Is “Name It and Claim It” in the Bible? This article is part of the Daily Diamonds series Things People Think Are in the Bible (But Aren’t). You may have heard the phrase, “Name it and claim it.” It is often used to describe the belief that if you speak something in faith—health, success, provision—God […]
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How Is the Gospel the Power of God? The gospel is the power of God because through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God actively saves, justifies, and transforms sinners who believe (Romans 1:16–17). Quick Truth Summary Why Does Paul Call the Gospel “the Power of God”? Romans 1:16 (ESV) “For I am
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Key Verse: “A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” – Proverbs 25:28 (ESV) The Discipline of Self-Control Self-control is the Spirit-given ability to govern desires, emotions, and impulses. Without it, the strongest believer becomes vulnerable; with it, even the weakest believer becomes victorious. It is the protective wall
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Introduction In this lesson the quiet providence of God becomes the loud main theme. The king’s sleepless night, Esther’s courageous approach, Haman’s pride, and an unexpected reversal all collide in one of the most dramatic turning points in the entire Old Testament. The message is unmistakable: what seems impossible for man is effortless for God.
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1️⃣ Job’s Piety – His Character Before the Crisis (Job 1:1–5) ESV: “There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.” KJV: “There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job;
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Joshua 5:1–15 – Preparing the Heart Before the Battle “At that time the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Make flint knives and circumcise the sons of Israel a second time.’” — Joshua 5:2 ESV ⚔️ When God Pauses the Army Before the Fight Israel has just crossed the Jordan. Morale is high. The people of Canaan
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“I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless.” – Genesis 17:1 When God spoke to Abram at ninety-nine years old, He didn’t start with a demand—He started with a name: El Shaddai, “God Almighty.” This name was both a comfort and a call. Comfort, because nothing is too hard for El Shaddai. Call,
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Uncategorized“You are a God of seeing… Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” – Genesis 16:13 Sometimes the pain is so personal, the loneliness so deep, that it feels like no one could possibly understand. That’s how Hagar felt—used, mistreated, and abandoned in the wilderness. But in her lowest moment, God appeared,
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Uncategorized“And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The Lord is our righteousness.’” – Jeremiah 23:6 It’s easy to feel unworthy. Our sins, our failures, our regrets—they weigh us down. No matter how hard we try to “do better,” we come face to face with the fact that we cannot make ourselves
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“Known to God from eternity are all His works.” — Acts 15:18 (NKJV) “I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning…” — Isaiah 46:9–10 (ESV) Jesus is a God of surprises. Not because He is ever caught off guard—He isn’t. But because we are. We live in a
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