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PRAYING THE WORD

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PRAYING THE WORD
THURSDAY 9
And this is the confidence that we have
in him,that, if we ask any thing
according to his will, he hear thus (1
John5:14).
God’s Word is His will expressed to us;
therefore, praying according to His will is
praying the Word.This is a very important
element in prayer that not so many understand and
practise: praying by the authority of the Word of God.
When we pray,it’s important that it’s on the basis of the
revelation and insight given to us by God through His
Word. We must act our faith in prayer, on the basis of
the Word of God;if God’s Word covers the subject,
then we’re audacious in faith to receive answers.
We read in our opening verse that when we
pray according to His will—His Word—He hears us. The
fifteenth verse says, “And if we know that he hear us,
whatsoever we ask,we know that we have the petitions
that we desired of him.”This means that when you pray
according to His will(His Word),He hears and answers
your prayer.
Some people,while praying,just talk, and don’t
care whether or not what they’re saying is in line with
the Word of God. Your prayers must be consistent
with the Word to be effective. Don’t just pray; pray
the Word.God already gave His Word, to show us
everything that He’s given to us,everything that He’s
made us,and every thing that we can do in Christ Jesus.
Thus,when you pray,until and unless your words
are in sync with His divine provisions in Christ,you’ll be
prayingam is. He’s revealed to us how to ask;how to
pray and what our requests can cover,so you can have
faith when you pray to Him. And your faith grows as
you learn the Word of God. The more of God’s Word
you know, the more faith you’ll have, and the more
accurate and effectual your prayers will be.
PRAYER
DearFather,I’m lifted byyourWord!I’m transfigured
andguidedbyyourtruth in the pathofyourdivine
and perfect will for my life. I walk in strength, health
and victory today, because I live by your Word, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHERSTUDY:
Psalm 27:1-6; Matthew 24:35; Jeremiah 1:12

BE SUPPLY AND ABUNDANCE CONSCIOUS

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BE SUPPLY AND ABUNDANCE
CONSCIOUS
WEDNESDAY 8
And God is able to make all grace(every
favor andearthlyblessing)cometoyou
in abundance,sothat youmayalways
andunderallcircumstancesand
whatevertheneedbeself-sufficient
[possessingenoughtorequirenoaidor
supportandfurnishedin abundancefor
everygoodworkandcharitable
donation](2Corinthians9:8AMPC).
As a Christian,never utter statements like,
“Thingsaretight. I haveto manage.If I give
orspend so much,I won’thaveanything
left.” To havesuch a mindsetis to putyourself in a
positionofdisadvantageandfinancial jeopardy. Never
talk lack, becauseyou’rethe seed ofAbrahamandall
things areyoursin Christ:“And if yebeChrist’s,then
are ye Abraham’sseed, and heirs according to the
promise”(Galatians 3:29).
Godwantsyou to live at that higherlevel of
spiritual consciousness,whereyourspiritual eyes are
opento see that the wholeworldbelongsto you.As
youconsciouslydevelopyourselfin God’sWord,you’ll
realise He’salreadygivenyoueverythingthat pertain
to life andgodliness.Layclaimto yourpossessionsby
walking in the light of His Word.
Walking the practical consciousness of what the
Word says about your Kingdom rights, privileges,and
possessions in Christ Jesus. Declare,“The Lord is my
shepherd; therefore, I refuse to lack. Doors of
opportunitiesare openuntome.I’m blessed,andall
myneedsareabundantlysuppliedaccordingto God’s
richesin glorybyChristJesus.”
The will of God and the certainty of the life of
abundanceHe’scalledyouinto is clearlyrevealed in
ouropeningverse. Hewantsall grace—every favour
and earthly blessing—to come to you in abundance,
so that you mayalwaysand underallcircumstances
and whateverthe need, be self-sufficient, possessing
enough to require no aid or support and furnished
in abundance for every good workand charitable
donation.
Believe,affirm,andbeconsciousthat yourlife in
Christis oneofendlesssupply andabundance.Learn
whatthe Wordsays about God’sfinancial plan for
Hischildren: about tithes and offerings, sowing and
reaping, giving and receiving. Practisethem and see
God’sblessingsmultiplyin yourlife.
PRAYER
DearLord, you’re myShepherd; therefore, I can
neverlack! I’m walkingin the light ofmyprosperity;
I haveaccesstowealthuntold!Lackandwantaren’t
partofmylife, becauseallthings areminein Christ
Jesus. Hallelujah!
FURTHERSTUDY:
2 Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 4:19; Psalm 23:1

WORK THE WORD

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WORK THE WORD
TUESDAY 7
Each of you must take responsibility for
doing the creative best you can with
your own life. (Galatians 6:5 MSG)
SomeChristianstry to makeGodresponsible
for whatactuallyis their responsibility. Often
times, whensomething unpleasanthappens,
they’d conclude,“It’s the willofGod;otherwise,why
didHelet it happen?”Whatsuchpeopleneedtorealise
is that the authority to change things onearth, and
makeourlives asbeautifulaswedesire,hasbeengiven
to us. Youcan makeyour life gloriousbyliving out
God’sWord.
In Matthew17:20,the LordJesus wasemphatic
whenHesaid,“…verilyI sayuntoyou,If yehavefaithas
agrainofmustardseed,yeshallsayuntothis mountain,
Removehenceto yonder place;andit shall remove;
andnothingshallbeimpossible untoyou.”Hemakesit
clearthat youcancreateyourvictoriouslife byacting
yourfaith onthe WordofGod.Healreadygaveyou
the measureoffaith yourequire to effectthe changes
youdesire.
In Mark9:23,Hesaid, “…all things arepossible
to himthat believeth.”Thequestionis, doyoubelieve?
If you do,then you have before you a life of endless
possibilities. Put the Word to work in your life, and
you’ll always be victorious .Don’t“wait” for His Word
to come to pass in your life; rather, you’re to work the
Word.Philippians 2:12 says, “…work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling.” Work out the Word
in your life and makeit produceresults. Usingyour
faith, youcanbewhatyouwantto be,change what
youwantto change,andachievewhateveryouwantto
achieve!Faithis ourcurrencyand“powerto do”in the
KingdomofGod.
Godhasalreadygivenyouthe dominionandthe
authorityto createyourtriumphant life, byalteringthe
courseofeventsin yourlife toconformwithHisperfect
will.Keepliving in the Word,andthe gloryofGodwill
bemanifestin allyoudo.
CONFESSION
Christis mylife and all I require; thus, mylife is
oneofendlessglory, joy, victories, successes, and
possibilities!I candoallthings through Christ,which
strengthensme.Nothingis impossible untome!I’m
abelieverin ChristJesus; therefore, apossessorofall
things!Hallelujah!
FURTHERSTUDY:
Mark 11:23; James 1: 22-25 

SIN IS NO LONGER A FACTOR

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SIN IS NO LONGER A FACTOR
For sin shall not have dominion over you: 
for ye are not under the law, but under 
grace (Romans 6:14).
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Some Christians make statements like, “As long 
as you’re in this body, you’re prone to sin,” 
but that’s not what the Word teaches. To believe and 
talk that way is to derogate the salvation Jesus brought 
to us, and denigrate its power. 1 John 2:1 says,  “My 
little children, these things write I unto you, that ye 
sin not. And if any man sin , we have an advocate with 
the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” 
The underlined portion of the preceding verse 
lets us know that it’s not compulsory to sin. Part of it 
says, “…if any man sin,” not “…when any man sin.” Sin 
is no longer a factor. The Bible says,  “…whosoever is 
born of God sinneth not…” (1 John 5:18). It is possible 
not to sin, otherwise, the Apostle John wouldn’t have 
said so. 
You need to understand how God sees you, 
following the redemptive and substitutionary work 
of Christ. Colossians 1:21-22 makes it clear. It says, 
“And you, that were sometime alienated and 
enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now 
hath he reconciled In the body of his flesh through 
death, to present you holy and unblameable and 
unreproveable in his sight.”  He’s made you holy, 
blameless, and unreprovable. You didn’t attain this by 
your actions, but in Christ Jesus. 
No wonder He says in 1 Peter 2:9 (AMPC), “But 
you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated 
nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that 
you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display 
the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you 
out of darkness into His marvelous light.” He called 
you out of darkness, to set forth His wonderful deeds, 
and display His virtues and perfections. He didn’t just 
say you should walk in perfection, but to display and 
manifest His glory and virtue. He’s called you to walk 
in divine excellence, and manifest the fruits and works 
of righteousness. That’s the life of a Christian. Glory 
to God!
PRAYER
Dear Father, you’re the one at work in me, both to 
will and to do of your good pleasure. I’m born of you; 
therefore, sin has no dominion over me. I produce 
works and fruits of righteousness, displaying your 
perfection and excellence in all I do, in Jesus’ Name. 
Amen.  
FURTHER STUDY:
Romans 6:6-14; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

A NEW CREATURE WITH A NEW LIFE

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A NEW CREATURE WITH A NEW LIFE
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a 
new creature: old things are passed away; 
behold, all things are become new 
(2 Corinthians 5:17).
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When you were born again, you were born 
and baptized into Christ. 1 Corinthians 
12:13 says, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized 
into one body…”; you were baptized into the body of 
Christ, a new man, a new creature with a new life. The 
King James Version uses the word “creature,” which is 
a lot more accurate than the word “creation” as used in 
some other translations. Being a “new creature” means 
you’re one of a kind; a special or peculiar being. 
But that’s not all; the latter part of our opening 
scripture says, “…old things are passed away; behold, 
all things are become new.”  The underlined word, 
“behold” means a lot, even though not so many pay 
attention to its importance in that verse. It’s a word 
that calls your attention to a truth: God wants you to 
SEE that all things have become new. When you’re 
born again, you have a new life; you’re a new being; 
the old life and nature are supplanted by God’s divine 
nature. 
It wasn’t just a mere change that took place in you 
when you were born again; it was an actual recreation 
of your human spirit; there was an actual replacement 
of the life of which you were born of your parents, 
with the indestructible life of God. You’ve come alive 
to God through the New Birth. 
You’re not someone who has merely become 
religious; you’re a new person, with a new life,  without 
a past. Understand when the Bible says, “…old things 
are passed away…”; it’s talking about the old nature 
that was subject to sin, defeat, sickness, failure and 
death— it’s dead and gone. All things have become 
new, and all these new things are of God (2 Corinthians 
5:18). 
Everything about your life now carries divinity in it. 
There’s no connection between you and your “past,” 
because in actual fact, there’s no past: “Therefore we 
are buried with him by baptism into death: that like 
as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of 
the Father, even so we also should walk in newness 
of life”  (Romans 6:4). 
CONFESSION
I’m a new creature, a brand new species of being. 
I’m not ordinary. I’m the first and the best of God’s 
creatures. I prosper in all I do. My life is an expression 
of the beauty, glory, and grace of Almighty God.
His righteousness is revealed in, and through me. 
Hallelujah! 
FURTHER S TUDY:
Ephesians 2:14-15; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:9-10

IN REMISSION WE HAVE JUSTIFICATION

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IN REMISSION WE HAVE 
JUSTIFICATION
Be it known unto you therefore, men 
and brethren, that through this man 
is preached unto you the forgiveness 
(remission)  of sins: And by him all that 
believe are justified from all things, from 
which ye could not be justified by the law 
of Moses (Acts 13:38-39). 
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We learnt in our previous study that what 
we have in Christ isn’t forgiveness, but 
remission of sins. Some Bible translators weren’t sure 
when to use the word “forgive” and when to use the 
word “remit.” So in different translations, they render 
the Greek word “aphesis” as “forgiveness” and also 
as “remission.” For example, the King James Version 
translated it as forgiveness instead of remission as seen 
in our opening verse.
Remission is the complete removal of sin. In the 
Greek Septuagint, there’s a word used in Leviticus 
25:10 that’s akin to remission; it’s the word “liberty,” 
which means “release.” Part of that verse says, “And 
ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty 
throughout all the land….”  The word “liberty” is the 
same word “aphesis,” which means remission. We’re 
to proclaim remission; man’s total release from sin, its 
effects and consequences! 
Just as all debts were cancelled during Jubilee in 
the Old Testament, remission in the New Testament is 
the wiping out or blotting out of a debt (sin), as though 
it had never been; as though it never happened. In 
forgiveness, the record shows that you’re the offender 
but have been pardoned for the offense, whereas in 
remission, there’s no record of offence. 
In remission, the offence is separated or divorced 
from you; it doesn’t exist; hence, you’re justified. Yes, 
in remission, you have justification! The Bible says in 
Acts 13:39 that by Jesus Christ, all that believe are 
justified from all things, from which they couldn’t be 
justified by the law of Moses. 
To be justified means that you’re acquitted; 
you’ve been declared “not guilty,” in spite of your 
sins, because they’ve been remitted; they don’t exist. 
How is this possible? It’s the righteousness of God:  “To 
declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he 
might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth 
in Jesus”  (Romans 3:26). 
PRAYER
I pray for sinners around the world today, that as they 
hear the Gospel, their hearts are open to receive the 
remission already accomplished for them through the 
death of Christ, to live unto righteousness, in Jesus’ 
Name. Amen. 
FURTHER S TUDY:
2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Romans 3:23-26

REDEMPTION AND REMISSION

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REDEMPTION AND REMISSION
In whom we have redemption through his 
blood, the forgiveness of sins, according 
to the riches of his grace 
(Ephesians 1:7).
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“Redemption” in the verse above, is the Greek 
word, “apolutrosis” and it means riddance. 
In Christ, we have our riddance. He rids or plucks you 
out of trouble, and rids your life of anything that’s 
wrong. So, you can say, “I have my riddance in Christ, 
no matter what!” That’s redemption. It doesn’t matter 
what mess you may think you’re in, you can trust Him 
to get you out.
In Christ Jesus, we also have remission of sins. The 
King James translation uses the word “Forgiveness” 
of sins, but the Greek word is “aphesis” and it means 
remission; the total removal or blotting away of sins. 
God did much more than forgive us; He blotted out 
our sins. There’s no trace or record of your sins; it’s as 
though you never sinned.
That’s why it’s wrong for a Christian to keep a 
consciousness of sin. Some are forever praying and 
asking God for forgiveness, because they’re always 
overwhelmed by the burden of sin-consciousness. 
The truth is that the Bible never tells us to ask God 
for forgiveness. God never made provision for your 
“forgiveness.” This might upend some people’s 
theology, but it’s a present truth.
To forgive means to pardon, in which case 
the record of wrong remains, though you’ll not be 
punished. But that’s not the case with God and us. The 
actual Greek rendering is “to take away completely, to 
put away, blot out, separate from.” You might want to 
ask, “How about 1 John 1:9 that says,  “If we confess 
our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, 
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness?”
What that simply means is that if we acknowledge 
(confess) our sins, God is faithful and just to put them 
away, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. There’s 
an automatic cleansing going on. That’s what it says in 
the seventh verse:  “But if we walk in the light, as he is 
in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and 
the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from 
all sin” (1 John 1:7).
God wants you to walk free of guilt or condemnation! 
He wants you to walk in the light of your riddance, your 
righteousness, your justification, your holiness, and your 
sanctification in Christ Jesus, not snowed-under by guilt 
or sin-consciousness.
PRAYER
Thank you dear Father for this glorious truth in 
your Word! Christ is my riddance; He rids me of 
trouble, and of anything that’s inconsistent with the 
provisions of the Gospel. I walk victorious, conscious 
of my right-standing with you, and my triumphant 
life in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER S TUDY:
Romans 3:2-25; Romans 6:14; Luke 24:46-47

HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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HE OPENS YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Then opened he their understanding, 
that they might understand the scriptures 
(Luke 24:45).
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The Bible says in John 20:21-22, “Then said 
Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my 
Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when 
he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto 
them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”  This was the same 
account that Luke reported in our opening verse, but 
he wasn’t an eyewitness when Jesus ministered to the 
disciples. John was an eyewitness and he tells us in 
actuality what happened.
So, how exactly did Jesus open the understanding 
of His disciples? We’re not told anything happened 
to them outwardly when  “…he breathed on them, 
and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost” 
(John 20:22). So, how did Luke know that the 
breathing on them by Jesus was what opened their 
understanding? 
Job 32:8 (ASV) says,  “But there is a spirit in 
man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them 
understanding.” The King James translation of 
the same verse says,  “But there is a spirit in man: 
and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them 
understanding.” The word translated, “inspiration” 
means “breath”; the breath of the Almighty gives 
understanding. 
When Luke was told that Jesus breathed on the 
disciples and they understood the Scriptures, he knew 
exactly where the understanding came from. Jesus 
Christ, on that occasion, demonstrated His divine 
ability to impart understanding, just as He’s able to 
impart knowledge. Remember, He’s the embodiment 
of all wisdom and knowledge: “In whom are hid all 
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”  (Colossians 
2:3).
Perhaps, you require insight into certain mysteries 
and secrets—secrets about your work, your academics or 
anything in particular—you can trust Him. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
I know what to do at all times, because I’m influenced 
and controlled by the Holy Spirit and the Word of 
God. I’m sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and apt 
to put the Word to work. I have insight into mysteries 
and secrets; I’m filled with the knowledge of God’s 
will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Glory 
to God! 
FURTHER S TUDY:
Psalm 16:7; Ephesians 1:17-18; Colossians 1:9-10

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING

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THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST’S 
SUFFERING
Of which salvation the prophets have 
enquired and searched diligently, who 
prophesied of the grace that should 
come unto you: Searching what, or what 
manner of time the Spirit of Christ which 
was in them did signify, when it testified 
beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and 
the glory that should follow 
(1 Peter 1:10-11).
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Luke 24:46-47 says, “… Thus it is written, and 
thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise 
from the dead the third day: And that repentance and 
remission of sins should be preached in his name 
among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”  The 
crucifixion of Christ was necessary for the salvation 
of man; salvation couldn’t have been accomplished 
otherwise. Our opening scripture talks about the glory 
that follows the sufferings of Christ. Part of that glory is 
the salvation of man. 
Salvation is an all-encompassing word that 
encapsulates all that God wrought for us in Christ: life, 
health, wealth, prosperity, abundance, etc. He suffered 
for your sake. He was your substitute on the cross. He 
took your place that you might take His place. Your 
place was that of sin and death; His place was that of 
life and righteousness. 
The Bible says,  “But he was wounded for 
transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the 
chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with 
his stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). He was made 
sin for us, who knew no sin that we might be made 
the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). 
Jesus didn’t just save you from sin; He gave you His 
life and nature. 
When you come to the realization of the importance 
of the sacrifice of Christ, then you’ll appreciate His 
vicarious death and appropriate the benefits of salvation 
in your life. Today, sin and its effects and consequences 
have no dominion over you. You’re free to serve the 
Lord and live for Him. You’re now accepted in the 
presence of God, all because of Jesus.  
Man became separated from the glory-life due 
to Adam’s transgression, but as a result of the death, 
burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the glory has 
been restored. You were brought into that life of glory 
the moment you were born again.
CONFESSION
I manifest the glory and righteousness of God, 
because I have His life and nature in my spirit. Jesus 
suffered in my place; therefore, I live in the ensuing 
glory and beauty of His vicarious sacrifice. My life is 
upward and forward, and my light shines ever more 
brightly, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 
FURTHER S TUDY:
Isaiah 53:1-5; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Peter 2:21-24

NO ORDINARY LIFE

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NO ORDINARY LIFE
And this is the record, that God hath 
given to us eternal life, and this life is in 
his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; 
and he that hath not the Son of God hath 
not life (1 John 5:11-12).
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Eternal life is the nature of God, and the Bible 
says this life is in Christ Jesus. This is the life 
Jesus referred to when He said,  “For as the Father hath 
life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have 
life in himself ” (John 5:26). Jesus had that life, which 
He received from the Father. It’s translated “eternal 
life” in English because of the limitation of the English 
language; this is the “God-life” or “the God-kind of 
life.” 
There’s the animal life; there’s the plant life; there’s 
the human life, and then there’s the God-life: the life 
of Deity. Anyone who has the Son of God, has this 
life, and anyone who doesn’t have the Son of God 
doesn’t have eternal life. That’s what we read in our 
opening scripture. 
It doesn’t matter that someone is your sibling, your 
father, mother, friend, co-worker or classmate; if they 
don’t have the Son of God, they don’t have eternal 
life, and that’s serious trouble. It means they’re subject 
to the darkness and depravities of this world; they’re 
under the dominion of spiritual death. It’s the reason 
we preach, and it’s the reason you must do everything 
possible to ensure your loved ones receive eternal life 
which is in Christ Jesus.   
The Bible says, “…the gift of God is eternal life…” 
(Romans 6:23); that gift is only available in Jesus Christ. 
He came that we may have life to the full (John 10:10 
AMP). The vibrant, glorious, transcendent life of God 
in its fullness is what Jesus brought; it’s no ordinary life; 
and if you believe in Him, that’s what you’ve received 
into your spirit. You don’t have to “feel” it in your body 
first to be conscious that you have eternal life; it’s in 
your spirit. 
Your consciousness of your divine nature and 
origin is so important. Recall the words of the Apostle 
John:  “These things have I written unto you that 
believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may 
know that ye have eternal life”  (1 John 5:13).
CONFESSION
I’m indestructible. Greater is He that’s in me than 
he that’s in the world. The life in me is incorruptible 
and indestructible, making me invincible. My life 
is for the glory of God; I’m walking in preordained 
pathways, fulfilling God’s purpose for my life, in 
Jesus’ Name. Amen. 
FURTHER S TUDY:
2 Peter 1:3-4; 1 John 5:11-12