Give Thanks in Tough Times
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Perhaps the most difficult thing we’ll ever do is give thanks in tough times. It requires true maturity in the faith to see that God is good, even when things are not good. In this message, Adrian Rogers shares seven ways that our troubles may minister to us.
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Revival Is When God Shows Up
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No military power, economic upturn, or presidential election can bring the revival we so desperately need. Transformation happens when, by holy boldness, one person seeks the face of God. In this message, Adrian Rogers tells us what happens when God shows up and revival breaks out.
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Rise and Walk
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Five Ways You Can Encourage Others
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Holy Boldness
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The Amazing First Century Church
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The Principles of Power
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Making Jesus Known
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Five Principles of Prosperity
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Let the Fire Fall
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In 1 Kings 18, God sent the prophet Elijah to challenge the followers of Baal, a foreign god that had captured the attention of His people. In our own troublesome days, this story offers hope for those of us waiting for fire to fall again and ignite a church revival. In this message, Adrian Rogers reveals the enemies, elements, and evidence of revival.
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Scripture Passage: 2 Timothy 2:15
If we want to live holy lives, to be sanctified and powerful in the Lord, we must learn how to be faithful in studying God’s Word.
2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
First, if you want to understand the Bible, you must receive the saving Author of the Bible.
Without Christ, we are spiritually blind, as 1 Corinthians 2:14 says, “But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
An unsaved man can read the Bible and appreciate its beauty, history, and moral precepts; yet he will never know the deep meaning of God’s Word until he’s born again. When Christ is in our hearts, our eyes are opened, our hearts are stirred and our minds are enlightened to the things of Scripture. Only then can we learn His statutes.
Secondly, we must recognize the sovereign authority of the Bible.
All Scripture is the breath of God, inspired by Him. The Bible interpreted by the Holy Spirit is the final authority—not human reason or conscience.
Third, we must resolve to make a serious analysis of the Bible.
It’s not enough to say that God is the author of the Bible or that the Bible is absolutely authoritative. We must rightly divide the Word of God, laying aside our intellectual pride and bringing our open minds. We must analyze it in context, with common sense and deep concentration. Read poetry as poetry, prophecy as prophecy, promises as promises, and precepts as precepts.
Lastly, we must respond with a steadfast application of the Bible.
To love God is to keep His commandments. Inspiration without obedience will cause the Word of God to sour within us rather than energize us. We must put these things into practice.
Adrian Rogers says, “Bible study gives you knowledge about God. Obedience gives you knowledge of God. You can study the Bible and learn about God or you can obey the Bible and know God.”
Apply it to your life
Are you exercising your faithfulness in studying the Bible? Read God’s Word in context, with common sense and full concentration today.