God Is Grace

Giving: Gimmick or Grace

Giving is an expression of worship that commemorates God's

grace. Grace is all that God can do for man and still be consistent

with His own character. We  are saved by grace, we live by His grace,

and we give by His grace. Grace giving meets divine standards and 

glorifies God. Grace giving requires the filling of the Holy Spirit and

reflects grace orientation, Bible doctrine resident in the soul, and virtue

love. Without these spiritual motivations, giving has no spiritual value.

All too often Christian giving is coerced by guilt, emotionalism, or peer

pressure. Two chapters in 2 Corinthians are the most extensive passages

of Scripture on the concept of giving. This book focuses on these chapters

which present aspects of God's grace, define correct motivation and mental

attitude for giving, and illustrate grace giving in the early church.

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God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power,

love and self-discipline.

2 Tim. 1:7

Our Commander

Follow The Colors

Down through the ages, military organizations employed

various types of flags, or "colors", around which soldiers could

rally amidst the confusion of combat. The battle cry, "Follow the

colors!" became the command to strike a mortal blow against the

enemy, to fight and attain the high ground---the place of victory.

Jesus Christ, the Supreme Commander, leads His battalions into

spiritual warfare. He unfurls the regimental colors of Bible doctrine

and calls for the royal regiment of the family of God to follow.With

knowledge of Bible doctrine resident in the soul, the believer charges

onto the battlefield of the angelic conflict. Wherever the colors lead, the

believer who follows will secure spiritual victory on high ground and 

accrue fantastic rewards in eternity.

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I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 

"Do not fear; I will help you."

Isa. 41:13

Designed Just For You

The Faith-Rest Life

Faith-rest is the life of peace designed for you as a believer in

 the Lord Jesus Christ. This life is characterized by a moment -

by-moment tranquillity, happiness, and stability. But how can

you have this perfect rest when you are surrounded by pressure,

adversity, and disaster? God wants you to do only one thing----

trust Him! Believe His Word! Mix the promises from the Bible

with faith! If you trusted Him for the greatest thing He could 

ever provide---salvation, then you can trust Him for the lesser

things----solutions to your problems. When you use the faith-

rest technique, you stand on the solid ground of the Word of God.

 Bible doctrine becomes a living reality in every experience. No

matter what happens to you, no matter how difficult your problems,

you have " the peace of God which passes all understanding."

The Faith-Rest Life

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The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it 

and are safe.

Prov. 18:10

A Slender Thread

Dying Grace

Life hangs by a slender thread that can be snapped at any moment.

Does that thought frighten you? Cause you dread and panic?  God

did not design dying to be horrible or frightening for the believer in

the Lord Jesus Christ. To the contrary, God designed your dying 

moments to be the best, the sweetest part of living. In dying grace,

He graciously supplies every need to make this a time of supreme

happiness and tranquillity, as you anticipate meeting the Lord of

Glory face to face. Your dying moments are highly valuable to God

because they are His final opportunity to honor His infallible Word in

your soul. Bestowing dying grace demonstrates His divine approval.

With Bible doctrine, you appreciate all the fantastic blessings of

dying grace so that your dying moments are glorifying to God.

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 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord is
my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.
Isa. 12:2

Confidence In God

Divine Guidance

Is the doctrine of determining God's will for your life. God

guides you by communicating His  will through divine revelation.

No believer can know or do the will of God apart

from knowing the Word of God. The Bible reveals numerous

 mandates that universally declare what the will of God is and

is not for every believer. The other intentions God has for your

individual life that are not directly stated in Scripture must be

determined from Bible doctrine in your soul. From the application

of Bible doctrine you will resolve what God  wants you to think, 

what He wants you to do, and where He wants you to go. Spiritual

growth and maturity supply confidence that you will know God's

design at any time and under every circumstance of life.

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Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

James 4:8

Eliminate Misery

Christian Suffering

Presenting the biblical perspective on suffering. Why do 

Christians experience pain, distress, and grief ? How does

God convert cursing into blessing ? These questions are 

answered in detail from the Scriptures. Understanding God's

reasons for suffering equips the believer to handle adversity.

He learns to identify and eliminate self-induced misery, which

is by far the most common from of human anguish. He also

learns to avoid divine punishment. Most important, he begins

to comprehend the  powerful assets God has given him for 

solving problems. Consistent use of these invisible problem-

solving devices under pressure accelerates his spiritual growth

and glorifies God to the maximum. No suffering in life is too 

great for the plan of God. The Christian must possess a thorough

understanding of suffering to persevere under pressure and advance

to spiritual maturity.

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God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted 

beyond what you can bear. But when you are 

tempted, He will also provide a way out.

1 Cor. 10:13

Wholeness

Christian Life Books

Christian Integrity

The strength of the advancing believer. Integrity means 

wholeness of character, consistency of word and deed,

uncompromising adherence to a code of  values. Christian

integrity comes from living by the Word of  God. Each

biblical command for the believer reveals an aspect of

God's grace, but all His grace provisions function together

as a single system of power and love. By understanding God's

plan as an integrated system, the believer can adhere to all God's

mandates. He can avoid distortions  that come from taking favorite

biblical principles out of  their doctrinal context. No part or parts of

God's system will function effectively if isolated from the system as

a whole. The  believer who lives within God's system of power and

love has Christian integrity.

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God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches

in Christ Jesus.

Phil. 4:19

Christmas Birth

The Night Before Christmas

This poem by R.B. Thieme, Jr. portrays the magnificent 

message of the first Christmas. To further illuminate the

noble purpose for the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, "seven

truths" are recounted from Luke 2:7-20. This Christmas 

treasure is a small booklet, ideal for enclosure in Christmas

cards and gifts.

Pocket-sized booklet

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Arise, shine; for your light has come! The glory

of the Lord is risen upon you.

Isa. 60:1

Your Ability

A Matter of Life & Death

Until this moment you may not have been aware that you

were born under a sentence of death. You  may think of

yourself as a "good person" and feel that God would never

condemn you. But you are guilty, helpless to save yourself

from this death penalty. There is no ability you possess or

any work you can perform to redeem yourself. Only God 

can provide the way of eternal life. This  Gospel booklet

presents the plan of salvation for the unbeliever.

By R.B. Theme Jr

(Pocket--sized booklet)

For In Him All Things Were Created

things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether

thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been

created through Him and for Him

Colossians 1:16

A Present

God's Perfect Gift

Have you ever received a beautiful Christmas present, only

to be disappointed? Even if the gift is just what you wanted,

the pleasure is fleeting. Yet , God  has given you an eternal 

gift that will never disappoint--- a gift not just for Christmas

or special occasions, but for every day. This perfect gift is the

unique Person of the universe--- the Lord Jesus Christ, who

as our substitute sacrifice on the cross for all the sins of all

mankind. If you accept God's perfect gift, you will possess the

 greatest gift in all the world: eternal salvation and a permanent

relationship with God in time and eternity. "For God so loved

the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever

believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life" (John 3:16).

 

Pocket-sized booklet

By R.B. Thieme Jr.

I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in

Your salvation.

Ps. 13:5

A Frantic Search

The Pursuit of Happiness

Scripture declares King Solomon "greater than all kings of 

the earth in riches and wisdom."

Somewhere along the lines, Solomon forgot the divine source

of his prosperity. A great emptiness came into his life as he turned

away from the Lord, and he embarked on a pursuit of  happiness

to fill the spiritual void. Out of Solomon's frantic and fruitless search

comes a compelling  message for us: the message of the "apes and 

peacocks." The peacock with his strutting finery and the ape with his

power represent every amusement, every diversion, every possible

attempt to find happiness apart from the plan of God. As Solomon

eventually discovered only through fellowship with God and the pursuit

of His Word can the believer attain stability, contentment of soul, and a

true and enduring happiness.

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I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for 

He is right beside me.

Ps. 16:8

Free Or Bondage

Slave Market of Sin

We think of ourselves as free, but we are born in an inescapable

slavery--- bondage to sin. As members of the human race we exist

in a slave market of sin, helpless to redeem ourselves. We enter the

world with a sin nature, separated from God and powerless to establish

a relationship with Him. We have no way to emancipate ourselves from

the captivity of our inherited depravity. However, the gracious plan of

God for mankind calls for a savior, a redeemer--- the Lord Jesus Christ --

to purchase our freedom from the slave market. Christ is the only person

qualified to make such a purchase. The only requirement for eternal release

from the slave market of sin is faith alone in Christ alone.

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The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and

I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him

in song.

Ps. 28:7

He Will Give You Knowledge And Wisdom

The Plan

Consistent spiritual growth from Bible doctrine in your

soul creates capacity for life, for love, for Christian service,

for blessing, for happiness. God has devised the design of the
ages, the perfect plan for you personally. All you have to do
is understand His  gracious offer and seize the incomparable
opportunity for a life of meaning, purpose, and definition.

If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously
to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
James1:5

Absolute Truth

The Plan Of God

Reveals God's provision for your salvation, His purpose

for your existence after salvation, and the treasures He has

waiting for your eternal future in heaven. The moment you

believe in Christ you immediately share His  life and destiny.

But to attain the wonderful peace, happiness, and contentment

God has planned for your life on earth, you must learn Bible

doctrine and grow to spiritual maturity. The  Bible  communicates

God's Word  so that absolute truth becomes the measure of your

conscience, the source of your thinking, and the motivation of your

life. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and armed with Bible doctrine,

you can fulfill your destiny to glorify God. You can receive the 

highest and best He has provided.

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The Lord's plans stand firm forever; His intentions can never be shaken.

Ps. 33:11

Positive Volition

Heathenism

Answers the questions, "What about those who have never 

heard the good news of salvation? What about primitive 

peoples who live far beyond the frontiers of civilization

and speck in obscure languages? What about those in any

 civilization or culture who have never had the chance to hear

the Gospel? "The reality is, God never overlooks the positive

volition of anyone. He provides abundant evidence by which

every individual can become aware of His existence. He over-

comes every obstacle to disseminate the Gospel to those who

seek Him. No one is hidden from His grace. His  divine

attributes guarantee the provision of Gospel information

 "even to the remotest part of the earth."

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God's word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Ps. 119:105

We Have The Messiah

The Blood of Christ

Links the New Testament with the Old Testament. God ordained

animal sacrifices in Israel to foreshadow the saving work of the 

promised Messiah, and for hundreds of years, the innocent animal

symbolically bore the guilt of sinner. When Christ came as the reality,

the promise was fulfilled. He became "the Lamb of God who takes away

 the sin of the world." For some believers, however, the blood of Christ

 has been associated with a lifetime of emotional experiences. They have

grown up with the idea that there was a special power in red liquid that

circulated through Jesus' mortal body. This mysticism is not biblical! The

 "blood of Christ" is a metaphor for His spiritual death in which He  received

the judgment that removed the penalty of sin.

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Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.

Matt. 6:34

 

Salvation Books

The Barrier

Is impassable and insurmountable, No human  being can break
though this obstruction. Mankind is born on the wrong side of
the barrier, hopelessly separated from any relationship with God.
God always knew that man through his negative volition would
alienate himself from his Creator, so in eternity past God the
Father designed a perfect plan to remove the barrier. He sent His
Son, Jesus Christ , to be judged for our sins on the cross, to bring
man from enmity to peace with God. And yet, even through Jesus
Christ removed the barrier, your relationship with God depends
on you. Only one issue remains: What do you think of Jesus Christ?
Only one decision separates you from God. If you believe in Christ,
you cross the line of separation and receive God's gift of eternal life.

There is NO charge for any material from R. B. Thieme, Jr.
Bible Ministries. Anyone who desires Bible teaching can
receive our publications and recordings without obligation.
God  provides Bible doctrine. We  wish to reflect His grace.

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