There must be a will to do the Lord’s will (Jn. 7:17). This takes place primarily after a person learns of God, Christ, and the instructions contained in the Bible. Hear and take God’s message to heart (Rom. 10:17). Faith is an essential part of obedience to God. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of ...
Read MoreDuring the Roman Empire Christians had to decide if God was first in their lives (Mk. 12:30). Should they attend worship services knowing if they did, they could ultimately die? Knowing the risk if they got caught, would God permit a reprieve to His command for assembling (Heb. 10:25). After all, once a new emperor took office the madness would end. They only needed to hide for a few months or in the worst case, ...
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