what is wrong or suspicious (1 Thess. 5:22)'
9. THE WEIGHT TEST. Could this slacken or sidetrack me in running the Christian race (Heb. 12:1, 1 Cor. 9:24)'
10. THE COMING OF CHRIST TEST. Would I be ashamed to be found doing this when He comes again (1 John 2:28)'
11. THE COMPANION TEST. Can I invite Christ to go with me and participate with me in this (Matt. 28:20b, Col. 3:17)'
12. THE PEACE TEST. After having prayed about it, do I have perfect peace about doing it (Col. 3:15a, Phil. 4:6-7)'
This Book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers.
Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler’s map, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword and the Christian’s character. Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand object, our good is its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet.
Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is given you in life and will be opened in the judgment and will be remembered forever.
It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.
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