Galatians 5:

  "Freedom in Christ

So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.

Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you.  I’ll say it again. If you are trying to find favor with God by being circumcised, you must obey every regulation in the whole law of Moses.  For if you are trying to make yourselves right with God by keeping the law, you have been cut off from Christ! You have fallen away from God’s grace.

But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive by faith the righteousness God has promised to us.  For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth?  It certainly isn’t God, for he is the one who called you to freedom.  This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough! I am trusting the Lord to keep you from believing false teachings. God will judge that person, whoever he is, who has been confusing you.

Dear brothers and sisters, if I were still preaching that you must be circumcised—as some say I do—why am I still being persecuted? If I were no longer preaching salvation through the cross of Christ, no one would be offended.  I just wish that those troublemakers who want to mutilate you by circumcision would mutilate themselves.

For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.  For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you are always biting and devouring one another, watch out! Beware of destroying one another.

Living by the Spirit’s Power

So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.  The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.  But when you are directed by the Spirit, you are not under obligation to the law of Moses.

When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.  Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.  Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another."

1.  Christ has .........................................................

2.  You must stay ...............................................

3.  For if you are trying to make yourselves right with ............................

4.  We who live by ....................................

5.  Eagerly wait to ............................................

6.  When we place our .......................................

7.  What is important is .....................................

8.  ........................................  the one who called you to freedom.  

9.  You have been called to .............................

10.  Use your freedom to ...............................

11.   For the whole law can be summed up .............

12.  Let the .............................. guide your lives.

13.  The sinful nature wants to do ........................

14.  The Spirit gives us ...............................

15.  These two forces .......................................

16.  When you are directed by the Spirit ...................

17.  When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the ............

18.  Who will not inherit the Kingdom of God? 

19.  The Holy Spirit produces ..........................

20.  Those who belong to Christ Jesus have ......

21.  Since we are living ........................................

22.  Let us .........................................

23.  Let us not ...............................

Jesus Christ is the True Light!!

 In today's world we can easy be overwhelmed by our situations, or circumstances or what is going around the world!! Jesus is the True light.  Follow Him, Look at Him, Focus on Him, because light cannot be overcome by darkness!! 

John 8:12: "Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”

John 12:46: "I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes in Me will not remain in darkness."

Light is stronger than darkness, set your mind on Jesus, the Light and not what is going on around you! Don't focus on the darkness, that is what the devil wants you to do!! He is out to destroy your life, so that you will live in fear  and worry and become depressed!! But God!!  When you walk in the True Light no fear, no worries and no depression can come near you!! It does not matter what the situation or circumctances are, keep focussing on Jesus!!

Psalm 28:18: "You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."

Psalm 27:1: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"

Never fear the darkness!! 

Psalm 36:9: "For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light."

Hold on to Jesus, shout out to Him, give your life to Him and walk with Him and you will overcome darkness because Jesus has overcome the darkness!! It does not matter what is going around you!! He will take care of you, He will protect you!! 

Psalm 37:5-6: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday."

Micah 7:8: "Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me."

Follow the Light, Follow Him.  You will overcome the darkness!!

1 John 1:5-7: "This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin."

2 Corinthians 4:6: "For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

Daniel 12:3: "And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."

Isaiah 60:20: "Your sun shall no more go down, nor your moon withdraw itself; for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended."

Isaiah 60:1-2: "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you."

Jesus is the Light!! Darkness runs from light!! Be in the light and the darkness will have no chance to overwhelm you!! Let the light of Jesus shine through you!

Psalms!!

 Match A with the correct answer in B:

A.

1.  Psalm 124:

2.  Psalm 64:

3.  Psalm 107:

4.  Psalm 105:

5.  Psalm 94:

6.  Psalm 90:

7.  Psalm 111:

8.  Psalm 32:

9.  Psalm 129:

10.  Psalm 52:

11.  Psalm 10:

12.  Psalm 38:

13.  Psalm 118:

14.  Psalm 99:

15.  Psalm 89:

16.  Psalm 132:

17.  Psalm 104:

18.  Psalm 49:

19.  Psalm 36:

20.  Psalm 140:

21.  Psalm 122:

22.  Psalm 147:

23.  Psalm 135:

24.  Psalm 119:

B.  

1.  "But as for me, God will redeem my life.  He will snatch me from the power of the grave."

2.  "For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.  Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you; give justice to those with honest hearts."

3.  "Let all that I am praise the Lord.  O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and majesty.  You are dressed in a robe of light."

4.  "Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions; I will put them into practice with all my heart.  Make me walk along the path of your commands, for that is where my happiness is found."

5.  "How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension! The Lord supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust."

6.  "I know the greatness of the Lord—that our Lord is greater than any other god.  The Lord does whatever pleases him throughout all heaven and earth, and on the seas and in their depths."

7.  "Our help is from the Lord, who made heaven and earth."

8.  "The godly will rejoice in the Lord and find shelter in him.  And those who do what is right will praise him."

9.  "The godly will see these things and be glad, while the wicked are struck silent.  Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord."

10.  "Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord.  Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him."

11.  "But the Lord is my fortress; my God is the mighty rock where I hide."

Bible Notes!!

 Find the verses in:

1.  Mark 11:

2.  Mark 10:

3.  Ephesians 4:

4.  Deuteronomy 6:

5.  Philippians 1:

6.  1 John 5:

7.  Mark 9:

8.  Titus 1:

9.  Acts 22:

10.  Luke 15:

1.  " “For everyone will be tested with fire."

2.  "In the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time."

3.  "What are you waiting for? Get up and be baptized. Have your sins washed away by calling on the name of the Lord.' "

4.  "The Lord answered, “If you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘May you be uprooted and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you!"

5.  "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

6.  "As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 

7.  "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength."

8.  "And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption."

9.  "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain."

10.  "There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called."

11.  "And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son."

Psalm 91:

 "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the Lord:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him.

For he will rescue you from every trap

and protect you from deadly disease.

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings.

His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,

nor the arrow that flies in the day.

Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,

nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

Though a thousand fall at your side,

though ten thousand are dying around you,

these evils will not touch you.

Just open your eyes,

and see how the wicked are punished.

If you make the Lord your refuge,

if you make the Most High your shelter,

no evil will conquer you;

no plague will come near your home.

For he will order his angels

to protect you wherever you go.

They will hold you up with their hands

so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.

You will trample upon lions and cobras;

you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

 The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.

I will protect those who trust in my name.

When they call on me, I will answer;

I will be with them in trouble.

I will rescue and honor them.

I will reward them with a long life

and give them my salvation."

SALVATION PRAYER:

Father, I acknowledge that I am a sinner. I come to you and ask you to forgive me for my sins. I surrender my life to you. Come into my life and guide me. Show me your will and not my will. In Jesus Name Amen!!

Once you have prayed this prayer, and you have given your life to Jesus, please send me an email!

Email: inquiries@action4jesuslifestyle.org.za

Repent and be baptised. Be Born Again!!  Jesus is coming sooner as you think!! Be Ready!! Keep yourself busy with God's work and not yours!!!

The key to the Kingdom of God - Born Again!!

  Born Again:

1.  Repentance

2.  Invite Jesus

3.  Baptism

A changed New Life!!

1.  Relationship with the Lord

2.  New Person

3.  New Lifestyle

4.  Find the right church

5.  Study and meditate on the Word of God day and night

6.  Live the Word of God

To follow Jesus you must do whatever He ask you to do!! What are you willing to give up for Jesus?