this is a bible that I literally posted on web novel. think of it as a free bible that can be downloaded and read offline that is also AD free and doesn't ask for your email so that it can send spam email about the app and whatnot. I do not own the bible at all so it is not a book written by me. those into Christianity and that stuff about god. then, please send some votes for me and check out my other novels as well. leave a comment and a review. also after searching, I realized that im the first person to do something like this on webnovel, lmao.

When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, the Bible says we receive supernatural help from the Holy Spirit. Because of that help, we can become more like Jesus, showing nine key characteristics—the fruits of the Spirit—in our daily lives.

1. Love
It's no coincidence that love is the first fruit listed in Galatians chapter 5. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God and love one another (Mark 12:30-31). When we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and love our neighbors as ourselves, we show the world we belong to Jesus.

Until you know God loves you, it will be difficult to love God and love others. Whether you've never heard that God loves you or you just need a reminder, watch this short, powerful video about God's amazing love for you.
Our culture uses the word "love" so casually ("I love your dress!" "I love cheeseburgers!"), it can be hard to identify the kind of love Jesus spoke about in the Bible. What does it look like to love God with all we have? Like any relationship, love means setting aside time. Take time to talk with God and get to know Him through the Bible.
Once we love God, we can love others. But love isn't just something to talk about; Jesus taught us to show our love through actions. Find ways to love people through acts of service. Even a simple phone call can make a difference. Then share God's love with others. Know someone who's hard to love? This Answer from Billy Graham may help.
2. Joy
"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice" (Philippians 4:4). It's easy to rejoice when things are going our way. It's a different story when life is hard. But followers of Jesus are called to have joy all the time—not just when life is good.

One of the keys to being joyful is knowing why we rejoice. We don't rejoice in our money, jobs, vacations or even our relationships. We must rejoice in the Lord. Billy Graham's audio message, The Secret of Joy in Tribulation, addresses how to have joy even in the toughest times.
Billy Graham said, "Only the forward-looking Christian remains sincerely optimistic and joyful, knowing that Christ will win in the end." Is your focus on the problems of this world, or the eternal joy that is to come? If you find yourself focusing on negatives, redirect your thoughts to Jesus and the promise of heaven. Watch the video, Heaven.
If Christ followers are called to be joyful, why are some Christians so grumpy? Billy Graham's Answer.
3. Peace
Like the word "love," "peace" is a word that has become casual and hard to define. But true peace comes from God, and there's nothing like it.

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Jesus spoke those words thousands of years ago, but they're still meant for us today. Check yourself. Does your peace come from trusting Jesus, or does it come from your circumstances?
It seems more people than ever suffer from anxiety. But you can have peace when you train yourself to focus on God instead of yourself or the world around you. Start with reading and memorizing Philippians 4:6-9, which explains how to replace anxiety with the peace of God.
Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers" (Matthew 5:9). In this Answer, Billy Graham talks about whether world peace is possible. We should pray for peace throughout the world, but we also can't forget about our own backyard. Is there strife within your own family or workplace? Be a peacemaker there.
4. Patience
Living in this fast-paced world can give you a short fuse. Still, impatience isn't something you want to brush off as a minor personality flaw. If you find yourself getting annoyed, worried or intolerant while waiting on people, imagine how much more those negative emotions can escalate while you're waiting on the Lord.

Don't think you have what it takes to be a patient person? All the more reason to submit this tough area to God. See what the Bible says about patience and why you can't develop this trait on your own.
In some translations, the word "long-suffering" is used in place of "peace" in Galatians 5:22. Both patience and long-suffering deal with endurance—a necessary companion for your faith walk. In this Ruth Bell Graham writing, she uses the example of windsurfing to show the importance of patience, endurance and divine guidance.
God exercises more patience than we ever could. No matter how many times you mess up, God won't run out of patience with you. This answer from Billy Graham is a great reminder of God's unfailing love.
5. Kindness
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Philippians 2:3-4 says, "count others more significant than yourselves" and "look to the interests of others." Kindness is about more than being cordial. It's an intentional act that requires effort and genuine concern. These reminders can help you become a kinder person.

Make room to be kind to others. Give compliments. Talk to strangers beyond saying, "Hello." Make extra effort this week to recognize opportunities to demonstrate kindness, and then follow through. Take note of how it impacts you and others.
"People take my kindness for weakness." Sound familiar? There's nothing weak about being kind to others. In fact, it takes a great degree of humility to consistently live this way. Read Billy Graham's devotion on the strength of having compassion for others.
When you totally give your life to Christ, your old ways no longer matter. With the help of God, you can embody the attributes of a kind person. Listen to this 1-minute audio message from Billy Graham that explains the new life you can live.
6. Goodness
To practice goodness, you must first know what God considers "good."

God calls us to have true, right and pure thoughts (Philippians 4:8). Billy Graham once gave this answer on controlling bad thoughts.
God calls us to love everyone, including our enemies. "The Bible declares that we who follow Jesus Christ should be just as much in love with each other as God was in love with us when He sent His Son to die on the cross." —Billy Graham in a sermon on love
God calls us to do the right thing for the right reasons. This battle starts with the heart. Listen to the Hour of Decision Online radio program, "Heart Disease."
7. Faithfulness
Do you have someone to turn to with the most important things in life? Someone who sticks close by through the ups and downs? A loyal friend isn't to be taken for granted. You can be that kind of person, too.

God is faithful. Are you faithful back? He wants us to be good stewards with what He's given us—time, talents, money, relationships. Can He trust you to treat or use these things wisely?
Being faithful to God also means not putting other things above Him. The Bible calls these idols—anything you worship or give "god-like" status to. An idol isn't necessarily a bad thing in and of itself—it could be work, social position, entertainment, looks—but can be a distraction when God doesn't come first. Is He at the center of all you do? Read more about idols.
Our relationships are important to God. Are you loyal to those around you? Can people trust that you'll do what you say you'll do? James 5:12 says, "Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No,' lest you fall into judgment."
8. Gentleness
Harsh. Abrasive. Overly critical. Angry. That doesn't exactly describe the kind of person you want to be around, does it? Here are some ways to approach your own relationships with gentleness.

Ephesians 4:29 says, "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." Build others up, don't tear them down. Believe the best, don't assume the worst. Distance yourself from harmful gossip.
Anger may be justified, but how you deal with it can make or break relationships. It can also lead to bitterness, which gets you nowhere. Read short Q&As on coping with anger.
Constructive criticism can be helpful, but be wary of criticizing others to the point of belittling them. Balance your feedback with compliments. Be mindful of your tone of voice and who's around when you offer input. Have a hard time accepting criticism? Read more.
9. Self-control
With so many day-to-day temptations and frustrations, it can be hard to maintain self-control. Whether you're at home, at work or on the road, here are a few things to keep in mind.

We're all tempted, but we don't have to give in. Sometimes we need to distance ourselves from whatever is tempting us. Here's how to stay strong when faced with temptation. As 1 Corinthians 10:13 says, "…(God) will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it."
Maybe you lack self-control when it comes to food. Maybe it's hard to keep your cool when the kids are crying. Or maybe the issue is lust. Whatever it is, try taking a break. Count to 10 and refocus. Call a friend for encouragement. Read a Psalm to calm your heart and focus on God. Take a walk. Find tips on overcoming addiction.
Willpower alone might not be enough. Ask God for His power to maintain discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control."

If you are suffering from some kind of depression whether it is from sin or financial problems, you might want to hear this verse from the Bible. It is simple but so life changing. 
 
 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me 
                                            Philippians 3:14 
 
 Such inspiring verse from the Bible don't you think? It is very short and simple but is very true. You can try all of the tactics you want but without God's permission, it will never work. But, if you love God with all your heart, it would be obvious He will love you back. Doesn't parents always want best for their child? If so won't God also want the best for you? He is the creator of the universe and has absolute power.
 
Of course if you love Jesus with all your life, He will always find a way for you. For those who are struggling trying to repent but keep sinning, always remember God and what He wants to do with you. If you sin again then repent to God again, turn from your sin. 
 
While trying to turn from your mistakes always find solutions to your problems. Let's say you suffer from an addiction, you might want to memorize some Bible verses. It will really help you. Memorizing the verse I put in the start will be really effective. But remember if you fail and displease God once again, never give up. If you ask a succesful businessman how to make a successful business the majority will probably say, "When you fall, rise up again no matter how much times until you can gain success". So if you disobey God do not succumb to your sins saying to yourself, "I can't do it. I'm too weak. God will never forgive me". No, do not say that. Continue on with your journey. Never give up. Always remember, never give up and always keep God by your side.

 If you suffer from school, let's say you get bullied, always remember what Jesus said in his time, "If someone throws a stone at you, throw back bread". What Jesus meant here was if someone gave you hate and curses, give them love. Just as the Bible says, "Overcome evil with good". So if you keep getting bullied at school, tell your teacher. If they still keep bullying you, ask God for courage to face your bullies. Ask God to give you courage to tell your bullies that what they are doing is wrong. 

 But when I say courage, I don't mean to go have a fist fight with them. The commandments say, "Love thy neighbor as you love thy self". So if you fight them, you have disobeyed this commandment. What does the Bible say about this? Well it says," To overcome evil with evil is no different from what you have overcome and you made no difference in what the the evil you overcame did". So do not fight with your bullies, love them. Like they are your brothers and sisters.

 But let's say you are depressed because of school itself. Your homework is stacked, you are the smartest student so the teachers make you learn so many things all at once for a contest, you have an upcoming important test and you need to study but you lost some of your handbooks if not all of them. Remember this, every single person in this world suffers from something. You may have a cut that hurts so bad, but what if the person you are talking to professing everything you are suffering from have stabs? Depression and anxiety are the tests God gives us to see if we are worthy of eternal life. So remember, never succumb to sins no matter what. As I said memorizing Bible verses is very useful.

 That is all the advice I can give you. May the Lord be with you
                                             Amen.

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WELCOME 

Have you ever read the entire Bible at least once? If you have, share how this experience affected your relationship with God & others. If you have not share what hinders you from doing so & what will you do to overcome that starting this week.

WORD

Acts 17:1-15 New International Version (NIV) says

In Thessalonica

17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah," he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.

5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd.[a] 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: "These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." 8 When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. 9 Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go.

In Berea

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.

13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

One can make an eternal impact in the lives of others by studying the Bible, applying what you learned & teaching this to others.


2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version (NIV) says
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

that all Scripture is inspired by God & is useful teaching, rebuking, correcting & training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. This is why we need to study God's word, not merely for knowledge but for transformation.

STUDY GOD'S WORD

As we continue to study the Book of Acts, we follow Paul into chapter 17 where he engaged with all kinds of people that he encounters in his travels. The first place that Paul often went to in different cities was the synagogue. Here in Thessalonica, he gives an account of the Messiah, the promised deliverer of the Jews. Paul refers to the Old Testament to create a 'dialegomai'(Greek) or dialogue from the Scriptures. He explains that the Jesus Christ had to suffer & rise again, as written 


in Isaiah 53:5 New International Version (NIV) says

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
    he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
    and by his wounds we are healed.


& in Psalm 16:10-11 New International Version (NIV) says
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    nor will you let your faithful[a] one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Obviously, Paul studied Scriptures & knew what it says about the promised Messiah. Paul related ancient prophesy from Scripture to the historical event of Jesus death on the cross & His resurrection. Paul proclaimed Jesus with boldness & trusted the Lord for the outcome. Indeed, Paul would preach in the synagogue & would get beaten up after, yet he would do the same thing in the next city they would go to. He was not discouraged even if he faced opposition. He knew what his calling was, to preach the good news first to the Jews & then to the Gentiles. His calling was sure & getting beaten up & opposed to his face did not stop him from continuing on his mission. When you have an impact, you will have an uproar. In the things you are doing for God, are you experiencing an "uproar"? Doing God's work  might mean facing hostility from the very people you are trying to reach out to.

APPLY GOD'S WORD 

We must also check our eagerness in approaching God's word. Do you find the Bible bland & boring? Are you excited to encounter God in His word? 


Psalm 1:1-2 New International Version (NIV) says

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one
    who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
    or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
    and who meditates on his law day and night.

Though the Bible does not promise a life without problems it is a deep source which God uses to guide you in making wise decisions as you face life's difficulties & challenges. Apply what you learn from the Bible in your life even before you attempt to share it with others!

TEACH GOD'S WORD  

The next group of people that Paul engages within Acts 17, were the Bereans who were more open to Paul's teaching compared to the Thessalonians. In matters of discernment, we must be like the Jews in Berea who not only studied the Scriptures but also used this to examine what was being preached to them. In listening to preachers, we must have an unbiased eye & be opened to the truth that a preacher teaches but always go back to Scripture & check for ourselves what we heard from the preacher against what the Bible says. Is this how we view the speakers we encounter? With an unbiased eye but a discerning spirit? We need to be careful because there are many false teachers & many more will arise. Like Paul, are you willing to take a beating for something you believe in? It is so hard to teach what you do not believe in, so make sure that you know why you believe what you believe & teach. One of the greatest hindrances to God using you to teach others about the Bible is your unwillingness to apply God's word. Have a self-check, is your Bible knowledge making you arrogant? Beware that it does not, as 


1 Corinthians 8:1 New International Version (NIV)

Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols

8 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that "We all possess knowledge." But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.

As one grows deeper in the knowledge of Christ & the Bible, one should be more understanding, loving & humble. Is this true for you? The Thessalonians did not accept Paul's teaching the first time & yet even with the initial resistance, a church was established in Thessalonica. Paul's commitment to teach God's word no matter the personal consequence to him, eventually bore much fruit. The Thessalonians became an example of how lives surrendered to Jesus can become a vibrant church. We too can be an example of how a surrendered life that studies, applies & teaches the Bible can be transformed because of Jesus Christ.

DISCUSSION QUESTION (PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANYMORE HERE YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE WE ARE NOW AT THE PRESENT TIME)

1. Which part in this process you excel in & where you need help to improve on? 

Mia's answer: In this process I excel in teaching God's word, I need to help to improve in my studying God's word

Kathy's answer: I would excel in encoding in QuickBooks and Excel.  I also excel in issuing invoices.  I also excel in following up dues from the customers or clients.  I need to improve my character skills.  I should be more patient towards other people.  I should learn to control my emotions. 


2. How will you apply our lesson STUDY, APPLY & TEACH  to your next week of your life? 

Mia's answer: i will apply our lesson to my next week of my life

Kathy's answer: I would apply my lesson to my next week of my life by first reviewing my lessons and then study what's my weaknesses and strengths so I could improve them. 


3. To whom will you teach the Bible this week? 

Mia's answer: I will teach the Bible this week to the workshop I will volunteer

Kathy's answer: I would teach Bible to my online network in Toluna PH and webnovel by sharing our own ideas in this Devotional Time Session.


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Lists of thoughts... Random thoughts... (considered as communion to God Almighty!)

"What does being gay mean?"

Bailey looked at the tiny, rather gangly figure who stood in the ajar opening of her bedroom. He was dressed in the blue uniform that his school wore, and his golden hair was slicked into a rather prominent cows lick.

"You should have knocked, William" She scolded "What would have happened if I had been getting dressed?"

The boy thought for a few seconds before giving his reply.

"Then I would have seen your panties." he said innocently unaware that his sister had been asking a rhetorical question.

He shuffled closer to her bed, his oversized polished school shoes clomping out of time.

"What does being gay mean?" he repeated in the same tone as before.

Bailey, who had been lying quietly on her bed rereading one of her favourite books, invited her younger brother to perch beside her.

He immediately flopped carelessly onto the bed causing the book that Bailey had been reading to bounce upwards, and lose its bookmark. Bailey sighed heavily as she saw this, but ignored the great annoyance of losing her place. Although it was highly frustrating, as any reader would understand.

"It means that a girl likes another girl, or a boy likes a boy."

"As a friend?"

"No, not quite. More in a romantic way, like Mom and Dad love each other."

The small boy thought for a moment.  

"Do they kiss like Mommy and Daddy do?"

Bailey wondered why he was asking all these questions. Had he guessed her secret? No, certainly not. The boy could barely read, let alone, know what "being gay" was. She put his questions down to the pure inquisitively of a child. Perhaps he had heard it from one of his friends at school.  

"Yes, they can kiss and hug and do everything a boy and girl who love each other can do."

"Can they even have a baby?" he questioned innocently.

Bailey smiled. He was a funny chap and an intelligent boy. She was very glad that she had an opportunity to teach him to accept gays. She could not bear Dad poisoning his innocent mind with derogatory lies about the LGBTQ+ community and this was her chance to make sure that he would always accept gays as normal people.

"They can have children, but not in the way Mom taught you. They can adopt, or if they really want their own baby, they can get a special person called a surrogate to carry the baby in her stomach. It is their baby, because they give their sperm and the doctor will put it with an egg that has been bought from a special place that is like a shop where you can buy sperm or eggs. The doctor then puts the sperm and egg together and then put it inside the woman's womb, which is where the baby grows. For two women, they can just buy sperm from the special place I told you about, so that one woman can carry their baby."

"That's so cool!" William shouted "I want a special woman to carry my baby!"

Bailey laughed at this remark. He was only a little boy and could be forgiven for misunderstanding something like that. As long as he understood that everybody was equal, Bailey was happy. The rest could be learned when he was older.

"That's okay" Bailey said laughing, "I just want you to remember, that no matter what you do, you must never treat gay people any differently. Just because a boy likes a boy, or a girl likes a girl, that does not mean that there is something wrong with them or they are not normal. Gay people are normal, they just like someone who has the same gender as them, and that is perfectly okay. In some countries, the people punish gays and treat them very badly, but in South Africa, everybody has a right to choose who they love without other people hating them. People don't always listen to these rules, but they are mean people. You can tell them that they are not listening to the law that the country has made."

"Dad said that the Bible says that gay people are bad, and God hates them. Is he lying?" William asked.

Bailey thought for a minute. Despite her sexual orientation, she had a relationship with God, and had received many revelations about it. She had always felt so guilty that she was continuously sinning and not living in the way that God wanted His people to, that was until God had spoken to her.

He had told her that there were physical differences in the brains of homosexuals, and just as He had made all people including forming their brains, saying that being gay was a sin was saying that God had made a mistake when creating gay people.

 "Dad is not lying, he just does not understand the Bible properly. The Bible says that a person must not judge someone else and that it is a sin to do so, but if Dad is hating gay people, that means that he is also sinning because the Bible said he can't do that."

"There are a lot of things in the bible that are no longer applicable to our lives in the modern world, things need to be adapted, and we need to look at the new testament for our answers. Remember, Jesus preached love, not hate. He wanted everyone to love each other. I think that God just wants people to be happy, even if they don't marry the person that society calls normal. I think that God rather wants us to be happy with the person we love rather than be with someone who society tells us to be with and live an unhappy life. Besides that, being gay is not a choice, so even if it is a sin, gay people are not choosing to sin."

"Do you like girls?" William asked innocently.

Rather taken aback at this sudden question, Bailey was left speechless for a short period of time.

"No" she replied between her teeth "I don't like anyone."

William was too young to know now, besides, there was a 90% chance that he would run of to tell Mom the moment he had a chance. I mean, she planned on telling them, but now was definitely not the time, and it would be even worse if William were to run up to them and proudly explain that "Bailey liked kissing girls".

"Would you like a mug of hot Milo" Bailey offered, noticing the goosebumps that had appeared on his tanned skin. She already knew the answer when she saw Williams eyes light up with excitement.

Bailey spent the rest of the afternoon on the couch with William as they sipped on mugs of steaming Milo and freshly baked biscuits. It seemed as if William had forgotten most of their earlier conversation. After all he was only six and most likely would not even have understood if she had told him that she was gay.

He was a good little boy, and Bailey knew that he looked up to her immensely. The previous week, he had told his whole class that she had come first in a poetry competition. To be honest, Bailey admired the little boy too. He was wise beyond his years, and awfully cute.

That evening. Bailey felt very proud of William when she heard him telling Mom all about how gay people can have children. She was surprised to find how much he had actually remembered so much from their earlier conversation. Bailey was happy, when she came out, she would have another supporter.

Now it was just Dad who had to be converted, and that certainly seemed like it would be a tough task.

…I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Matt 17:20 (NIV)

A certain village had suffered drought for a very long time. Being so fed up with their depreciating condition, they decided to take a stride to redeem their situation. They agreed that everyone would gather at the village market square on the next market day and pray fervently and vigorously to God for a down pour. They all concurred. On that set date, they all assembled. Then they saw a little boy holding an umbrella; they were all startled, some were confused in fact. They asked him what he was doing with an umbrella during the drought; he told them that he had also come to the market square to pray for the down pour, since he had the faith and believed that by the time they were done praying, it would start raining so much so that he'd need a shield, he took an umbrella. #wide smile#
Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1). Amazingly, almost every one of us exhibits an iota of faith every night-sleeping peacefully with the hope of waking up the next day… #wide smile# yep yep! Let's examine what the Bible says about faith and see the kind of faith God wants us to have (as told by Chris Reeves):
Object of faith. Who or what is believed in is God and His Son Jesus Christ. "Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me" (John 14:1)
Subject of faith. The Bible teaches that the subject of faith (who or what has faith ) is man himself. Man is the only creature of all of God's creation who can believe. 
Substance of faith. What faith is is belief; a complete trust, assurance or confidence. There is no fear (Mark 5:36; Luke 8:50) or doubt (Mark 11:23-24) in faith.
Proof of Faith. What faith is based on is evidence. Faith is based upon strong, clear, logical, true, historical evidence. Faith is not guesswork. Faith is not a blind leap in the dark. Faith is not grounded in subjective feelings. God provides the objective, rational evidence for belief; man provides the belief based on that evidence. The Bible does not teach that God gives man his faith.
Fruit of Faith. What faith produces is active obedience to God's word. The Bible does not teach that man is saved by faith only. Faith is not just a mental thought; it is a mental thought that leads a person to act, to work, to obey. The outward acts of faith can be seen (Matthew 9:2). Faith takes steps in obedience to God's word.
Consequences of Faith. What faith leads to are enormous. Faith leads to unity. Luke records: "And all that believed were together, and had all things common" (Acts 2:44). Second, faith leads to proclaiming the gospel. Paul said: "But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, and therefore did I speak; we also believe, and therefore also we speak" (2 Corinthians 4:13). Third, faith leads to persecution.
Reward of Faith. What faith accomplishes is eternal life. Our faith results in eternal life (salvation) given to us by God
"Do you now believe?" Jesus asks (John 16:31). Now that you know more of what the Bible says about faith what do you plan to do? Will you begin to put more faith in God and His Son Jesus Christ? Will you put away any fear or doubt that would keep you from serving God with a sincere faith? Will you spend more time with the Bible evidence that God has provided in order to build a stronger faith? Will you begin to produce more fruits of faith in your life by your obedience to God's word? Will you be ready to accept the enormous consequences of your faith, difficult as they may be? If the answer to these questions is yes, then the Lord has promised you a great reward for your faith, eternal life.
Biblical Admonition about Faith
Faith is a gift of God. "...according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith" (Romans 12:3).

Without faith we cannot please God. "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6)."For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23).

The just shall live by faith. "For therein [in the Gospel] is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith" (Romans 1:17).

We are made righteous by faith, not by keeping the Law. "Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe" (Romans 3:22). "And be found in him [Jesus], not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith" (Philippians 3:9).

We are justified (declared righteous) by faith, not by works. "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ ...
for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified" (Galatians 2:16).

We are sanctified (made holy) by faith. "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me"
(Acts 26:18).

We become the children of God by faith. "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus"
(Galatians 3:26).

Jesus Christ dwells in our hearts by faith. "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love" (Ephesians 3:17). "But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe" (Galatians 3:22).

The Holy Spirit is received by faith. "Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?" (Galatians 3:2). "That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith" (Galatians 3:14).

God's grace is received by faith. "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8).
We increase our faith by hearing the Word of God. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus" (II Timothy 3:15).

Hearing the Word does not profit without faith. "For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it" (Hebrews 4:2).

Faith works with God's love (agape). "And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick" (Matthew 14:14). "Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned" (I Timothy 1:5). "And though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing" (I Corinthians 13:2; also see Galatians 5:6).

Faith is our shield against the lies and attacks of evil. "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked" (Ephesians 6:16).

Faith is what makes us overcomers. (Revelation chapters 2-3 and 21:7 lists the rewards promised to those who overcome.) "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?" (I John 5:4-5).

Faith must be held fast to the end. "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you [act] like men, be strong"
(I Corinthians 16:13). "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses" (I Timothy 6:12).

It takes faith to believe the Scriptures; it takes faith to believe that God exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him; and it takes faith to seek a heavenly Kingdom when the world tells you to store up treasures on earth and seek the comforts of life now. "While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal" (II Corinthians 4:18).

A day is coming when "we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10). The Bible says that those who have done good will rise to the resurrection of eternal life, and those who have done evil will rise to the resurrection of condemnation in the lake of fire (see John 5:28-29). Without some evidence that our faith in Christ was real and genuine, we shall only rise again to be condemned.

(Written by David Holt Boshart, Jr. and his wife Shari Boshart. By Chris Reeves From Expository Files 2.5; May, 1995)

The intent of this book is largely to touch the lives of teens so that our generation shall be as devoid of sin as possible. It is also intended to bring clarity for us at this critical stage of our lives, whether we are joining at thirteen or departing at nineteen. There is the hope that it helps others who haven’t reached our stage yet, the littluns too have something to look to and think about. For those who have gone beyond us, it gives a chance to reminisce and perhaps, get nostalgic while also offering a few suggestions on how we should be (taken and moulded) and how we would want to be seen. Still, it is best to let you know first:
You’ve got to have a THING for God;
to be a TEEN for God!

"That can't be right. Swift may have tried to take my Bible in the past but he never suceeded."

I bowed my head and spoke softly.

"It was in the valley. Swift took advantage of the dark to grab the Bible from your brother. He said something like, 'There is nowhere you can run where I won't find you.' Aa! There is another one and another. Almost as if frogs are coming like a plague. Maybe this was Swift's plan all along."

"That's impossible."

"When you shot him did you take the Bible or just run?"

"I reached down to grab the Bible but saw my brother looking at me so I left the Bible and ran. Came back a few minutes later and the Bible was gone but Swift's body still lay. Reached down, grabbed the staff and went home. Don't know how or who gave the Bible to my brother but what I do know is that this was years in the making.

The answer to your question that is in your thoughts is yes. Whoever gave us this Bible wants us to relive Moses' flight from Egypt but as you can see; they started to line the events up correctly. Sadly they are now playing out of order. Someone didn't read their Bible and we'll take advantage of that. They may have a plan….and the start of the ten plagues."

"Wait, hold up Croak. The start? I don't think you've been readin your Bible everyday like you should. It's raining frogs. Frogs! That is the second plague."

I stood there processing it for a second and Aaron closed his eyes to catch his breath. When he opened them again I should've caught the lighter shade of blue in his eyes but I wasn't paying attention.

"Aaron, are you saying instead of the pond drying up it filled up with blood; everyone died, and now their dead bodies are raining down upon us?"

He stood there emotionless like he did before and then he spoke. When he did…..I knew. 

"Should've known my brother wasn't wasn't as strong as he looked. Never send a sheep to do a wolf's work.

"AAAAAA!!!"

He never knew what hit him. One minute he was standing and the next he was flying backwards through the air with my head and arms wrapped around him. 

"Traitor! I thought we were friends, Croak. You can't just go around picking fights with my uncle."

"Hey! I saw his eyes. He had no emotion. No pity. No anger or care for others. When you become a Christian you not only protect yourself but protect and care for your new broader range of believers. I could tell he did not and I kicked his butt for it. So if you want me to show you what I did to him then I suggest you sit down and let me continue. Good!"

We tumbled down the cliff a ways then he forcefully threw me off. I hit a rock and collapsed. Regaining to my feet I saw him walking towards me but now his walk changed. I saw that walk before but couldn't put my finger on it.

"Who are you?" I yelled.

He stopped and extended his hands outward.

"My name is Swift. And I am a messenger!!"

The ground began to shake and fire burned from Aarons skin. 

"I call upon the spirits of the deep. Rise up and give me strength to defeat…...my enemies."

Swords of fire and steel grew out of his hands and scales protruded from his back. He lifted his hands and a storm of dirt, earth, and dead frogs rose up with him in the air. 

"Shield of Faith!!"

My toes dug into the ground as I tried to gain balance but he was too strong.

"Give it up Croak and show me an opponent that will stand. You can't hold forever. Your shield is cracking which means your faith is weak."

My eyes opened and I spoke softly then louder. 

"'Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realm.'

Hopper's spirit. If you can hear me please come to my aid because I can't do this alone."

Once you came I knew my strength was restored and I felt ready for anything. 

"Sword of the Spirit!!"

I swung my shield and a path cleared between me and Swift. Those few seconds seemed to stop as our eyes met and a smile formed on my face as I saw fear in his. My feet leapt off the face of the earth and I pointed my sword straight at his gigantic head, He didn't even move. Not even a stir.

"Armor of God, come to me!"

 Pieces started flying in my direction but it was not me they were targeting.I tried to dodge but Swift's sword pierced my side and I fell back to the earth.

"W….W…. What happened? Spirits are supposed to give you strength and faith. Hopper has the most faith out of all of us combined. I just don't understand. Wait, why are all the pieces going to you?"

"Tisk, tisk. The pieces go to the one with the most faith and right now in this situation…...that's me. It does no good to know everything about God and believe but you have to truly know He is who He says He is. Even the demons have faith and believe in Him. That's why they shudder at the mention of his Name. They shudder because they know the power that Jesus holds and that He is who He says He is and will do what He says He'll do. 

Thanks again for the armor. I expected more out of the both of you but you did what I wanted you to. Hopper would've been too smart to throw the armor out there because he knows where he stands. You're still clumsy and way too predictable. Would love to stay and chat but I have places to go, no need for you anymore and plagues to send. Ta ta."  

I looked at the sword that lay by my side; the shield that had a few cracks in it and the blood that was flowing ever so steadily out of my side.This cannot be the end. The spirit of Hopper was raging from within and would he let a little self-doubt bring him down? No sir. He would fight to the very last breath…...And so will I."
"Stairway to Heaven!!" 

Steps appeared out of mist and I picked up my pace, tightened my shield and raced up the steps. Swift turned and this time I didn't hesitate. I dove and we made our descent towards earth. We twisted back and forth driving our swords through each other's side and my wound opened back up.

"Remember, any conflict you harm on me will also reflect on Aaron. Do you really want to kill Hopper's uncle especially when you have his spirit raining fierce inside you? I don't believe you have what it takes."

"Father forgive me," I said quietly. Then my sword drove straight through Aarons heart.

keep coming on an adventure with me as Hopper continues to retell stories about his father. Who is this mysterious Aaron and what does the armor pieces of God mean. Will there be a fight with them. I don't know and neither do they.


"This story isn't fully based on bible some of the story is functional and the story is not claimed based on real story".



Intro, introduction.

"The time has come.
Oh a beautiful angel has been born on this universe. Oh the angel has made to pre-existence.
Oh Lucifer the morning star. The light of the morning, the star of the night. Lucifer the morning star."




The news were spread around quickly. Everyone knew about Lucifer's existence. Chephalus didn't expect that he was blessed with a beautiful angel that will change something in his plans. There was expression on him, a anger on himself or something that contains with jealousy or a weird expression. He knew what will happen with Lucifers  existence or let's say he has plan for his son but he continued to hide it for himself till the time comes .


What is the thing that his father is hiding? Why is he angry? Is he truly jealous of his son? The truth will be revealed only when the right moment comes. But will it ever happen? Every story has beginning and end but the endless story gives nothing in return.

Angels and demons 

How does an angel look?
Sometimes it depends on how you believe the angels look like. Not every angel is same. Every angel has different form and spirit. Every spirit has its own colour and beauty that glows in the dark and fades in the light.
Every spirit has its own aura that can drag anything and everything on this world. It can make its own existence and form on its own. It can make its own experience without anyone's help. The spirit has its own desire. He makes its own story so called "destiny".

Lucifer is one of the spirits who doesn't believe in destiny because he believes that it brings trouble from his own dad. He knew that destiny was made by his creator who called himself a god. 

Is god truly a good? In every story there is a character that roles and pretends to be on the good side. To be a good person on the story but turns out to be the real villain. Is this story going to be like the others? How long will it take? Time is more important than everything. The second that is taken and given. When will the time stop? 


So who is lucifer? What is he?
What makes lucifer so special that makes other spirits drawn towards him? Did everyone  like him? Who is he truly? 
A beautiful angel?


He was just as beautiful as his mother Aurora.
Aurora the beautiful goddess and creator of Lucifer. She was so happy when she gave the pre-existence or Lucifer but not quite surprised of Chepalus. Chepalus is hiding his true self from everyone and expresses it to Aurora. He started blaming her of Lucifer's existence. 
Is he truly blaming her? Aurora didn't truly love him but followed his commands. Love wasn't that powerful at that time as is now and or  wasn't it discovered until he created the humans. His own creations. From that moment the love grew stronger and stronger. 

Since spirit has no body itself it was quicker for itself to stand on its own to think on its own. He was the first angel to be the first one who has its own will. Is that why his father was jealous? 
The love makes the spirit weaker because love is the most powerful weapon then the death follows after love. The death is the second most powerful weapon that everyone is afraid of. Everyone can get pleasure of both ways. The love and death. Love was the first thing that was crated and the death was the last. Those two things are followed by everyone. Those two thing were split in many paths as we know pleasure, passion, jealous and so on... they were combined together and made different obsessions that people follow now.

Since lucifer was spirit he didn't have truly a human body nor every other angel. Lucifer didn't look like what we all know. He didn't have horns and he wasn't red like an apple. His beauty and glow can't be described easily. His spirit was beautiful, his aura...


Let's describe him like a light, like a sun from a far.
Isn't he god itself? He comes from the planet Venus. They planet of beauty.

Lucifer gained his human form before he was court and sent to earth. 


The story begins for Lucifer and his 100 century adventure.





What we all really know about lucifer?
"Lucifer is the name of various figures in folklore associated with the planet Venus. Due to the unique movements and discontinuous appearances of Venus in the sky, traditional narratives surrounding these figures often involved a fall from the heavens to Earth or the underworld. Originally stemming from a son of the personified dawn, the goddess Aurora, in Roman mythology, the entity's name was subsequently absorbed into Christian folklore as a name for Satan. Modern scholarship generally translates the term in the relevant Bible passage where the Ancient Greek figure's name was historically used (Isaiah 14:12) as "morning star" or "shining one" rather than as a proper name, Lucifer. As a name for the Devil in Christian theology, the more common meaning in English, "Lucifer" is the rendering of the Hebrew word הֵילֵל‎ (transliteration: hêylêl; pronunciation: hay-lale) in Isaiah (Isaiah 14:12) given in the King James Version of the Bible. The translators of this version took the word from the Latin Vulgate,which translated הֵילֵל by the Latin word lucifer (uncapitalized),meaning "the morning star, the planet Venus", or, as an adjective, "light-bringing".
As a name for the planet in its morning aspect, "Lucifer" (Light-Bringer) is a proper name and is capitalized in English. In Greco-Roman civilization, it was often personified and considered a god[8] and in some versions considered a son of Aurora (the Dawn).[9] A similar name used by the Roman poet Catullus for the planet in its evening aspect is "Noctifer" (Night-Bringer)."

Is he truly evil as the bible says it is?



Who  is this guy? Probably is the question that you are asking yourselves, we can skip this part, you don't need to know my name, what really matters is what I can do for you.

I'm almost certain that you guys are calling me delusional, maybe even lunatic. But everything in life has a reason(yeah, I like to talk this kind of bullshit, better get used to it hehe).

There is one guy in mythology that I like much, he was given many names, Satan, Lucifer, King of hell, the Devil. Pick whatever you want hehehe.

My line of work is pretty similar to the king of hell, I never liked this title "king of hell, I always prefered "the fallen angel" or perhaps "the most beautiful angel in the heaven", sorry readers I usually get distracted but backing to the point, I can give whatever you want as long as the proper compensation is paid, just stop what you are thinking right now, i'm not a real demon that can make contracts and give you all that supernatural shit, sorry to disappoint you but this is the real world, and the real world is a sad and cruel place, all that I can provide to you is something called lights, one light can be a guidance, a favor, some wanted item, a help in some task to be done (use your mind here, but just don't only think in illegal or shady things, use your imagination to the fullest), almost everything. So if you need a light in your life, just download your Lucifer's lights app and call Lucifer, I'll be pleased to accept your request because your happiness is my happiness. 

Errrr I got distracted again, I'm working on this, I promise I'll get better. Secondly, my name comes from my love for humanity,  the Bible describes Lucifer as an exceedingly beautiful angel. Lucifer was likely the highest of all angels, the most beautiful of all of God's creations.Because of his beauty, his heart became proud and his wisdom was corrupted. Pride in his perfection,  wisdom, and beauty became the source of his downfall, and God threw him to the earth. 

The Bible says that Lucifer got envy of humans that were favored by God and then was outcasted from heaven.


I have others thoughts on this matter, I think that Lucifer is the good guy, Lucifer probably loves humanity more than god, you may think how is this possible?
 
Humans are made in the image of God himself, how come an angel does not love creatures made by his father? 

God create humans to be ignorant, to be his pets in the best place for living, in a cage who looks like heaven. What a sin Lucifer committed my friend, he wanted humans to eat the fruit of knowledge.

The Serpent in the Garden (as Lucifer) only pointed out to Eve that she had free will, and to eat the fruit would mean she would actually become aware of her surroundings instead of being a mindless drone. Eve had a choice.

He reminds humans that they are not slaves to God's demands and that they have free will. Many of the mentions of "Satan" in the Bible talk about him 'behind his back", and are not actual appearances by Lucifer himself. How come Lucifer is the bad guy, and god is righteous one??  So my friends never total believe I what is written in the books, think for yourselves.

I love humans too, more than anything, humans are the most addicting drug, we are so intriguing and so unpredictable, even for a dealer like me there are things completely unknown to me happening and happening and appearing before my eyes and lapsing back into unknown every single day. That is why I can never ever leave the places where humans abound! LOVE! I LOVE HUMANS! I LOVE YOU ALL! THAT'S WHY YOU ALL SHOULD LOVE ME. 

Hahahaha, cough cough, I tend to lost control when humans are the topic, maybe even a little mad but don't get scared I don't bite unless you want me to.

Where do absolute power come from?  Money? Politics? Nahh, i dont' think so.
By going deeper in this matter, you will see that do make money, to do politics there is only one foundation:  information.

To get to the top there is only one road, information and violence.

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