3 Reasons Why Christians Should Live Fearless

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On August 31, 2020

 

One of the hardest things to do as a believer is to have faith that God is working in our lives, and to not be afraid when trials and tribulations come our way. Finding the courage to get through tough situations is hard enough already but when we feel that God isn’t there, fear becomes overwhelming!

Enter COVID-19 and uncertainty, worry and fear have increased a hundredfold. These are no doubt perplexing times, unprecedented for the body of Christ in America for sure but we are commanded by the Lord not to worry but instead to have no fear.

 

What Saith the Scripture

God’s word is crystal clear about our position as believers and this is something every believer must grasp (understand) and hold on too by faith and that is our position. In other words, the very moment a person is saved we are indwelled with the Holy Spirit and sealed as His and we have a promise from God that we will be with the Lord forever.

This is all part of God’s free gift for all mankind and those who believed by faith alone in the gospel alone; that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again three days later have it all. And so much more. But for now, let’s look a three reasons why Christians should live fearlessly.

Number One.

You are Saved.

‘Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,’

I Corinthians 15:1-4

 

Number Two.

We Are Indwelled and Sealed with the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit

‘Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.’

Romans 5:5

‘Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? ‘

I Corinthians 6:19

Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you

I Corinthians 3:16

‘that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, ‘

Ephesians 3:16

‘Likewise the Spirit (the Holy Spirit that’s indwells us) also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ‘

Romans 8:26

‘In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise,’

Ephesians 1:13

 

Number 3.

The Promise of Resurrection (Dead or Alive) And To Be Forever with the Lord

‘For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. ‘

I Thessalonians 4:16

 

‘Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord

I Thessalonians 4:17

 

Beloved we have no reason to fear. NONE. We are blood-bought children of the One True God.

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

“What is Not Properly Understood can “Not” be Properly Applied”

 

 

 

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-42cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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