The eternal purpose of God was fulfilled in Christ, hence man's eternity clearly determined. He set eternity in our hearts by giving us His Spirit. All that God has done in Christ for our salvation determined eternity. When we believed our eternity was settled. Only in Christ.

We must give ourselves to that training of staying with the word for a long period of time. Either in listening, reading and studying or in teaching. The idea of quick fixes in bible study never produces long lasting men in the face of the turmoils that accompany the gospel. We must learn to camp around the word for a long period of time..

The blood of Jesus was shed for all of humanity. Jesus wasn't sent to discriminate with His death. He came to save the whole world hence all He has done is for the whole world and we have been sent to take the good news to the whole world.

The presence of God in us is His glory in us. We are the place of His rest. His final destination. Built in the resurrection of Christ. The very hope of our salvation.

The believer houses the presence of God. The believer is His permanent resident. His address. We are His instruments of worship..

We must have handle the Lord's flock like those who'd accountable to a Master. We must see it as a privilege. Christ Himself is the model Shepherd and gives us the accurate order for shepherding.

The strength of faith is in our focus on the word. How often we receive a word and soon forget it. How often we fix our attention on the storm rather than on the word. If we choose to stay on the word we won't be distracted by any storm. Faith is indeed the victory that overcomes.

Witnessing the good news of Christ's redemptive work and His resurrection is our purpose. Defending the truth of this in scripture is true witnessing. It isn't just to affirm He was raised back from the dead. It is to prove this in Scriptures. The purpose of Christ for us is to be His witnesses. Are you really a witness?

Teaching cannot be overemphasized in the local church. Discipleship will not be possible without teaching. Helping believers come to the truth can't be done without teaching. It is the apostolic order. It is God's order. We must give priority to it in the church.

We have received the best from God. We have drank the new wine. We are filled not needing any other. It is the gift of Christ Himself. Truly He saved the very best for the last.