Revelation of Jesus Christ - Jon Paulien PhD

Steps to Christ: Test of Discipleship -- Chapter Seven

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-08-13T20:36:00Z

"If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17. A person may not be able to tell the exact time or place, or trace all the chain of circumstances in the process of conversion; but this does not prove him to be unconverted. Christ said to Nicodemus, "The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit." John 3:8. Like the wind, which is invisible, yet the effects of which are plainly seen and felt, is the Spirit of God in its work upon the human heart. ...

Steps to Christ: Faith & Acceptance -- Chapter Six

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-08-13T19:52:00Z

As your conscience has been quickened by the Holy Spirit, you have seen something of the evil of sin, of its power, its guilt, its woe; and you look upon it with abhorrence. You feel that sin has separated you from God, that you are in bondage to the power of evil. The more you struggle to escape, the more you realize your helplessness. Your motives are impure; your heart is unclean. You see that your life has been filled with selfishness and sin. You long to be forgiven, to be cleansed, to be set free. Harmony with God, likeness to Him--what can you do to obtain it?

Steps to Christ: Consecration -- Chapter Five

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-07-16T20:24:00Z

CHAPTER 5 Consecration God's promise is, "Ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13. The whole heart must be yielded to God, or the change can never be wrought in us by which we are to be restored to His likeness. By nature we are alienated from God. The Holy Spirit describes our condition in such words as these: "Dead in trespasses and sins;" "the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint;" "no soundness in it." We are held fast in the snare of Satan, ...

Steps to Christ: Confession -- Chater Four

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-07-16T19:46:00Z

CHAPTER 4 Confession "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." Proverbs 28:13. The conditions of obtaining mercy of God are simple and just and reasonable. The Lord does not require us to do some grievous thing in order that we may have the forgiveness of sin. We need not make long and wearisome pilgrimages, or perform painful penances, to commend our souls to the God of heaven or to expiate our transgression; but he that confesseth and forsaketh his sin shall have mercy.

Steps to Christ: Repentance -- Chapter Three

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-07-16T19:28:00Z

CHAPTER 3 Repentance How shall a man be just with God? How shall the sinner be made righteous? It is only through Christ that we can be brought into harmony with God, with holiness; but how are we to come to Christ? Many are asking the same question as did the multitude on the Day of Pentecost, when, convicted of sin, they cried out, "What shall we do?" The first word of Peter's answer was, "Repent." Acts 2:37, 38. At another time, shortly after, he said, "Repent, . . . and be converted, that your sins may be ...

Steps to Christ: Sinner's Need of Christ -- Chapter Two

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-07-16T19:01:00Z

CHAPTER 2 The Sinner's Need of Christ Man was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind. He was perfect in his being, and in harmony with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy. But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. He was made captive by Satan, and would have remained so forever had not God specially interposed. It was the tempter's purpose to thwart the ...

Steps to Christ: God's Love for Man - Chapter One

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-05-31T00:07:00Z

Chapter 1 God's Love for Man Nature and revelation alike testify of God's love. Our Father in heaven is the source of life, of wisdom, and of joy. Look at the wonderful and beautiful things of nature. Think of their marvelous adaptation to the needs and happiness, not only of man, but of all living creatures. The sunshine and the rain, that gladden and refresh the earth, the hills and seas and plains, all speak to us of the Creator's love. It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures. In the beautiful words of the psalmist--

Improving Emotional Intelligence 2 of 2

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-03-28T15:13:00Z

Neil Nedley presents Part 2 of 2 of his talk in Improving Emotional Intelligence. Complete the assessment you began in part one. ... ...

Improving Emotional Intelligence -- 1 of 2

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-03-23T03:08:00Z

By Neil Nedley: This talk includes an asssessment to help you learn about your Emotional Intelligence, so grab a paper and pen! Enjoy!

Here are some notes from the talk that you may find helpful, since there is a lot of information in the talk that you may want to remember.

Improving Emotional Intelligence --
Set Free – Clearing the Channel for the Spirit of God – Preparing for God to Work in ...

The Gospel in Five Words

John Miller Webmaster — 2010-03-23T02:24:00Z

BIO: Neil Nedley, M.D., is a full-time practicing physician in Internal Medicine with emphasis in Gastroenterology, Mental Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and the difficult-to-diagnose patient.

He has provided continuing medical education courses to physicians and health professionals around the world. He has also given numerous health education seminars to general public audiences worldwide.

Dr. Nedley is author of the book Proof Positive: How to Reliably Combat Disease and Achieve Optimal Health through Nutrition and Lifestyle, now in its fourth printing. It ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-87 "To My Father, and Your Father"

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T04:07:00Z

Chapter 87

"To My Father, and Your Father"

[This chapter is based on Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-12.]

The time had come for Christ to ascend to His Father's throne. As a divine conqueror He was about to return with the trophies of victory to the heavenly courts. Before His death He had declared to His Father, "I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do." John 17:4. After His resurrection He tarried on earth for a season, that His disciples might become familiar with Him in His risen and glorified body. Now He ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-86 Go Teach All Nations

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T04:03:00Z

Chapter 86

Go Teach All Nations

[This chapter is based on Matt. 28:16-20.]

Standing but a step from His heavenly throne, Christ gave the commission to His disciples. "All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth," He said. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations." "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15. Again and again the words were repeated, that the disciples might grasp their significance. Upon all the inhabitants of the earth, high and low, rich and poor, was the light of heaven ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-85 By the Sea Once More

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:58:00Z

Chapter 85

By the Sea Once More

[This chapter is based on John 21:1-22.]

Jesus had appointed to meet His disciples in Galilee; and soon after the Passover week was ended, they bent their steps thither. Their absence from Jerusalem during the feast would have been interpreted as disaffection and heresy, therefore they remained till its close; but this over, they gladly turned homeward to meet the Saviour as He had directed.

Seven of the disciples were in company. They were clad in the humble garb of fishermen; they were poor in worldly goods, ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-84 "Peace Be Unto You"

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:54:00Z

Chapter 84

"Peace Be Unto You"

[This chapter is based on Luke 24:33-48; John 20:19-29.]

On reaching Jerusalem the two disciples enter at the eastern gate, which is open at night on festal occasions. The houses are dark and silent, but the travelers make their way through the narrow streets by the light of the rising moon. They go to the upper chamber where Jesus spent the hours of the last evening before His death. Here they know that their brethren are to be found. Late as it is, they know that the disciples will ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-83 The Walk to Emmaus

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:48:00Z

Chapter 83

The Walk to Emmaus

[This chapter is based on Luke 24:13-33.]

Late in the afternoon of the day of the resurrection, two of the disciples were on their way to Emmaus, a little town eight miles from Jerusalem. These disciples had had no prominent place in Christ's work, but they were earnest believers in Him. They had come to the city to keep the Passover, and were greatly perplexed by the events that had recently taken place. They had heard the news of the morning in regard to the removal of Christ's body ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-82 "Why Weepest Thou?"

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:44:00Z

Chapter 82

"Why Weepest Thou?"

[This chapter is based on Matt. 28:1, 5-8; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18.]

The women who had stood by the cross of Christ waited and watched for the hours of the Sabbath to pass. On the first day of the week, very early, they made their way to the tomb, taking with them precious spices to anoint the Saviour's body. They did not think about His rising from the dead. The sun of their hope had set, and night had settled down on their hearts. As they walked, they ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-81 "The Lord is Risen"

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:38:00Z

Chapter 81

"The Lord Is Risen"

[This chapter is based on Matt. 28:2-4, 11-15.]

The night of the first day of the week had worn slowly away. The darkest hour, just before daybreak, had come. Christ was still a prisoner in His narrow tomb. The great stone was in its place; the Roman seal was unbroken; the Roman guards were keeping their watch. And there were unseen watchers. Hosts of evil angels were gathered about the place. Had it been possible, the prince of darkness with his apostate army would have kept forever sealed the ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-80 In Joseph's Tomb

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:32:00Z

Chapter 80

In Joseph's Tomb

At last Jesus was at rest. The long day of shame and torture was ended. As the last rays of the setting sun ushered in the Sabbath, the Son of God lay in quietude in Joseph's tomb. His work completed, His hands folded in peace, He rested through the sacred hours of the Sabbath day.

In the beginning the Father and the Son had rested upon the Sabbath after Their work of creation. When "the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them" (Gen. 2:1), the ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-79 "It Is Finished"

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:28:00Z

Chapter 79

"It is Finished"

Christ did not yield up His life till He had accomplished the work which He came to do, and with His parting breath He exclaimed, "It is finished." John 19:30. The battle had been won. His right hand and His holy arm had gotten Him the victory. As a Conqueror He planted His banner on the eternal heights. Was there not joy among the angels? All heaven triumphed in the Saviour's victory. Satan was defeated, and knew that his kingdom was lost.

To the angels and the unfallen worlds the ...

Desire of Ages: Ch-78 Calvary

Jon Paulien — 2008-06-14T03:23:00Z

Chapter 78

Calvary

[This chapter is based on Matt. 27:31-53; Mark 15:20-38; Luke 23:26-46; John 19:16-30.]

"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him."

"That He might sanctify the people with His own blood," Christ "suffered without the gate." Heb. 13:12. For transgression of the law of God, Adam and Eve were banished from Eden. Christ, our substitute, was to suffer without the boundaries of Jerusalem. He died outside the gate, where felons and murderers were executed. Full of significance are the words, "Christ hath redeemed ...