In Conclusion

Note that the first and last offerings were Doxologies.

Romans

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—  to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.

1 Corinthians

If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. 

2 Corinthians

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians

But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

Ephesians

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 

Philippians

 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Colossians

 “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”

1 Thessalonians

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians

 As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. 

1 Timothy

Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called “knowledge,” for by professing it some have swerved from the faith.

2 Timothy

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Philemon

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.

Jude

 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.

Hearing God

Isaiah 43:1 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

Isaiah 45:3 I will give you the treasures of darkness and the hoards in secret places, that you may know that it is I, the Lord, the God of Israel, who call you by your name.

Have you ever noticed how His word changes from past tense to future tense on the same subject? On the subject of hearing God in 43:1 it is “I have” and in 45:3 it is “I will”.

At what point in our lives can we expect to hear His voice?

I recently saw a preacher’s video on this very subject and I was somewhat surprised at his answer. “What makes you think you haven’t already?”

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

This was easily understood by those that lived while Jesus walked the earth because He was alive right in front of them. Now in this time while He sits on the throne of heaven it is not so easy and yet we want that same experience. If we can’t hear His voice we fear that we might not be saved.

Psalm 42:7 Deep calls to deep at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves have gone over me.

It is hard to hear with the ear in the midst of the roar.

Romans 8:16 The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

We err when we expect a physical response to a spiritual need. Imagine His response to us if we were to say to Him, “I will not believe you unless I get my way.”

Luke 7:32 They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another,

Listen to yourselves and that is all you will hear.

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