Shine Cristian Education

Without BlemishThat He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:27 KJV (c)2016 by Thomas Nelson) Our Lord and Savior JESUS wants His Church to be healthy. Animal sacrifices that were brought into the temple in the Old Testament had to be without blemish. Blemishes refer to defects and deformities. Spiritual blemishes refer to sin sickness. It may consist of t...
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It Matters What We Do And SayFor with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:10 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson, Bible) True repentance is admittance of wrongdoing; and a change of heart and mind that leads to a changed life. When we believe in JESUS in our heart, it is made evident in our faith walk. Our mouth that confesses JESUS is our life (heart desire, mind decision, and body) communicating to Father GO...
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JESUS Openly Displayed Love For UsWherefore JESUS also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go therefore unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. For we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come. (Hebrews 13:12-14 KJV (c) 2016 Thomas Nelson) JESUS suffered without the gate (open to everyone). We are to come unto JESUS without the camp (alone; not awaiting group consensus or approval). The decision to follo...

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Accepted By GOD ... wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved. (Ephesians 1:6 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson) Rejection is experienced in various ways. Some have been abandoned. Some are bullied. Some may be picked last for the team. Some feel alienated from family or friends. GOD loves every person, and has a purpose for all people, from the least to the greatest. Through the redemption of JESUS shed blood on the Cross for our sins, we can be forgiven of sin, and born a...

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The Kingdom, Now and Not YetOur Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9b-10 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson) The Lord's Prayer lets us know how to pray. We offer praise and adoration to our heavenly Father. The Model Prayer offers comfort (encouragement, hope, and strength) to the people of GOD. "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven..."  We welcome our heavenly Fat...
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The Bible All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV (c) 2016 Thomas Nelson) Both The Old Testament and The New Testament are relevant for today. Some feel that The Old Testament is archaic (out of date and out of touch: not trendy). The Old Testament's significance is great, as The New Testament. {Rabbi Kirt Schneider states that The Old Testament and New...

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Advancing the KingdomNow therefore, give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that The LORD will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out as The LORD said." (Joshua 14:12 NKJV bible.com) Caleb was eighty five years old when he requested to take the hill country where the Anakim dwelled. Forty years earlier ten Israelite spies came to Moses...
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Rescue MissionFor God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 KJV biblegateway.com) God loves us so much that He did not leave us in the state that we were in (in sin). He made a way of escape for us. GOD wrapped Himself in flesh, and came into this world, to die for the sins of humanity. JESUS is GOD. JESUS was born of a virgin, conceived byThe Holy Spirit. (see Isaiah...
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Shone Christian Education

Stir Up The Gift of GodWherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the  putting on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6 KJV) The Greek word for "stir up" anazopureo. According to Thayer's Definition, it means to "kindle up, inflame one's mind, strength, zeal." (By David Treybig lifehopeandtruth.com) We have a Living Hope, JESUS. We have a living faith. May each of GOD's children continue to pray and seek God's face, listening to and l...
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Teach About GOD

Hear O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently to thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon

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When Persecuted... Persist Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution . (2 Timothy 3:12) Persecution occurs in various ways. It could be verbal assault or  harsh treatment that is faced. A believer may be ostracized from family, passed over for a promotion at work, given a bad grade at school, or even excommunicated from a church (asked to leave or ignored). Every true believer will experience trials due to their faith in JESUS. Some may no...
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EncouragementI have written unto you, fathers, because you have known Him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. (1 John 2:14 KJV biblestudytools.com) Believers of all stages of spiritual development have a purpose in the family of GOD. Apostle John wrote letters to encourage fellow followers. The strength that younger followers have is useful. Physical...
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How Faith ComesSo then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of GOD.(Romans 10:17) Hearing is not only audible. A person that is naturally deaf can hear from GOD. Spiritual hearing speaks of our receptibility to The Word of GOD into our heart. Hearing by The Word of GOD is responsivity to what GOD says. James 1:22 says, But be ye doers of The Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. We can walk in step with GOD. Thank GOD for JESUS.  He is on the ...
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Weighed down?

... let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, (Hebrews 12:1 KJV biblestudytools.com) A weight is that which is heavy. A weight does not have to be carried in our arms. It may weigh heavy upon our heart. A weight can be based on good things holding us to the past (Accomplishments). A weight can be bad things/situations (Failures), or anything in between. Weights hold u...
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Salvation Is A Gift For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Ephesians 2:8 KJV biblestudytools.com) GOD draws us by His Spirit that we may believe and be saved.  No man can come to Me, except The Father which sent Me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. (John 6:44) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Romans 6:23) Coming to JESUS is a gift from G...
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