[JOYnet] Useful
John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. This is an IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE... The Maker of all human beings is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to the serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units, code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed, Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality, or more commonly known as S-I-N . It is primarily symptomized by loss of moral judgment. Some other symptoms: (a) Loss of direction (b) Foul vocal emissions (c) Amnesia of origin (d) Lack of peace and joy (e) Selfish, or violent, behavior (f) Depression or confusion in the mental component. The manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory authorized repair and service, free of charge to correct this SIN defect. The number to call for the recall station in your area is: P-R-A-Y-E-R Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN by pressing R-E-P-E-N-T-A-N-C-E. Next, download J-E-S-U-S into the heart. No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, the JESUS repair will replace it with: (a) Love (b) Joy (c) Peace (d) Longsuffering (e) Gentleness (f) Goodness (g) Faith (h) Meekness (i) Temperance Please see operating manual, HOLY BIBLE for further details on the use of these fixes. WARNING: Continuing to operate the human unit without correction, voids the manufacturer's warranty, exposing owner to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call: J-E-S-U-S DANGER: The human units not receiving this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join To get a standard help message on the list services send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] With a Kiss!
With a Kiss! While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve apostles, came up. With him were many people carrying swords and clubs who had been sent from the leading priests and the older Jewish leaders of the people. Judas had planned to give them a signal, saying, The man I kiss is Jesus. Arrest him. At once Judas went to Jesus and said, Greetings, Teacher! and kissed him. Jesus answered, Friend, do what you came to do. -- Matthew 26:47-50 (NCV) Betrayed in the garden of prayer. Betrayed by a kiss. Betrayed by a friend. Unfortunately, betrayal in God's family did not end with Judas. Betrayal by a Christian friend and confidant didn't stop when the moisture from Judas' kiss on Jesus' cheek dried. Unfortunately, betrayal in what is supposed to be a place of safety and spiritual nurture didn't end when Judas hung himself. Have you been betrayed by a friend in Christ? Have you been undercut that is suppose to be a loyal confidant? Have you been wounded in what is supposed to be a place of spiritual safety? If you have, you know the wounds a friend can leave when they no longer are a friend! You know the pain of Gethsemane. But if this is your story, remember it was also Jesus' story. For you, for us, the story of Matthew's Gospel finishes with a powerful two point message. Watch Jesus as he is betrayed, denied, and forsaken by his most beloved friends. He is a pioneer for us on how to handle the agony of betrayal and abandonment. Second, speak honestly to Jesus about your wounds and hurts. He not only knows and understands because he is Divine, but also because he has been there and longs to comfort and help you in your time of heartbreak. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join To get a standard help message on the list services send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] The Company of Friends
The Company of Friends Then Jesus went with his followers to a place called Gethsemane. He said to them, Sit here while I go over there and pray. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee with him, and he began to be very sad and troubled. He said to them, My heart is full of sorrow, to the point of death. Stay here and watch with me. -- Matthew 26:36-38 (NCV) KEY THOUGHT: It's hard to imagine Jesus needing anything if we divorce his divine nature from his his human nature. But God never allowed that divorce. Jesus faced the same struggles and needs we do as mortals. He knows what lies ahead for him. He knows he will be abandoned by all those he has invested himself in. But before that that horrible journey begins, he wants the companionship of those closest to him. And he wants this companionship while he prays! PRAYER: Father, I confess that sometimes I am caught up in my own self-sufficiency and thoughts of independence when I know, deep down, that I need the strength and support of other believers. Forgive me when I think too much of my own strength and when I am to proud to ask for the help of fellow Christians. Humble me gently so I that I will open my heart to the help and companionship of Christian friends. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. For more info on the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet To unsubscribe from the list send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the list visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet/join To get a standard help message on the list services send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Emergency call numbers
EMERGENCY CALL NUMBERS When in sorrow, .call John 14. When men fail you, call Psalm 27. If you want to be fruitful, ..call John 15. When you have sinned, call Psalm 51. When you worry, ..call Matthew 6:19-34. When you are in danger, . call Psalm 91. When God seems far away, ..call Psalm 139. When your faith needs stirring, ...call Hebrews 11. When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23. When you grow bitter and critical, . call I Corinthians 13. For Paul's secret to happiness.call Colossians 3:12-17. For understanding of Christianity,..call II Corinthians 5:15-19. When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31. When you want peace and rest, call Matthew 11:25-30. When the world seems bigger than God,..call Psalm 90. When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30. When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121. When your prayers grow narrow or selfish,...call Psalm 67. For a great invention/opportunity, ...call Isaiah 55. When you want courage for a task, ...call Joshua 1. For how to get along with fellow men, ...call Romans 12. When you think of investments and returns,...call Mark 10. If you are depressed, .call Psalm 27. If your pocketbook is empty, .call Psalm 37. If you are losing confidence in people, ..call I Corinthians 13. If people seem unkind, ...call John 15. If discouraged about your work, ..call Psalm 126. If you find the world growing small and yourself great,..call Psalm 19. Alternate numbers: For dealing with fear, .call Psalm 34:7. For security, call Psalm 121:3. For assurance, call Mark 8:35. For reassurance, ...call Psalm 145:18. Emergency numbers may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines to Heaven are open 24 hours a day! The more you call, the more blessed you will be. KEEP PRAYING. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] FW: Peace
Written by Mario Bermejo: Peace seems to be a scant commodity in the world today. I said seems because real peace may be present even in the midst of chaos as the following anecdote vividly portrays. The theme chosen for an on-the-spot painting competition was PEACE. At stake was honor, fame and cash. Contestants were asked to depict on canvas as best they could the subject of peace. The artists had the whole day to work on their pieces - in the evening was the awarding ceremony. The completed works of art were displayed before the judges, some of whom were well-known artists themselves. One painting was a country scene in the night with the moon and stars lighting the cloudless sky. Another painting showed an old farmhouse with little children gleefully playing around. Another depicts the tranquillity of a lake reflecting majestic mountains in the background. Still another portrayed a modern city asleep peacefully in the midst of a light-gilded landscape. The rest of the paintings were typical of what people may consider scenes of serenity, quietude and tranquillity. However, one painting stood out from among the others in that it portrayed a raging storm in its fury - with a little bird that appeared to be singing as it found refuge under a huge and mighty rock. The judges were unanimous this was the best portrayal of what peace really is. This reminds me of Jesus when He was peacefully asleep while His disciples were in a state of panic because the boat they were on board was being buffeted by a storm in the middle of the sea. In fear they woke up their Master and complained that they were about to sink into the depths of the sea. Jesus rebuked them and calmed the storm by saying, Peace, be still. How could you panic, Oh, ye of little faith, when the Prince of Peace was in your midst? PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE BUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Hair cut
A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, (who was a minister) if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said to him, I'll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut, then we will talk about it. A month later the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said, Son, I'm real proud of you. You have brought your grades up, you've studied your Bible diligently, but you didn't get hair cut! The young man waited a moment and replied, You know dad, I've been thinking about that. You know Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair. His father replied, Yes son, and they walked everywhere they went! This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Philippians 2:9
VERSE: Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name... -- Philippians 2:9 THOUGHT: For Jesus, Graciousness + Guts + Giving + Grit = Glory. Just one of those equations in salvation math that doesn't make much human sense, but from the perspective of faith, it is powerful wisdom. Jesus came to our world because of the graciousness of God. Jesus had the guts to leave behind heaven and face the hardships of humanity, and give of himself to serve others. Jesus had the grit to endure the horrors and humiliation of the cross. So God has shared with Jesus his glory and placed him above all others. The apostle Paul wants to remind us that God doesn't forget our sacrifices, our obedience, and our hardships. He does honor them with his pleasure and his glory because Jesus' sacrifice has made us holy! PRAYER: Holy Father and Lord God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and my Savior and Lord. I surrender my heart to have no rival interest to the lordship of your Son. Thank you for your wonderful gift of love in him. In Jesus' name. Amen. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Days to remember
Important Days: --- January 1 :New Year's Day. January 12:National Youth Day. January 15:Army Day. January 26:Republic Day (Anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950). And International Customs day. January 30:Martyrs' Day - Mahatma Gandhi's Death Anniversary. (Gandhi was shot dead on January 30 1948). February 14 :Valentine's Day. February 24 :Central Excise Day. February 28 :National Science Day. March 8:International Women's Day. March 15 :World Disabled Day. March 21 :World Forestry Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. March 23 :Bhagat Singh's Death Anniversary. (Shaheed-e-Azam) Bhagat was hanged by the British in 1931 along with Rajguru Sukhdev. He was 24. April 1 :April Fool's Day. April 5 :National Maritime Day. April 7 :World Health Day. April 18 :World Heritage Day. April 22 :Earth Day. May 1 :May Day / Workers Day / Maharashtra Day May 3 :Press Freedom Day. 2nd Sunday of May :Mother's Day. May 8 :World Red Cross Day. May 11:National Technology Day. May 15:International Day of the Family. May 17:World Telecommunication Day. May 21:Rajiv Gandhi's Death anniversary - 1991. May 24:Commonwealth Day. May 27:Nehru's Death Anniversary - 1964 May 31:Anti-Tobacco Day. June 5 :World Environment Day. 2nd Sunday of June :Fathers Day. June 26:International day against Drug abuse Illicit Trafficking. June 27:World Diabetes Day. July 11 :World Population Day. August 3 :International Friendship Day. August 6 :Hiroshima Day. August 8 :My Birthday August 9 :Quit India Day and Nagasaki Day. August 15 :Independence Day (Anniversary of India's Independence in 1947). August 29:National Sports Day. September 3:Qatar Independence day September 5 :Teachers' Day. September 8 :World Literacy Day. September 26:Day of the Deaf. September 27:World Tourism Day. October 1 :International day of the Elderly. October 2 :Gandhi Jayanthi (Mahatma Gandhi's Birth Anniversary - 1869) October 3 :World Habitat Day. October 4 :World Animal Welfare Day. October 8 :Indian Air Force Day. October 9 :World Post Office day. October 10 :National Post Day. October 15 :World White Cane Day (guiding the Blind). October 16 :World Food Day. October 31 :Indira Gandhi's Death Anniversary- 1984. November 14 :Children's Day (Nehru's Birth Anniversary - Born in 1889) December 1 :World Aids Day. December 4 :Navy Day. December 7 :Armed Forces Flag Day. December 10 :Human Right Day. December 23 :Kisan Divas - Farmer's Day. December 25 :Christmas. December 31 :New Year's Eve. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Was AND Is
A computer was something on TV From a science fiction show of note A window was something you hated to clean And ram was the cousin of a goat. Meg was the name of my girlfriend And gig was a job for the nights Now they all mean different things And that really mega bytes. An application was for employment A program was a TV show A cursor used profanity A keyboard was a piano. Memory was something that you lost with age A CD was a bank account And if you had a 3-in. floppy You hoped nobody ever found out. Compress was something you did to the garbage Not something you did to a file And if you unzipped anything in public You'd be in jail for a while. Log on was adding wood to the fire Hard drive was a long trip on the road A mouse pad was where a mouse lived And a backup happened to your commode. Cut you did with a pocket knife Paste you did with glue A web was a spider's home And a virus was the flu. I guess I'll stick to my pad and paper And the memory in my head I hear nobody's been killed in a computer crash But I've heard it plenty times said ! This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] New Definitions
Lecture: An art of transferring information from the notes of the Lecturer to the notes of the students without passing through the minds of either Conference: The confusion of one man multiplied by the number present. Compromise : The art of dividing a cake in such a way that everybody believes he got the biggest piece. Tears : The hydraulic force by which masculine will-power is defeated by feminine water power... Conference Room : A place where everybody talks, nobody listens and everybody disagrees later on. Office : A place where you can relax after your strenuous home life. Etc. : A sign to make others believe that you know more than you actually do. Committee : Individuals who can do nothing individually sit to decide that nothing can be done together. Experience : The name men give to their mistakes. Philosopher : A fool who torments himself during life, to be spoken of when dead. Diplomat : A person who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip. Opportunist : A person who starts taking bath if he accidentally falls into a river. Optimist : A person who while falling from Eiffel tower says in midway See I am not injured yet. Miser : A person who lives poor so that he can die rich. Father : A banker provided by nature. Boss : Someone who is early when you are late and late when you are early. Politician : One who shakes your hand before elections and your Confidence after. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Quote
The happiest people in the world are those who love what they are doing, regardless of whether wealth, fame, power, and elevated social status ever come their way. The most fulfilled people are those who derive rewards from the intrinsic enjoyment of what they are contributing to life, come what may. And they are people who relish the challenge to pursue excellence in their activities, as well as in themselves... The kind of success I am most interested in is the sort available to every human being living, breathing, thinking and doing things on this earth. It does not require wealth, fame, power or high social status... It requires making the most of what we are. It means making a difference. It means using your talents and following your heart. It involves being true to yourself and being good to others. TOM MORRIS This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Baptism
The meaning of Baptism: 1. It means obedience to the command of Christ, Mark 16:16, He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved. Please note that believing comes before baptism. 2. It means following Christ's example. I Peter 2:21, ...because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps. see also John 13:15. 3. It means fulfilling all righteousness. Matt.3:15. Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness, If Jesus needed it, I certainly do, too. 4. It means identification with Christ, Rom.6:4-13 a. Identification in his death. Rom.6:5, ...planted together in the likeness of His death. b. Identification in his burial.Rom.6:4, ...buried WITH HIM by baptism into death. c. Identification in his resurrection. Rom.6:4, ...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. 5. It means association with Christ's body. I Cor.12:13, For by one spirit are we all baptised into one body. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] The reason for His death
Why did the Lord Jesus, the sinless one have to die? We can understand how a guilty person would have to die as a result of sin. Jesus took our sin and died to satisfy the justice of a Holy God in heaven. Sin demanded a payment - the death penalty. Only Christ could pay it in full. All the attributes of God must be in harmony to make Salvation possible. God's loving nature could not forgive sin until His legal nature was satisfied. In Calvary all the attributes of God found a perfect solution. The result of Christ's death was Salvation to all mankind that accept Him as Saviour. I Timothy 4:10, '... who is the Saviour of all and especially of those who believe.' Could God not just forgive the sinner without the terrible death on Calvary? Sin has been committed against God. Why couldn't God just blot it out? He could not for the law of God must be satisfied. In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Gen.2:17 'The soul that sinneth it shall die.' Ezekiel 18:4 'For the wages of sin is death.' Rom.6:23 Repentance does not remove the need for punishment for sin. Sin has been committed and it must be dealt with according to God's own precepts. The justice and honour of God are at stake and must be preserved. The holiness of God demands the death penalty for sin. Thankyou Jesus! This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Psalm 94:19
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. -- Psalm 94:19 God is our comforter, sustainer, and Lord. Only his gracious presence and tender blessings can bring consolation and comfort to our restless and discouraged souls. So let's turn to him, honestly confessing both our sins and our sorrows. Let's ask him to take our anxiety away and restore to us the passion, the joy, and the confidence of our salvation. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Philippians 1:29
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him... -- Philippians 1:29 Suffer! How is suffering a privilege? IT'S NOT unless it is for Jesus. Remember how the early apostles were joyful because they were counted worthy to suffer for the name? (cf. Acts 5:41) You see, he suffered for us so we could be saved. When we face suffering for the cause of Christ and his Kingdom, we help inspire others to live faithfully in adversity and show to all the genuineness of our faith. So few have anything worthy of their living, dying, or suffering. We have reason for all three: our lives will be caught up in Jesus' victory! (cf. Rom. 8:32-39; 1 Cor. 15) This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Doctor vs. Mechanic
A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon in his workshop who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his car. The mechanic shouted across the garage, Hello Doctor! Please come over here for a minute. The famous surgeon, a bit surprised, came over to the mechanic. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked argumentatively, So doctor, look at this. I also open hearts, take valves out, grind 'em, put in new parts, and when I finish this will work as a new one.So how come you get the big money, when you and me is doing basically the same work? The doctor leaned over and whispered to the mechanic. Try to do it when the Engine Is Running. This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] Building a Lasting Marriage
-Original Message- From: Alcaneses, Benedict X [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2001 2:37 PM To: George Joseph Fernandes; Reynaldo D. Miranda; Bert Millare; 'Cajetan Mendes'; 'Nap' Subject: BS Wed - Nov 28, 2K1 Everything I know About SUCCESS, I learned from the BIBLE Topic : Building a Lasting Marriage Introduction: All of us work hard to make our marriage meaningful and lasting. We want our marriage that is happy and joyful with a minimum of conflict, pain and struggle. Yet many marriages fail to meet these expectations. Often, the reason can be traced to the fact that the couple overlooked several essential ingredients. Body: The Word of God provides us with a recipe, ten of the essential ingredients for a meaningful marriage. 1. Total Commitment Total commitment to the marriage (union) and to each other is essential for a lasting marriage. The ingredient is reflected in the CLEAVING (adhering, sticking, devoted) spoken of in God's description of marriage. God says in , Genesis 2 : 24 - For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother and shall cleave (united - to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly) to his wife; and they shall become one in flesh. Commitment to marriage involves a recognition that marriage is more than just a legal or judicial agreement. But the Bible calls it a COVENANT (Proverbs 2:17 ; Malachi 2:14). Marriage involves a vow or promise that makes the obligation binding. Commitment to marriage involves a recognition that marriage was designed by God to permanent until death. What therefore God joined together let no man asunder - Matthew 19:6) 2. Total Acceptance In marriage we should accept our partner as he or she is. Most of us have had few surprise during our first year of marriage. Give example.. Many couples spend their lives nagging each other about personal habits and idiosyncrasies that they have no power to change. Nagging will never change our partners much. It will only irritate them and make us bitter. Romans 15:7 Wherefore accept one another just as Christ also accepted us to his glory If we have a problem with our spouse, we should make it a matter of prayer. Perhaps the Lord will change us! Not our partner but us, our attitude towards our partner by accepting him/her. We should learn to appreciate the peculiarities of our spouse as evidences of the unique and special individual God has made that person. 3. Loving Communication Underline, Loving communication. Honest communication is better but it should be spoken with love. Ephesians 4:15 - But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow in all aspects in Him. Loving communication lets the truth be known, but it does so in such a way to edify the partner and build up the marriage. 4. Genuine Forgiveness Nobody is perfect. That state of affairs demands a lot of genuine forgiveness in marriage. Let's take the case of Hosea. Gomer, Hosea's adulterous wife actually became a temple of prostitute. Yet God instructed Hosea, Go again, love a woman who is loved by her husband, yet an adulteress - Hosea 3:1. It was not easy for Hosea but he sought his unfaithful wife and restored her to himself and to God. Hosea shown here genuine forgiveness. Genuine forgiveness of even the worst sin is not only essential to a successful marriage; it is essential to the enjoyment of God's blessing. God will not bless an unforgiving heart. 5. Role Relationship Their two main roles for spouses in marriage. The husband's role is that of SACRIFICIAL LOVER (Eph 5:25). TH wife's role is that SUBMISSIVE HELPER (Genesis 2:18) The husband has the authority over his wife, but he is not to be dictator. Nor his wife to be a doormat. The husband is to exercise his headship in love and sacrifice. The wife is to exercise her submission with assistance and respect. Two different roles and yet they are equal like Christ has a role different from the Father, yet they are equal (1 Cor. 11:3) 6. Spiritual Kinship A Christian husband and wife must develop a spiritual kinship - a sense of being co-laborers for Christ with a joint mission in life. Husband and wife work in the vineyard of God as a team effort which will result of developing a ministry together. Spouses need to share in each other's lives and ministries. Praying together, working together, and dreaming together will help build a spiritual kinship and lasting marriage. 7. Growing Friendship Is our spouse our best friend? Friends talk, give gifts and do things together .(expound). So let us treat our mate as our best friend. 8. Flaming Romance The physical
[JOYnet] Christian GROWTH
Spiritual growth results from trusting Jesus Christ. The righteous man shall live by faith (Gal.3:11). A life of faith will enable you to trust God increasingly with every detail of your life and to practice the following: G Go to God in prayer daily (I Thess.5:17) RRead God's word daily (Acts 17:11) OObey God moment by moment (John 14:21) WWitness for Christ by your life and words (Matt.5:16) T Trust God for every detail of your life (I Peter 5:7) H Holy Spirit - allow Him to control and empower your daily life and witness (Gal.5:16; Acts 1:8) This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to this mailing list, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org/joynet For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[JOYnet] WHEN SHOULD I FAST?
WHEN SHOULD I FAST? Many occasions for fasting are recorded in scripture. A. The ordination of elders and commissioning of apostles to ministry. Acts 13:3 And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away. Acts 14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord... B. Intercession for the people of God. Exodus 24:18 Deuteronomy 9:8-9, 12-20, 23-27 Ezra 10:6 Daniel 9:3-4 Joel 2:12-14, 17-18 Jonah 3:5-10 C. Humbling and chastening of oneself. I Kings 21:27-29 ... Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? Psalms 35:13 ... I humbled myself with fasting ... Psalms 69:10 I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting ... D. Seeking the Lord and His way. Judges 20:26-28, etc. Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the Lord, and fasted that day until evening, and ... inquired of the Lord ... (whether to) go out to battle ... And the Lord said, Go up ... II Chronicles 20:3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Ezra 8:21-23 Then I proclaimed a fast ... that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. For I was ashamed to ask the king ... to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our god is upon all them for good that seek him ... So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us. E. Repentance and confession of sin. I Samuel 7:6 I Kings 21:27-29 Ezra 10:6 ... he ate no bread, nor drank water: for he mourned because of the transgression ... Nehemiah 1:4-7, etc. ...when I heard these words, I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed... Nehemiah 9:1-3 ... the children of Israel were assembled with fasting ... and stood and confessed their sins ... one fourth part of the day ... they confessed ... Jeremiah 36:6-10 Daniel 9:3-5, 20 ... confessing my sin and the sin of my people ... Jonah 3:5-10 F. Receiving healing. I Samuel 1:5-11, 18-20 II Samuel 12:15-16, 22-23 Isaiah 58:8 Acts 9:9, 17-19 G. Petitioning God to withhold His hand in judgment. Deuteronomy 9:18, 25 And I fell down before the Lord ... I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins ... because the Lord had said he would destroy you. Isaiah 58:9 H. Preparation to receive word from God. Deuteronomy 9:18, 25 Isaiah 58:9 I. Spiritual deliverance. Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chose? To loose the bands ... to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Mark 9:29 (Matthew 17:21) And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. J. Seeking assistance in time of fear. II Chronicles 20:3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast ... K. Mourning another's death (II Samuel 1:12; 3:35); out of concern for another's safety (Daniel 6:18); or when faced with threats on one's own life (Esther 4:3; 9:1-3). L. Seeking protection. Ezra 8:21-23 M. Lacking material provision; in need. II Corinthians 11:27 ... in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often ... Fasting is an extremely valuable and important facet of the Christian life; but it is not an infallible means of getting what we want from God. Complete, printed and bound copies of studies (100 topics, 850+ pages, 8 vols.) may be obtained from: Diane S. Dew, PO Box 340945, Milwaukee, WI 53234 MAIN PAGE index.shtml ) Copyright copyrt.htm 1998 Diane S. Dew All Rights Reserved Diane Dew o PO Box 340945 o Milw WI 53234 ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] TEST MAIL ONLY
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[JOYnet] LESSONS FROM NOAHS ARK
LESSONS FROM NOAHS ARK 1. Don't miss the boat. 2.Remember that we are all in the same boat. 3. Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark. 4. Stay fit. When you're 600 yrs old, someone may ask you to do something really BIG. 5. Don't listen to critics, just get on with the job that needs to be done. 6. Build your future on high ground. 7. For safety's sake, travel in pairs. 8. Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs. 9. When you're stressed, float a while. 10. Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs. the titanic by professionals. 11. No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting. 12. Always remember that Joan of Arc was not the wife of Noah's Ark! FUNNY Funny how a hundred rupees/pesos looks so big when you take it to church, but so small when you take it to the mall. Funny how long two hours spent at church are, but how short they are when watching a movie. Funny how people want to get a front seat at any game or concert, but would rather take a back seat at Church services. Funny how everyone wants to go to heaven provided they do not have to believe, think, say or do anything. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
RE: [JOYnet] Bible Quiz : The Shortest???
Good day to all! Thanks to all who participated in the Bible quiz. I suppose most of us knew the first two answers, whereas the third answer was doubtful. The book of II John has only 1 chapter with 13 verses. I'm putting below the first mail which I received with all 3 correct answers. Join me in congratulating Wilfred Matthews. Well done Wilfred, keep it up. Do not let the word of God depart from your heart (Joshua 1:8). George Fernandes Original Message- From: Wilfred Mathews [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 12:00 PM To: George Joseph Fernandes Subject: Re: [JOYnet] Bible Quiz : The Shortest??? Hi George, Its been quite a while since I participated in a Bible quiz, but thanks for bringing it to ushere are my answers: 1. Jn 11:35 Jesus wept. 2. Psalms 117 3. 2 John Thanks again and have a good day! :) God Bless Wil. - Original Message - From: George Joseph Fernandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2001 Subject: [JOYnet] Bible Quiz : The Shortest??? BIBLE QUIZ : THE SHORTEST??? 1. Where can you find the shortest VERSE in the books of the Bible? 2. Where can you find the shortest CHAPTER? 3. Which is the shortest BOOK? Interesting??? I know that many of you know the answers. Do not put your answers on Joynet so that others will get time to search as well. You can mail your answers to me, but only today. I guess we can put the answers on Joynet after a couple of days. George Fernandes ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Bible Quiz : The Shortest???
BIBLE QUIZ : THE SHORTEST??? 1. Where can you find the shortest VERSE in the books of the Bible? 2. Where can you find the shortest CHAPTER? 3. Which is the shortest BOOK? Interesting??? I know that many of you know the answers. Do not put your answers on Joynet so that others will get time to search as well. You can mail your answers to me, but only today. I guess we can put the answers on Joynet after a couple of days. George Fernandes ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Happy Independence Day
Dear All, It was the night of 14th August 1997, Indians all over were celebrating 50 years of Indian Independance. I was working in Kuwait then, but happened to be on vacation that time. I was all set to make a grand celebration, starting late in the evg. Started out with friends and went to a bar. Finished at one place and then went to another bar. We were boozing, even as it was midnight and there was shouting and dancing all around. India completes 50 years of freedom. Finally when I reached my building I was drunk, but not enough to go home and sleep. So I stood on the road and began acting like a 'bhai' - that's the Mumbai word for a gangster. I stopped and confronted a cab driver and then a car driver. The car driver was about to charge on me, but I managed to keep things restricted to words and not action. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Recall: Happy Independence Day
George Joseph Fernandes would like to recall the message, Happy Independence Day. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Sorry guys, that was just the start earlier, here's the full thing. Dear All, It was the night of 14th August 1997, Indians all over were celebrating 50 years of Indian Independance. I was working in Kuwait then, but happened to be on vacation that time. I was all set to make a grand celebration, starting late in the evg. Started out with friends and went to a bar. Finished at one place and then went to another bar. We were boozing, even as it was midnight and there was shouting and dancing all around. India completes 50 years of freedom. Finally when I reached my building I was drunk, but not enough to go home and sleep. So I stood on the road and began acting like a 'bhai' - that's the Mumbai word for a gangster. I stopped and confronted a cab driver and then a car driver. The car driver was about to charge on me, but I managed to keep things restricted to words and not action. The night finally ended and it was the morning of 15th August. As I recollected, I couldn't believe what had happened last night and thought that it should have been a bad dream. But it wasn't and it was a fact. I was terribly ashamed of myself and also knew that God had protected me that night inspite of my acts. That was the time I decided to quit drinking. I knew I couldn't do it and so I stepped down from whisky to beer before I quit. It was around a year later in July '98 that I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Saviour and committed myself to him. I was under the bondage of booze and God set me free. 4 years back was the beginning of my independence from alcohol. God has given me freedom from a sinful life and I praise His name by the following verses: But thanks be to God! For though at one time you were slaves to sin, you have obeyed with all your heart the truths found in the teaching you received. You were SET FREE FROM SIN and became the slaves of righteousness. At one time you surrendered yourselves entirely as slaves to impurity and wickedness for wicked purposes. In the same way you must now surrender yourselves enitrely as slaves of righteousness for holy purposes. When you were slaves of sin, you were free from righteousness. What did you gain from doing the things you are now ashamed of? The result of those things is death. But now you have been set free from sin and are slaves of God. Your gain is a life fully dedicated to Him and the result is eternal life. (Romans 5:17-22) Praise Jesus that He has given us freedom from the slavery of sin. Even as we celebrate the Indian Independence day, may God give us victory over the evil one so that we will be true overcomers through Christ alone. God Bless George Fernandes. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Dear All, Thanks for your lovely messages wishing me for my birthday. Well the celebration is this evg. with @ 20-25 people coming to my place. Physically you might not make it but spiritually you can attend my b'day celebration.There'll be a Bible Study and then dinner. I'll be sharing also as its my birthday and this is what I'll be speaking about this evg. The topic is LIFE Where did we get our life from? From our parents. Ans where did they get it from? Inevitably one goes back to Eden the creation of man. Gen.2:7 says,'And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul'. If we look at the kinds of life, there are 3 kinds of life the Bible speaks about. 1. Physical Life : which was given to man at the time of creation (see verse above). Actually I am celebrating my physical birthday today. We are all concerned of our physical life and we take care of our body well. We make the most of our life and enjoy it with our fly. and friends. 2. SPIRITUAL LIFE: This is the second kind of life. John 4:24 says,'God is spirit and His worshippers must worship in Spirit and in truth.' Actually all religions talk about spiritual life. So whats the difference between our worship and that of a Muslim, Hindu,... I believe its the word TRUTH in the above verse. And what's this Truth. The truth is JESUS. In John 14:6 Jesus says,I'm the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Jesus is our way to our Father in heaven. Jesus is the truth without whom our worship is incorrect. And by His death and resurrection He has given us a New Life. Actually we all have a spiritual birthday also and that is the day when we accept Jesus personally as our Lord and Saviour. 3. ETERNAL LIFE: You all know that I am not a citizen of Qatar, but I'm here to work and earn well so that I can go back to my nation India and then settle there. Similarly this earth is not our permanent settlement. We are citizens of heaven(Phil.3:20) who are to use this life as an oppurtunity to be eligible for the eternal life in heaven. Only Jesus and no one else(Acts4:12) is our visa to heaven/eternal life so that we can testify this: 'For we know that when this tent we live in - our body here on earth - is torn down, God will have a house in heaven for us to live in, a home He Himself has made, which will last forever.' The Purpose of Life? To conclude I have a question. Where do you wish to spend eternity? There are 2 great eternities. We must choose one or the other. There is no neutral ground. 1.The blessed privilege of living forever with the Lord Jesus in heaven. 2.The terrible anguish of living forever with Satan in a burning hell. The purpose of Life is to let you personally choose the abiding place of your soul. Thank you very much for reading my friends. May be it was a bit long for reading, but u see I'm going to speak it out this evg which will take, I guess @10 mins. May God lead you. George Fernandes. Qatar ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] What's the temperature right now?
Hi All! Its hot and humid here in the Gulf. How's the weather in US, India,... . Well I can feel the mercury rising high in Joynet right now. I guess we need to cool down. Its encouraging to see people express themselves freely and defend their views regarding alcohol. If there are 2 different views (no drinking vs. moderate drinking) all of us have one common view - we are all against drunkeness. Now that's unity. So then what can be done unitedly. Remember a recent mail ASAP(always say a prayer). Why can't we pray for each other. Those who are for abstinence(no drinking), pray that those who are drinking will never get drunk and will lose interest in drinking. Also pray that their moderate drinking will not lead someone else to drinking. Also pray that alcohol will have no place in your lives. Those who are for temperance(moderate drinking), pray that those who don't drink will never drink(if u agree to it). Please note that this mail is not a bottomline to end the discussion. I would only suggest that personal criticism should be avoided. For example someone can criticise me by saying 'How can someone write about temperature when the topic being discussed is drinking'. If I read this line, I'll understand that you are talking about me, I'll get the message u are trying to convey and also my point will be criticised without my name being mentioned. I feel this way no one might get hurt. PS: In the mail above, drinking refers to alcohol consumption. Thanks and to God be all the glory. George Fernandes ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Tithing
Dear All, I'm blessed by the ongoing discussion on tithes. I would like to put forth my opinion which for some people might be a bit different. Well I need not put many verses about tithes as there were a lot of verses quoted already. Allow me to put few. In Deut.12:6 it has been told There bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and special gifts what you have vowed to give your free will offerings, and the firstborn of your herd and flocks. Here we see about tithes and 5 other offerings. Now lets go to verse 1 of the same chapter. Deut.12:1These are the decrees and LAWS you must be careful to follow in the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given u to possess as long as you live in the land. I have put caps for my point here. I believe that in the old testament, under the law, they gave a tithe -- one tenth of their income. The tithe was holy unto the Lord Lev. 27:30 and did not belong to the person. If we follow the Law in one aspect we have to keep it completely because Galatians 3:10 says 'Those who depend on obeying the Law live under a curse. For the scripture says, whoever does not always obey everything that is written in the book of the law is under God's curse! We are not under the Law today. But we are under grace which is a covenant of love. Which is stronger, the power of law or the power of love? Its true that love is greater, and WE OUGHT TO GIVE MORE THAN A TENTH. If out of Law its 10% out of love it has to be more, because it'll justify our love to the Lord and for His kingdom. Friends, I refrain to use the word tithe, as I feel that it has something to do with the law. I only use the word offerings and am convinced that we should give more than 10% and I do so. Why can't we say that I gave to the Lord, instead of using terms as tithe offerings, love offerings, vow offerings, etc. Thanks. George Fernandes ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
RE: [JOYnet] Some quick introduction
Hi All! Thanks Welchy for the encouraging introduction. Its been a month since I joined Joynet and its been a great inspiration to me. I believe that God has a purpose why we are on the Joynet mailing list. 'because God is always at work in you to make to willing and able to obey his own purpose.' Phil.2:13. I've been in Qatar for 3 and half years prior to which I was in Kuwait for 4 years. I stay here with my wife Minial and cute little daughter Jennifer. Basically I'm from Chembur-Mumbai. I have a desire to grow spiritually and to learn the word of God more. I'm always open for spiritual correction and prefer that people correct me with Biblical references because what you and I say can change tommorrow, but the word of God is the same forever. Just as I have a desire to grow spiritually, I like to workout for my body in the gymnasium during most of the evenings. I thank God for the blessings he has showered on me and my family. May God bless you all abundantly. George. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
RE: RE: [JOYnet] salvation
Praise God for the discussion we are having and it is all it good faith. Right? Please check the CAPS. -Original Message- From: jannet fernandez [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2001 5:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: RE: [JOYnet] salvation Hi, I would like to have a small say on Born-Again. And please forgive me if i am wrong. Jesus said You must be born again John 3:3; Yes, everyman must be born again. I believe that by simply telling that u belong to a Born-again Sect does not make u born-again. Jesus himself gives us the answer as to how to be born-again. I DO AGREE WITH YOU JANNET AND MORE SO WITH THE VERSE BELOW. Except a man be born of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. John 3:5. You must be born of the water and the spirit. You are first physically born into the world. Then u must be born of the water when u r baptised. You shed behind ur older self and become a new person when u r baptised because u r cleansed of the sins with which u were born with. (TRUE - EPH.4:22-24) Then u have to be born with the spirit. This happens when we personally accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Before Jesus' Ascension he had breathed the Holy Spirit to all his followers assembled in the room. All of them had believed that Jesus was their saviour. And it was the strength of this spirit that helped them to preach the Good News to everyone.(TRUE - ACTS 1:8) So when we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour he will send us the power of the Holy Spirit. This power can come in many ways. God will choose to give which and to whom. Please read through 1Corinthians 12:1-11. (GIFTS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT) And take note of 1Cor 12:11 But all these worketh that one and the self-same Spirit,dividing into everyman severally as HE WILL And again the faith to remain in Jesus is also given by the same spirit as is said in 1 Cor 12:9 To another faith by the same spirit (I HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU COZ YOU HAVE QUOTED THE RIGHT VERSES. WHEREVER YOU HAVEN'T, I'VE PUT THE REFERENCE. ITS BETTER TO TRUST IN GOD'S WORD THAN MANS WORD. REGARDING FAITH I'D SAY THAT WE ALL MUST HAVE FAITH IN GOD. HEBREWS 11:6 SAYS,' WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD,...' ) GEORGE. I hope now u can understand how a grown up man can be born again. There must be somebody who can help u much better. And if i am wrong anywhere please do correct me. Thanks Love in Jesus Jannet Trivandrum. nandes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jose has raised an important question here. I too would like to put up a question regarding the same. But before that I'll put some verses here. Ephesians 4:3-6 says, 'Do your best to preserve the unity which the spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together. There is one body and one spirit, just as there is one hope to which God has called you. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism; there is one God and Father of all people, who is Lord of all, works through all, and is in all. We see that we have one Father for all and we are to preserve our unity or should I say we are supposed to be united. By we I mean all those who believe in Christ and are his followers. So why don't we see one body of Christ. Why are there so many denominations? The Bible tells us to be seperated from darkness, but not from each other. The body is not complete unless all are together. Lets look at what Jesus has prayed for us in John chapter 17. Read the full chapter when you open the Bible, but I type here verses 2021 I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me because of their message. I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me. Friends, Jesus has prayed for all those who believe in Him to be one. But its a fact that we have so many denominations/sects. Where did they come from? Its true that there are differences in doctrines between sects, but are they based on the Bible. Can someone show in the Bible where is Catholic, Presbytarian, Methodist, Adventist, etc... Jose has written about Billy Graham being from the born again sect. Hey I know that Jesus has used the word born again in John 3:3. Jesus answered, I am telling you the truth: no one can see the kingdom of God, without being born again. Why did Jesus say that? How can a grown man be born again-This is exactly what Nicodemus asked Jesus. Again I quote what Jesus said in Jon3:67 'A person is born physically of human parents, but is born spiritually of the Spirit. Do not be surprised because I tell you that you must all be born again.' What I say here is being born again is Biblical and its also following what Jesus has himself
RE: [JOYnet] Salvation.............
Dear Friends, May God's peace which is far beyond human understanding (Phillipians4:7) be with you as you read this mail. I'm trying here to put forth what the Bible says about our topic in discussion and not just saying something because of what I feel. I had quoted the verses John 3:36 18 in my previous mail. Now someone can say that John was talking to the Jews or Christ was talking to Nicodemus and that verse need not be applied to us. That way then someone else may say that the 13 letters written by Paul will be for those particular people only like Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, etc. This might lead us to ask hey, where's the letter written for Indians or which part of the Bible is for us. I stress the importance of Bible as it is the word of God for the people of all generations. Join me in reading II Timothy 3:15-16. ' And you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to Salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living.' In verse 15 Paul says that Salvation is through faith in Christ Jesus. In verse 16 we can see that the Bible is inspired by God. It is true that God's grace is for all and anyone/everyone can approach him, BUT through Christ alone. Lets read Galatians 2:21where Paul says, 'I refuse to reject the grace of God. But if a person is put right with God through the Law, it means that Christ died for nothing!' So if someone says that by leading a good life one can reach heaven, it will imply that Christ has died for nothing. But the Bible says and we all agree that Christ is our redeemer, our Lord and our Saviour. To Him be glory forever. Amen. Speaking about those who have never heard about Christ, I'll say that just as we have been brought to the knowledge of Christ, they also will be. How? God's kingdom is expanding and reaching each and every corner of the world. You too as an individual can contribute to it, by praying for it and for all those who are preaching the good news about Christ. Note: All the above verses are from Today's English Version Bible. Thanks for reading and God Bless. George. -Original Message- From: Suni Lopez [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 8:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [JOYnet] Salvation. Hi All, What if a lawyer brakes the law??? what the court will do???Punishment will be to the maximumSo as we christins..we study law of lord's kingdom through the Gospel...We have taken enrolment as the lawyers of the law of lord by baptism and we do our refresher course by Holy mass. Even then we brake the law!!!.. But general men, even though they don't know the actual law by it's sections and by section. they obey and practice it on moral grounds, That is enough for the state(Holy Father) not to punish them - SALVATION is theirs too(by the blood of Lamb). On the other hand it is the responsibility of the lawyers to make the public aware of law - to preach the gospel ( not only by lengthy speech but by daily practice). But where we stand as lawyers of the Kingdom of lord, We don't know how to prepare a bail application for our brothers!! how to get an anticipatory bail for ourself,if we violate the law,we prefer to go to our hideouts instead of seeking the way of law and asking for the mercy of God or at least refer the case to the Master Lawyer-JESUS. Ha...one more thingIt is not accepted by the court, as an excuse for not obeying the law, that one don't know the existence of a particular law. So I think who don't violate the law obeys it and will be saved even if he is not aware of the law in totality. Love in JESUS, Suni Lopez Bangalore -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 1:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [JOYnet] Salvation. Hi Jobin, Like I said in my previous email, I don't think it is completely impossible for a non Christian to be saved. But I also think there are advantages in being a Christian because they know more about how God is going to judge the people. The tribal guy can be saved if God is satisfied with the way he lived on the earth based on what he knew. God Bless, Lovely Thomas/ Chicago/ USA Here is what I wrote before: I think that we have no reason to judge whether somebody else is going to heaven. Except for saints we cannot make any assumption that somebody is in Heaven, Hell or Purgatory. It is entirely up to God to decide whether a Hindu or Muslim or Sikh or Jew or Christian will go to heaven. But I also believe that for Christians, who came to know Jesus, denying or ignoring to believe in Jesus can be a reason to definitely not going to
[JOYnet] Abiding in Christ's Love
Abiding in Christ's Love (Remaining in Christ's Love) A dimension of abiding in Christ is found in this verse. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love (John 15:9). This is how we abide in Christ's love: If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments, and abide in His Love (John 15:10). The finest illustration of this kind of abiding is found in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. His life was marked by a total submission and obedience to the will of the Father (John 8:28-29). One result of our obedience to our Lord's command is joy. Obedience brings joy into our Christian experience as it did for our Lord: Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2). Not wishing to leave the imperative to abide in His love in abstract terms, Jesus gives a very specific and practical example of the commandments of which He speaks. This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. The ultimate demonstration of love is about to be witnessed by the disciples. Christ will lay down His life for His friends. If the love of Christ is to be shown in His disciples, they must be willing to give themselves to and for others. I must repeat the story I heard of the man who was waxing eloquent to his wife of how much he loved her. He told her he would even die for her. That won't be necessary, she responded, unimpressed, just pick up that towel and help me with these dishes. Few of us will be required to pay the ultimate price of friendship. All of us should be willing to do so and to show it in simple acts of sacrificial kindness. The abiding of obedience results in an intimacy which cannot be experienced in any other way. Abiding in Christ by obeying His commands changes our relationship from that of slaves to that of friends (verse John 15:14-15). The intimacy of friendship includes us in the inner circle of God, and here our Lord makes known His secrets. Abiding in Christ in its simplest terms is trusting our Lord and obeying His word. There are no special techniques or formulas. It is as simple as our belief and behavior. Abiding in Christ provides us with life and strength. It is the only way to fruitfulness. Abiding in Christ assures us of answered prayer and an intimacy with Christ. Author unknown, but the Bible verses are well known to all. God Bless you for reading this. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] Abiding in Christ's Love
Abiding in Christ's Love (Remaining in Christ's Love) A dimension of abiding in Christ is found in this verse. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love (John 15:9). This is how we abide in Christ's love: If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments, and abide in His Love (John 15:10). The finest illustration of this kind of abiding is found in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ. His life was marked by a total submission and obedience to the will of the Father (John 8:28-29). One result of our obedience to our Lord's command is joy. Obedience brings joy into our Christian experience as it did for our Lord: Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2). Not wishing to leave the imperative to abide in His love in abstract terms, Jesus gives a very specific and practical example of the commandments of which He speaks. This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. The ultimate demonstration of love is about to be witnessed by the disciples. Christ will lay down His life for His friends. If the love of Christ is to be shown in His disciples, they must be willing to give themselves to and for others. I must repeat the story I heard of the man who was waxing eloquent to his wife of how much he loved her. He told her he would even die for her. That won't be necessary, she responded, unimpressed, just pick up that towel and help me with these dishes. Few of us will be required to pay the ultimate price of friendship. All of us should be willing to do so and to show it in simple acts of sacrificial kindness. The abiding of obedience results in an intimacy which cannot be experienced in any other way. Abiding in Christ by obeying His commands changes our relationship from that of slaves to that of friends (verse John 15:14-15). The intimacy of friendship includes us in the inner circle of God, and here our Lord makes known His secrets. Abiding in Christ in its simplest terms is trusting our Lord and obeying His word. There are no special techniques or formulas. It is as simple as our belief and behavior. Abiding in Christ provides us with life and strength. It is the only way to fruitfulness. Abiding in Christ assures us of answered prayer and an intimacy with Christ. Author unknown, but the Bible verses are well known to all. God Bless you for reading this. ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
RE: [JOYnet] Salvation ?????
Hi Seems like no one is willing to speak about this important Christian topic. The good thing about Christian discussion is that the final say is always with us and that's the Bible. Different people will have different opinion, but we have to believe only what God says in his word. Salvation is God's plan for mankind. Romans 3:23 says 'everyone has sinned and is far away from God's saving presence'. We all are sinners for which the penalty is death. Romans 6:23 says 'For sin pays its wage - death; but God's free gift is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord.' This verse shows that Jesus is our Saviour from death. Lets see what Jesus says as to why he came to earth. Jesus says in John 10:10 '... I have come in order that you may have life - life in all its fullness.' Also we can can see what Jesus says about being saved. Jesus says in John 10:9 ' I am the gate. Those who come in by me will be saved; ...' Lets quickly read I John 5: 11-13 ' 11The testimony is this: God has given us eternal life, and this life has its source in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has this life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life - you that believe in the Son of God.' So, if someone asks a question are you saved, say yes if you believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and your personal saviour, because it is said in Acts 4:12 'Salvation is to be found through him(Christ) alone; in all the world there is no one else whom God has given who can save us.' Note: all the above verses are quoted from Today's English Version Bible. God Bless you all for reading this mail. George Fernandes Qatar -Original Message- From: JOSEPH C.C. [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 5:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [JOYnet] Salvation ? Hai Folks, I have seen a lot of discussions going on about salvation etc. Let me put this question for discussion. It will be nice if all of us can share our views. What do you understand by Salvation?And Are you saved? (as some of our separated brethrens ask) Please share your views. Love and Prayers, C.C.Joseph ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org ** ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] SPIRITUAL VITAMINS
SPIRITUAL VITAMINS A TO Z Remember to take your vitamins every day! Anxious? Take Vitamin A. All things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28) Blue? Take Vitamin B Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. (Psalm 103:1) Crushed? Take Vitamin C Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7) Depressed? Take Vitamin D Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. (James 4:8) Empty? Take Vitamin E Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. (Psalm 100:4) Fearful? Take Vitamin F Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God. (Isaiah 41:10) Greedy? Take Vitamin G Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put unto your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. (Luke 6:38) Hesitant? Take Vitamin H How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns.' (Isaiah 52:7) Insecure? Take Vitamin I I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13) Jittery? Take Vitamin J Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Know nothing? Take Vitamin K Know this that the Lord is God, it is He that made us and not we ourselves. (Psalm 100:3) Lonely? Take Vitamin L Lo, I am with you always, even to the end ofthe age. (Matthew 28:20) Mortgaged? Take Vitamin M My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9) Nervous? Take Vitamin N Never, no never will I leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5) Overwhelmed? Take Vitamin O Overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21) Perplexed or puzzled? Take Vitamin P Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. (John 14:27) Quitting? Take Vitamin Q Quit you like men and women, be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) Restless? Take Vitamin R Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him. (Psalm 37:7) Scared? Take Vitamin S Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks my life seeks your life; you will be safe with me. (1 Samuel 22:23) Tired? Take Vitamin T Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31) Uncertain? Take Vitamin U Understand that I am (the Lord). Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. (Isaiah 43:10) Vain? Take Vitamin V Vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one. (Acts 5:16) Wondering what to do? Take Vitamin W What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) eXhausted? Take Vitamin X Exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (1 Timothy 4:7) Yearning for hope? Take Vitamin Y Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you art with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4) Zapped? Take Vitamin Z Zealous for good deeds. (Titus 2:14) ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] MONEY RICHES
MONEY RICHES When you find yourself wishing that your life were different, what is it you wish for? If you're like most people, you might wish for financial security. If only my boss would reward my hard work and loyalty with a big raise or bonus. If only I could buy the lucky lotto ticket next week. If only I could come up with an invention that would make me the envy of the entrepreneurs and a sure-fire bet to light up the Nasdaq with an dazzling IPO (Initial Public Offering). Seeking priceless treasures I'm not a fan of bumper-sticker theology, but recently I saw a powerful retort to the familiar treatise, He who dies with the most toys... Wins. It simply said: He who dies with the most toys... Still dies. Money itself is not evil, but the LOVE OF MONEY is a blood-lust that can never be satisfied. Look at I Timothy 6:17-19 for a better idea of the priceless treasures we should be about the business of amassing - and giving away. George Fernandes Qatar ** This mail is generated from JOYnet, a Jesus Youth mailing list. To unsubscribe, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For automatic help, send a mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case of any issue related to the mailing list contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] To know more about Jesus Youth, visit http://www.jesusyouth.org **
[JOYnet] A Gift from The Lord
A Gift From The Lord By Chick Velasco As she peered into the mirror Her face looked pale and drawn All her youthful radiance Seemed forever gone She felt no joy inside her heart Her peace had gone away Replaced with only fear and dread Of what she faced today It was only eight short weeks Since she turned twenty one She had been so full of life And having so much fun She had felt so much in love She'd hoped that very soon Her guy would pop the question And she'd be a bride by June Then one day the Doctor called There was a baby on the way And when she told her boyfriend He packed and moved away He didn't want a baby So he told her what to do She must abort the baby Or the two of them were through Though he'd said he loved her The day she'd given in She had known her choice was wrong It was nothing more than sin She had turned her back on God And set her faith aside Now her life was such a mess She wished that she could hide Now once again she'd given in The pressure was too great So she had called the clinic To set the fateful date Staring at this looking glass She'd never felt so sad But soon this would be over And he no longer would be mad The time had come for her to go She got into her car She drove slowly to the clinic It wasn't very far The day was dark and gloomy There fell a misty rain The weather seemed to understand As if it felt her pain As she pulled into the parking lot Her mind began to swirl As she wondered if her baby Was a little boy or girl She felt a tug inside her heart As she stepped inside the door No one saw the teardrop As it splattered on the floor She signed in at the window And then she took a seat So consumed with loneliness As she stared down at her feet When they took her to the room It seemed so damp and cold She wished that she could turn and run But she wasn't feeling bold As she lie upon the table She heard a small still voice You must leave this evil place You must make a different choice She began a silent prayer Dear Lord, Where have you been My life's become a nightmare And I need you once again Once again that gentle voice You have turned your back on me But I have never left you Since the day I set you free My child, you are rebellious Your path is paved with sin Now you lie upon a table In the heart of Satan's den The voice continued speaking This thing you do is wrong The baby is my gift to you I've planned it all along If you'll put your faith in Me I will see you through The way may not be easy But I will always be with you Exercise your faith in Me For I AM still the same I will help you raise this baby And I will glorify my name I AM the one who loves you More than you could know Now you must get dressed again It's time for us to go When the Doctor came into the room He only found a note Written in a hasty scrawl This is what she wrote Thank you for your trouble Your staff was very kind I have spoken with the Bridegroom And I have changed my mind I shall keep my baby I will raise him 'till he's grown I will glorify my Savior He still counts me as His own When she stepped outside the clinic She knew that she'd be fine She whispered Thank you, Jesus And the sun began to shine! Yet, Thou art He who didst bring me forth from the womb; Thou didst make me trust when upon my mother's breasts. Upon Thee I was cast from birth; Thou hast been my God from my mother's womb. (Psalms 22:9-10) God would give up His only Son before He'd give up on you! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to His disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.' (Matthew 9:37-38) What Will You Say When God Asks You, Why Should I Let YOU into my Heaven? You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you. (John 15:16) He paid a debt He didn't owe, Because I owed a debt I couldn't pay! For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. (Romans 14: 11) He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Even so,
