Whole Wheat International has been teaching people how to study and apply the Bible in their every day lives for over 45 years. GET A PREVIEW The truth is simple just simply not known Whole Wheat is here 24 hours a day, to encourage you with the truth from God’s word, His Scriptures and promises, that give hope. God will help us navigate all that is happening in our world (Matt. 6:33; 1 Pet. 1:5). He tells us, in John 14:27, not to let our hearts be troubled or fearful but that He gives peace, that the world does not give. God is our refuge and strength and He knows who are His (Ps. 46:1; Nahum 1:7). We can have faith and hope in this, as we put Him first and pursue righteousness (Prov. 21:21). He fulfills His promises for the righteous as we honor Him and we come under His protection when we are zealously living for Him (1 Pet. 3:13). As the world grows darker, we need to remember to continue to show love to our neighbor, use the power of prayer and put all that we know into practice, using God’s wisdom and discernment (James 2:8; James 5:13-18). He is a shield to those that walk in integrity (Prov. 2:6-7). As our founder used to say, 'We do our best and God does the rest.' Learn More MOST POPULAR FEATURES Bible Studies Podcasts Daily Grains How-to-Guide 10 Simple Ways Spiritual Boost Camp Names of God Walk in God's Promises Your Spiritual Health Meditate on Scripture Place of Peace Wheat For Thought The God of Answers Bible Q&A Spiritual Poetry Need Prayer... we're here. Teaching people how to study and apply the Bible in their daily lives for over 45 years. Learn More Sermon on Mount Full Trailer WATCH THE FULL TRAILER: SEE MORE HERE True disciples of God are referred to as wheat, who become whole wheat because they keep the Lord's Words and put them into action in their life . Learn More

Wheat For Thought's are monthly spiritual motivation in the form of an inspirational video and follow-up Bible study with quotes taken from Bible studies, sermons or Scripture to provoke and stimulate you to more love and good deeds each month in accordance with Hebrews 10:24. WHEAT FOR THOUGHT VO Watch the inspirational video then follow up with the Bible Study this Wheat For Thought came from: See Bible Study Wheat For Thought is published monthly, as spiritual motivation and a light we shine for God in the darkness (2 Cor. 4:6). Illuminating special quotes or Scripture from various Bible studies on this site, using music and video to bring them to the forefront, really provokes and inspires. We hope to stir up, by way of reminder, the truth we hold fast to and encouragement to press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call in Christ Jesus (2 Peter 1:13; 1 John 1:6; 2 Cor. 13:8; Phil. 3:14). To be notified when a new WHEAT FOR THOUGHT is published, and receive an email with poetic clues, subscribe here: SUBSCRIBE Wheat For Thought VO WANT MORE? WANT MORE? WANT MORE? WANT MORE? GO TO: vimeo.com/wholewheat ...and see our archive of past monthly Wheat For Thought's, to watch and share your favorites!

"After you have read through an article go back and look up the Scriptures given. Prove everything to be accurate by your own Bible study. Highlight or mark, in your Bible, each verse you look up so you can find important Scriptures quickly in the future." INDEX OF BIBLE STUDIES 1 Believe it or Not Go to Study 2 How to Accept Jesus Christ Go to Study 3 Those Who Do Good Go to Study 4 What Was Jesus Like? Go to Study 5 An Honest and Good Heart Go to Study 6 Do We Automatically Do Good? Go to Study 7 How to Walk in God's Ways Go to Study 8 Why Serve the Lord? Go to Study 9 All About Works Go to Study 10 The Message of the Prophets Go to Study 11 Why Did Jesus Have to Die? Go to Study 12 Are Works Important? Go to Study 13 The Overlooked Message of Salvation Go to Study 14 Happiness Is... Go to Study 15 Enduring With Patience Go to Study 16 The Message of the Apostles Go to Study 17 What is Sin? Go to Study 18 Christ's Simple Message Go to Study 19 The Parable of the Tree Go to Study 20 The Message of Overcoming Go to Study 21 How Do We Overcome Evil? Go to Study 22 Pure and Undefiled Religion Go to Study 23 How to Overcome Anxiety Go to Study 24 What is Worldly is Not Godly Go to Study 25 Seek the Kingdom First Go to Study 26 Works of Faith Go to Study 27 Walk in the Light Go to Study 28 What is the Truth? Go to Study 29 The Bible is... Go to Study 30 How Do We Walk in the Spirit? Go to Study 31 Turn to the Lord Go to Study 32 The Mystery of the True Gospel Go to Study 33 Interpretation or Revelation? Go to Study 34 Suffering Go to Study 35 Principles of Success Go to Study 36 Who Are The Stumbling Blocks? Go to Study 37 In League With the Stones of the Field Go to Study 38 The Positive Gospel Go to Study 39 Spiritually in Tune With God Go to Study 40 Who Are The Sinners? Go to Study 41 God's Righteousness Go to Study 42 How Do We Seek Peace and Pursue It? Go to Study 43 Information on Righteousness Go to Study 44 How Can We Be Rich Toward God? Go to Study 45 What is the Reward of the Righteous? Go to Study 46 How to Enter God's Rest Go to Study 47 Rehabilitation Go to Study 48 Receiving Answered Prayer Go to Study 49 How to Please the Lord Go to Study 50 The Secret of Perpetual Motion Go to Study 51 It Pays To Be Good For God Go to Study 52 How to Be An Overcomer Go to Study 53 Is There Only One Way? Go to Study 54 Put No Confidence in the Flesh Go to Study 55 The Purpose of Life - to find God Go to Study 56 How Do You Seek God? Go to Study 57 Is Your Baptism Valid? Go to Study 58 The Kingdom of God Within Go to Study 59 Understanding Baptism Go to Study 60 Charity Defined Go to Study 61 A New Creation Go to Study 62 The New Covenant Spirit Go to Study 63 How To Build More Faith Go to Study 64 Ever Learning But Never Able Go to Study 65 What People Need to Know Go to Study 66 The Purpose of Life - to do good works for God Go to Study 67 What is Freedom? Go to Study 68 Narrow is the Way Go to Study 69 Doing God's Will With Your Mouth Go to Study 70 Baptism is… Go to Study 71 Faith Without Works is Dead Go to Study 72 The Mistake of the Pharisees Go to Study 73 The Kingdom Gospel Go to Study 74 How to Do God's Will With Your Mind Go to Study 75 What Was Paul's Message? Go to Study 76 Make Your Ways Straight Go to Study 77 A Loving Father Go to Study 78 What is the Lord's Work? Go to Study 79 How Do We Enter the Kingdom Within? Go to Study 80 Living to the Spirit Go to Study 81 Deception Go to Study 82 The Law and the Prophets Go to Study 83 Know the Lord Go to Study 84 The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand Go to Study 85 God's Instruction on Child Discipline Go to Study 86 The Mystery of the Book of Job Go to Study 87 Our Perfect Example of Suffering Go to Study 88 Pleasing the Father Go to Study 89 The Keys to the Kingdom Go to Study 90 Jesus, Our Example Go to Study 91 Are You an Obedient Disciple of Jesus Christ? Go to Study 92 Conditions for the Blood of Jesus Go to Study 93 Inner Strength Go to Study 94 What Happens if I Sin? Go to Study 95 How to Worship God Go to Study 96 God Wants Us to Be Good Go to Study 97 How Do We Imitate God? Go to Study 98 Honor the Lord with Your Wealth Go to Study 99 Understanding Grace Go to Study 100 How to Be a Good Person Go to Study 101 Good News About the Kingdom Go to Study 102 Do Good Works Come Naturally? Go to Study 103 Are You a Servant of God? Go to Study 104 All About God's Nature Go to Study 105 God's Judgment on a Nation Go to Study 106 God's Royal Insurance Policy Go to Study 107 God's Childlike Gospel Go to Study 108 How to Get out of a Mess Go to Study 109 We Must All Fulfill Scripture Go to Study 110 How to Be a Friend of God Go to Study 111 A Life Free From Fear Go to Study 112 Forcing a Test Go to Study 113 The First Church Go to Study 114 Feeling Bad? Go to Study 115 Understanding the Fear of the Lord Go to Study 116 How Father's Can Do God's Will Go to Study 117 Did Jesus Faith Have Good Works? Go to Study 118 A Faith That Works Go to Study 119 How to Enter the Kingdom of God Go to Study 120 Condemnation Go to Study 121 Water Baptism Go to Study 122 What Does Complete Mean? Go to Study 123 How to Commit Your Ways to the Lord Go to Study 124 Sickness, Pain and Godly Character Go to Study 125 Am I My Brother's Keeper? Go to Study 126 How to Be a Bond Servant for Christ Go to Study 127 How to Do God’s Will With Your Body Go to Study 128 Be Zealous in All You Do Go to Study 129 Be Wholehearted Go to Study 130 Will You Heed the Call? Go to Study 131 Be Perfect Go to Study 132 Be Like Jesus Christ Go to Study 133 Jesus Command: Love One Another Go to Study 134 Belief and Faith Go to Study 135 Must Christians Suffer? Go to Study 136 How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself Go to Study 137 This Beautiful Message Go to Study 138 Avoiding Evil vs. Overcoming Evil Go to Study 139 How to Repent Go to Study 140 Is There Any Future For Me? Go to Study 141 How to Abide in Christ Go to Study 142 Don't Let Your Marriage Collapse Go to Study 143 How to Receive Answered Prayer Go to Study 144 Charity the Hidden Gospel Go to Study 145 How to Receive the Abundant Life Go to Study 146 How to Put Your Marriage Into the Will of God Go to Study 147 God’s Message to Mankind Go to Study 148 The True Meaning of the Word "Believe" Go to Study 149 Are You Being Called? Go to Study 150 Understanding Repentance Go to Study 151 Faith and Grace Go to Study 152 Repent to Believe the Gospel Go to Study 153 God’s Marriage Laws of Love Go to Study 154 How Can a Wife Do God’s Will? Go to Study 155 Loving Your Neighbor Go to Study 156 You Must Be Born Again Go to Study 157 The Truth About Heaven and Hell Go to Study 158 Baby Baptism Go to Study 159 Study to Show Yourself Approved Go to Study 160 Wine and Strong Drink Go to Study 161 Pure Speech Undefiled Go to Study 162 How Can Teenagers Serve God? Go to Study 163 Resentment Go to Study 164 Guilt Go to Study 165 How to Live a Happy Life Go to Study 166 Worry Go to Study 167 The Pearl of Great Price Go to Study 168 Public Enemy #1 Go to Study 169 God’s Best Example Go to Study 170 Dying to Self Go to Study 171 Are You a Hypocrite? Go to Study 172 We are the Church Go to Study 173 Are You Convicted? Go to Study 174 Try it…You’ll Like it!: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 175 Perfect: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 176 If God Told You Go to Study 177 Share the Truth Go to Study 178 Will You Be Able To Stand? Go to Study 179 The Mystery of Righteousness and Justice Revealed Go to Study 180 Practice Makes Perfect Go to Study 181 Satan’s Number One Weapon Go to Study 182 Matters of the Heart: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 183 Lukewarm Go to Study 184 Live Only to Please God Go to Study 185 Baking With Whole Wheat: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 186 Let’s Play By The Rules Go to Study 187 God’s Nature vs. Human Nature Go to Study 188 The Benefits of Repentance Go to Study 189 Are We Born Evil? Go to Study 190 Understanding Human Nature Go to Study 191 The Resistance Factor Go to Study 192 God Keeps Records Go to Study 193 Surprise Opportunities Go to Study 194 Are You Doing Enough? Go to Study 195 Clean and Unclean Go to Study 196 The Biblical Definition of Idolatry Go to Study 197 Doing Good in Secret Go to Study 198 Integrity Go to Study 199 A Way of Escape - Place of Safety Scriptures Go to Study 200 Where Wisdom Ends and Faith Begins Go to Study 201 Are We Truly Civilized? Go to Study 202 How Can I Be a Better Person? Go to Study 203 Caretakers for Christ Go to Study 204 Come Out of Their Midst and Be Separate Go to Study 205 Where is Your Heart? Go to Study 206 Can We Be Perfect? Go to Study 207 The 23rd Psalm Explained Go to Study 208 Are You Passing Your Test? Go to Study 209 How to Enter the Good Life Go to Study 210 The Matchmaker Go to Study 211 Good and Bad Fruits Defined Go to Study 212 What is Fornication? Go to Study 213 Godly Advice to the Unmarried Go to Study 214 Proof That Jesus is God the Father Go to Study 215 The Missing Key Go to Study 216 The Two Great Commandments Amplified Go to Study 217 Do All That You Do in Love Go to Study 218 How to Know You are Complete Go to Study 219 Overindulgence Go to Study 220 Does God Use Evil Spirits? Go to Study 221 Alcoholism Go to Study 222 Jesus’ Spirit Go to Study 223 Forgive & Forget: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 224 How Do We Live For God? Go to Study 225 How to Be Good Go to Study 226 The Last Days Go to Study 227 How to Glorify God Go to Study 228 Your Only Protection is Righteousness Go to Study 229 The Answer to Your Problems Go to Study 230 How to Enter the Good Life Go to Study 231 If Jesus Should Come Back Tomorrow Go to Study 232 How to Make a Convert for Christ Go to Study 233 Have You Been Deceived? Go to Study 234 Will You Be Faithful? Go to Study 235 How You Deny Christ Go to Study 236 You Can't Do it Without God Go to Study 237 Be of One Mind in Christ Go to Study 238 How to Serve God Go to Study 239 Ready Set Go! Go to Study 240 God's Anointing Go to Study 241 What is God's Plan? Go to Study 242 It's Later Than You Think Go to Study 243 How To Fear The Lord Go to Study 244 Not All Miracles Are From God Go to Study 245 How Stubborn Are We? Go to Study 246 The Lake of Fire Go to Study 247 How to Obey Jesus Christ Go to Study 248 When Will The End of the World Come? Go to Study 249 How to Love Yourself Go to Study 250 Who Do You Really Worship? Go to Study 251 How to Be a Beautiful Person Go to Study 252 How Do We Live to the Spirit? Go to Study 253 What is the Bible? Go to Study 254 What is the Best Bible Translation? Go to Study 255 What is the Best Way to Study Your Bible? Go to Study 256 Purity - A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 257 Shop Til' You Drop - A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 258 The Cure for Anxiety: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 259 It's So Simple: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 260 Little Things Mean Alot: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 261 Picture Perfect: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 262 Rejoice in One Another's Blessings Go to Study 263 Imitate God: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 264 ADORE: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 265 Mirror Mirror on the Wall: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 266 Don't Worry Be Happy: A Woman to Woman Article Go to Study 267 Two Kinds of Meditation Go to Study

Having difficulty with your emotions? Scripture can give you the encouragement you need to help you through and give you hope. Call out to God and from the heavens He answers in our God of Answers feature. Call out to God...and from the heavens He answers. Meant to meet you right where you are, in the midst of your emotions, and bring calm and encouragement knowing God understands what you are feeling. His Scriptures have always been the directions for life and these videos show how tenderly He cares, watching over us so carefully, with deepest affection (John 16:27 AMP; 1 Peter 5:7 AMP).* With extensive research, on what is soothing to the soul and calming to the body, we put together these videos with the sights, sounds and Scripture to support you through difficult emotions, according to the word of God. We hope these will comfort you, when you need it the very most, as you turn to God for answers and hope. Whether you are feeling these emotions or not, each video offers loving encouragement, for every day life, from your Heavenly Father. And, we saved one of the very best for last… 🎧 Best with headphones to hear sound effects. And…to be able to take in all that God is saying as you watch, we have created a Scripture reference at the end of each video, so you can look them up in your Bible when the video is complete. VO GOD OF ANSWERS VOICEOVER EDITION VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO VO

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Scientific studies show that if you begin your day by focusing on a positive action word, you can recall and implement throughout the day, it can have a significant affect on your overall well-being and can even improve your health. The top hospital in the world recommends this exercise, to their patients, in order to promote good health. When we look in the Bible, we can see this recommendation comes straight from God and the way He designed us (Phil 4:8). Spiritual Boost Camp is a quick and easy way to increase your spiritual knowledge, reminding you to pursue and practice godly attributes throughout the day, being an example of godliness and letting your light shine for God's glory (Matt. 5:16). There is one for each day of the month to get your day started in a godly way. We encourage you to do more in-depth study on these words, to fully appreciate the meaning and how to apply them in your life. This will help you build even stronger spiritual muscles and give you a greater spiritual boost! But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit]. 1 Timothy 4:7 AMP SPIRITUAL BOOST CAMP VO Faithfulness Reverence Endurance Gentleness Diligence Virtue Humility Compassion Decisiveness Dependability Boldness Enthusiasm Flexibility Forgiveness Generosity Gratefulness Sincerity Initiative Justice Loyalty Meekness Obedience Responsibility Truthfulness Benevolence Wisdom Discernment Discretion Caution Determination Contentment VOICEOVERS Faithfulness VO Reverence VO Endurance VO Gentleness VO Diligence VO Virtue VO Humility VO Compassion VO Decisiveness VO Dependability VO Boldness VO Enthusiasm VO Flexibility VO Forgiveness VO Generosity VO Gratefulness VO Sincerity VO Initiative VO Justice VO Loyalty VO Meekness VO Obedience VO Responsibility VO Truthfulness VO Benevolence VO Wisdom VO Discernment VO Discretion VO Caution VO Determination VO Contentment VO TAKE THE SPIRITUAL BOOST CAMP CHALLENGE : Learn more godly attributes here: FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT

As you just saw in the video above, many are being deceived when it comes to meditation. This feature is to educate you, as to what God’s Word says about meditation, and what kind of meditation is truly healthy for your soul. Not only do we breakdown what it is, in our article, Two Kinds of Meditation so you can educate yourself, but, we have created these videos on some essential subjects in living for God to promote the kind of meditation God’s Word directs us to. This way you can meditate in a way that truly brings health to your mind, body and spirit the way God intended. You can watch the video and immerse yourself, by wearing headphones for a full experience, or you can simply listen to the audio. However you choose to experience these, we hope they will reach into your heart and enwrap you in God’s Word. Our founder did extensive research on the subject of meditation, to educate and warn others, and it is truly riveting: Before you begin, we highly recommend you read this new article, even if you believe you already know the differences. Two Kinds of Meditation Bible Study MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE For more videos to meditate on the word of God check out these features: Walk in God's Promises Scriptural Reflections

BIBLE Q & A What is so different about what you believe than what others believe? Isn't it true that you only need to believe in Jesus to be saved? What is the missing message you claim was revealed to you by God? What does God think of religion today? What about ministers today? How about pictures of Christ? Aren't we saved by grace and not by works of righteousness? Jesus never had a home did he? Where did Cain's wife come from? Aren't all meats clean to eat according to the New Testament? Can you explain why people lived so long before the flood of Noah? Does celebrating Easter honor Jesus Christ? Didn't Peter eat unclean food? Does the Bible tell us to celebrate Christmas? Did Adam have a navel? Do you believe in religious statues? It’s very important that you take the time to look up the Scriptures given and prove everything to be accurate by your own Bible Study and research. The truth shall make you free. - John 8:32

BOOK OF REVELATION This feature offers a thorough look at the book of Revelation, taking much of the mystery out of the book, and simpifying it in a way that makes it understandable and most importantly, breaks down what you need to know for the future. There are 22 'cinematic style' narrations of each chapter, reading directly from the book of Revelation, including an explanation of most verses throughout, taken from the book Revelation Explained, researched and written by our founder. You will also find supplemental sermons, explaining live, several of the in-depth chapters of Revelation. You will gain insights from both, giving you the fullest experience and most in-depth knowledge of this incredibly exciting book of the Bible. We recommend you follow along in your Bible, for both the narrated version as well as the live sermons, being there is a lot of information to take in and additional Scripture references given throughout, that you will want to make note of. In addition, to really immerse yourself, we recommend using headphones to fully experience the cinematic style narration that brings the chapters to life. ARE YOU READY? Listen Now Introductory Sermon: Understanding Revelations Listen Now CHAPTER 1 Listen Now CHAPTER 2 Listen Now CHAPTER 3 Listen Now CHAPTER 4 Listen Now CHAPTER 5 Listen Now CHAPTER 6 Listen Now CHAPTER 7 Listen Now CHAPTER 8 Listen Now CHAPTER 9 Listen Now CHAPTER 10 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 1-10 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 11 Listen Now CHAPTER 12 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 11-12 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 13 Listen Now CHAPTER 14 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 13-14 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 15 Listen Now Understanding Revelations 15 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 16 Listen Now Introduction to Chapter 17 Listen Now CHAPTER 17 Listen Now CHAPTER 18 Listen Now CHAPTER 19 Listen Now CHAPTER 20 Listen Now Understanding Revelation 20 Sermon Listen Now CHAPTER 21 Listen Now Chapter 22 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES God's Message to Mankind Movie Short The Day of the Lord is Coming Sermon Will You Endure to the End Sermon The Books Were Opened Sermon Keeping the Faith Sermon Trust in the Lord Sermon God's Judgement on a Nation Bible Study Repent & Receive the Seal of God Sermon The Last Days Movie Short The Lord is Coming Video Sermon A Way of Escape - Place of Safety Scriptures What is the Truth?

YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH THE MIND THE MIND Faith in Action THE MIND Overview THE BODY THE BODY Faith in Action THE BODY Overview THE SPIRIT THE SPIRIT Faith in Action THE SPIRIT Overview

MISCONCEPTIONS VS. TRUTH "All you have to do is believe in Jesus to be saved." "There is nothing required for repentance." "You are saved by grace through faith." "If you say the sinner's prayer you are born again." "Once saved, always saved." "Jesus blood covers our sins unconditionally." "You automatically do good / righteousness" "You have to go to church" "You can't lose your salvation." "You go to heaven when you die." "Because of God's grace, works are not necessary.”

Woman of God Miniseries Encouragement from the heart of a woman. A suite of writings, by our founder's wife, reimagined in this new video miniseries: A Woman of God's First Love Watch Now A Woman of God Stays Positive Watch Now A Woman of God Finds Balance Watch Now A Woman of God Has Self-Control Watch Now A Woman of God Doesn't Worry Watch Now A Woman of God Has Hope Watch Now

WALK IN GOD'S PROMISES Promise of Rescue Promise of Provision Promise of Guidance Promise of Renewal Promise of Answered Prayer Promise of Wisdom Promise of Healing Promise of Strength Promise of Faithfulness Promise of Eternal Life Hold firmly to the confession of your hope without wavering, for I promised you and am faithful. Hebrews 10:23 Note: Various translations of the Scriptures were used to express the Biblical promises from the perspective of the Lord.

Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations VO VOICEOVERS Scriptures of Courage VO Scriptures of Love VO Scriptures of Peace VO Scriptures of Hope VO Need a break in your day…how about a Scriptural get-a-way? A retreat for the mind and soul…to uplift and inspire is the goal. ...through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope... Romans 15:4

PODCASTS Being Chosen By God LISTEN NOW What's Different About This Message? LISTEN NOW The World is Deceived By the Word Believe LISTEN NOW The Mystery of God's Will LISTEN NOW Faith That Works LISTEN NOW Love One Another LISTEN NOW The Message of the Kingdom LISTEN NOW Saved by Grace LISTEN NOW All About Prayer LISTEN NOW Repent the Kingdom Message LISTEN NOW Be Fully Committed LISTEN NOW Seek God & Know He is Real LISTEN NOW Purify Your Heart LISTEN NOW God's Expectations LISTEN NOW Living Life to the Fullest LISTEN NOW Honor the Lord With Your Wealth LISTEN NOW Righteousness is True Repentance LISTEN NOW Seek Peace & Pursue it LISTEN NOW The Keys to the Kingdom LISTEN NOW The Simple Gospel LISTEN NOW Understanding the Will of God LISTEN NOW Trust in the Lord LISTEN NOW Living By The Will of God LISTEN NOW Keeping the Faith LISTEN NOW What Does God Desire? LISTEN NOW How to Draw Close to God LISTEN NOW Does God Use Satan? LISTEN NOW Will You Endure to the End? LISTEN NOW The Day of the Lord is Coming LISTEN NOW Counting the Cost LISTEN NOW Repent & Receive the Seal of God LISTEN NOW How Satan Uses Your Mind LISTEN NOW God Wants to Bless You LISTEN NOW Love of the Truth to be Saved LISTEN NOW The Everlasting Covenant LISTEN NOW Entering the Kingdom Within LISTEN NOW The Books Were Opened LISTEN NOW Ready for a Place of Safety? LISTEN NOW Amazing Truth of Mysteries LISTEN NOW Imitate Christ LISTEN NOW Fighting the Good Fight LISTEN NOW If possible, have your Bible handy while listening to the podcast so you can follow along and look up the Scriptures given. Otherwise, take notes and after you have listened to a podcast, go back and look up the Scriptures. Prove everything to be accurate by your own Bible Study. Highlight or mark in your Bible, each verse you look up so you can find important Scriptures quickly in the future.

PRAYERS WITH PURPOSE Prayer for Help Prayer of Faith Prayer for Forgiveness Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer of God's Servant PRAYERS WITH PURPOSE From the Bible…for today. Therefore, let everyone who is godly pray to You… Psalm 32:6 Send a prayer request... Please pray Learn more about prayer: PRAYER

Spiritual Poetry for the Soul VO Soul Call Kickstart Your Day Return to Me Merciful God The World is Lost Friend of God Wonderful Counselor World's Apart Flying Free SPIRITUAL POETRY VO Soul Call VO Kickstart Your Day VO Return to Me VO Merciful God VO The World is Lost VO Friend of God VO Wonderful Counselor VO World's Apart VO Flying Free VO Ancient Hebrews wrote poetry in the form of psalms. This inspired us to bring you 'Spiritual Poetry for the Soul' with original poems, inspired by Scripture and the journey of living for God. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. - Psalm 95:2 - Poems property of © Whole Wheat International

Daily Grains are simplified versions of the Bible studies on wholewheatonline.com, offering a video or a print edition that make daily Bible study quick and easy. Make Bible study part of your daily routine and get to know God. DAILY GRAINS Daily Grains are a simple way to start your day, end your day or stimulate you throughout your day. One for every day in the month to inspire you, or use them by subject as they apply to the circumstances in your life. They are a simple and easy way to connect with God’s Word on a daily basis. A print and video version of each allows you to use them in a variety of ways, wherever you find yourself. Make a few minutes for God’s Word each day…you will be glad you did. 1 Truly Believing in God Go to Grain 2 Giving Your Worries to the Lord Go to Grain 3 Coming Under God's Protection Go to Grain 4 Being Wholehearted in Your Walk Go to Grain 5 Seeking Peace & Pursuing It Go to Grain 6 Glorifying God in Your Life Go to Grain 7 Becoming a New Person Go to Grain 8 Give Your Anxieties to God Go to Grain 9 Finding Inner Strength Go to Grain 10 Dealing With Resentement Go to Grain 11 Building Your Faith in God Go to Grain 12 Renewing Your Mind in Christ Go to Grain 13 Your Relationship With God Go to Grain 14 How to Live a Happy Life Go to Grain 15 Dealing With Sin in Your Life Go to Grain 16 Learning to Live to the Spirit Go to Grain 17 Learning How to Overcome Evil Go to Grain 18 The Importance of Studying Your Bible Go to Grain 19 How to Have Your Prayers Answered Go to Grain 20 The Importance of Loving Your Neighbor Go to Grain 21 How to Be Complete in Christ Go to Grain 22 How to Endure in Your Walk Go to Grain 23 Being Tested in Your Faith Go to Grain 24 Living With a Heart of Love Go to Grain 25 Learning How to Forgive & Forget Go to Grain 26 The Condition of Your Heart Go to Grain 27 Learning How to Be Single-Minded Go to Grain 28 Seeking God & Finding Him Go to Grain 29 How to Be Successful in Life Go to Grain 30 The Quality of Your Spiritual Life Go to Grain 31 Leaning on God's Wisdom Not Man's Go to Grain

There is so much more to a name than we realize, especially when it comes to... THE NAMES OF GOD Whole Wheat brings you thirty-five of God’s names in this feature, presented in a particular order, each video giving you a unique experience that brings you into the character of God through Scripture. We recommend using headphones for this feature, as this will allow you to hear sounds you wouldn’t otherwise, making your experience richer and more in-depth. Get ready to experience God like never before. VO Creator God Most High & Awesome God Who Sees & Is Near Spirit & Renewer of Life I Am God of Peace God Who Loves & Hates God of Grace Ready to Forgive Father Who Disciplines Compassionate God Who Heals God of Knowledge & Revealer of Mysteries Prince of Peace & Living Waters Consuming Fire & Jealous God God of Comfort Who Lifts My Head My Rock & Strength My Helper & Refuge God of My Life & Provider First & Last VOICEOVER EDITION Creator VO God Most High & Awesome VO God Who Sees & Is Near VO Spirit & Renewer of Life VO I Am God of Peace VO God Who Loves & Hates VO God of Grace Ready to Forgive VO Father Who Disciplines VO Compassionate God Who Heals VO God of Knowledge & Revealer of Mysteries VO Prince of Peace & Living Waters VO Consuming Fire & Jealous God VO God of Comfort Who Lifts My Head VO My Rock & Strength VO My Helper & Refuge VO God of My Life & Provider VO First & Last VO These 'NAMES OF GOD' are only the beginning... We encourage you to learn more about the names of God by continuing on with your own Bible study. We have provided additional resources under each video, and you will find several lists of God’s names in the Appendixes of the Companion Bible by E.W. Bullinger as well. We suggest starting with Appendix 4 and Appendix 98. It will be an eye-opening experience, drawing you closer to God and giving your relationship with Him more depth and meaning than ever before. *Please note there are many configurations of God’s names and they can be pronounced in a variety of ways. We looked to the Hebrew pronunciation for this feature. We have used Yahweh in place of the more common Jehovah, because Jehovah is an incorrect translation of the name YHVH (YHWH). A sixteenth-century German translator used the vowels of Adonai, from ancient Jewish texts, because they were under the consonants of YHVH. By doing this he came up with the incorrect name of Jehovah (YaHoVaH) which then spread throughout Europe. You can also refer to the Jewish Encyclopedia, where it shows Jehovah is a mispronunciation of the Hebrew name of God, Yahweh.

SCRIPTURAL REFLECTIONS Psalm 36-37 Psalm 23-25 James 1-3 James 4-5 Psalms 90-91 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

GRAINS OF TRUTH What does it mean to believe in God? What is the purpose of life? Are we saved by grace as my minister has told me? What is the missing message in Christianity? Does good come automatically when I become a Christian? What is true worship of God? What is the purpose of the Bible? Why is it important to serve God? Are good works necessary for salvation? Are there any conditions for the blood of Jesus? How can I receive answered prayer? What is required for repentance? All I have to do is say the sinners prayer? What happens if I don't forgive? What should a Christian do? What does it mean to be a whole wheat?

wholewheatonline.com Search The Cure for Anxiety: A Woman to Woman Article Prices are going up and many people are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. Is your life plagued with anxiety about the future? When the world is tumbling down all around us, we need to look to God and His words of instruction and wisdom. Matthew 6:33 tells us, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” What does it mean to seek God’s kingdom? It is the opposite of what we seek in this world. In the world, we seek dollars first. We think money is the answer to our anxiety and problems. But how many people have lots of money and are still full of anxiety? The answer to our anxiety and problems is found in God’s word. His word is so revealing if we only have eyes to see it. Matthew 6:25 says, “Do not be anxious for your life.” Yes, the Lord tells us not to be anxious about the price of gas, the price of bread, or even the price of homes. Luke 12:29 says, “Do not keep on worrying.” These are words from Jesus Christ Himself. It’s time to pay attention to God’s word and get our minds and lives in order. What a waste of time it is to worry about things we cannot change. It’s time to obey God and live each day with a happy heart. God has the birds and animals instinctively doing His Will daily. They do not fret or worry about what will happen to them, but sing happy songs from the tree tops and they make happy sounds on the ground because our heavenly Father feeds them and cares for them (Matt. 6:26). By nature, we are all worrywarts because we do not trust that things will go right in our lives. However, if we know and live by the Ways of the Lord, we are assured in our hearts that the Lord will take care of us. Let’s cast all our anxiety on Him, our ultimate problem solver (1 Peter 5:7). All we need to do is perform God’s Will daily in all we think, do and say. He will take care of all our needs (Matt. 6:10-11). This is how we seek God’s kingdom first and practice His righteousness in our daily walk with Him. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Surprise Opportunities The phone rings. It could be a friend, relative or neighbor who needs help! It might be the neighbor next door or down the block. It might be someone in another city or even another state. The chips are down! The clock is ticking, you only have minutes or maybe even seconds to make a decision. Can I help? Will I help? Is my life enough in order so I can help? Or would I have to answer to an out-of-town person in need, “Well, I would really like to come and help but my laundry isn’t done. Maybe next time you’re in need I’ll be more prepared and organized.” Do you always try your best to keep things organized and done for God so you can be ready and willing to help someone for God? An example would be keeping up on laundry so you can pack an overnight bag in just seconds. Are your children obedient so they can help? Can you give them instructions or leave them lists of things to do and know that these things will be done (Eph. 6:1-3)? Do your children understand that what you do, you do for God, and helping out at home and being good kids is their way of doing God’s Will (John 6:38; 1 John 3:22)? Do you have a good, trusting relationship with your spouse so you can make those split-second decisions when necessary? Will your spouse know and understand that the decision you made was a godly choice? Do you know in your heart, without doubt, that your spouse will accept your choice, so you will have a free heart and mind to help the person or persons in need? Can you handle an unexpected out-of-town visit leaving your spouse and children behind? How would you cope? Would you go around feeling sorry for yourself, making the people in need aware of your suffering? Or could you put aside your personal feelings to give your whole heart, soul and mind to the person in need, for God (Gal. 5:14; Matt. 22:37-39)? Anytime you help someone, they need to be your only concern (1 Cor. 10:24). The best way to accomplish this is through much faith and constant prayer to God. Especially if you are summoned out of town to help someone in need, a constant communication through prayer to God can and will get you through any situation (2 Tim. 1:3; Eph. 6:18). We need to always be ready, willing and able to lend a hand and do God’s Will. We must prepare ourselves for the surprises, as well as for our planned daily service to our Lord, by putting on the full armor of God (Eph. 6:11). How do we do this? By studying God’s word daily, praying and putting His words into practice daily (2 Tim. 2:15; John 8:51). We will then be fully prepared for anything or anyone God sends our way. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search The Answer to Your Problems What should you do first if you have just learned how to please God daily by practicing righteousness, but your present state is one of despair because you have so many personal problems (1 John 3:7)? If you are like most people, you will tell yourself that you should first put your life in order, and then consider living for God. You’ll convince yourself you can’t help others until you first get yourself in condition to do so. Well, that’s just what Satan would want you to say. Your common sense, or human nature, is what has brought you all the curses in your life. It’s time you stopped trying to direct your own steps and instead, do what God says to do (Jer. 10:23). If you trust God by beginning to live for Him right away without delay, you have received the word on good ground and have an honest and a good heart (Matt. 13:23; Luke 8:15). You should start serving God to the best of your ability right away by continually doing what is right everyday. It’s a simple matter to just pray to God and ask Him to work out your impossible situation (1 Peter 5:7). Then, step back and watch the glory of the Lord. It might not happen in 30 seconds, 30 minutes, or 30 days, but rest assured, you have God’s undivided attention. He is giving your request full consideration. Why? Because you are doing things that are pleasing in His sight (1 John 3:22). You are now showing love to God by keeping His Ways, and God is going to show His love for you by responding to your needs. Don’t tell God how you want your problems solved because you can’t possibly know more than He. When He can trust you to live for Him, you can trust Him to live for you (Heb. 10:36). That’s faith that is perfected by works (James 2:22). Remember, when you serve others in need, you are serving God (Matt. 25:40). That is how you worship God in deed and truth (1 John 3:18). Serving others is how you worship God in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24). It’s also how you worship in the Spirit of God (Phil. 3:3). So, get started in your new life by helping someone else who has a problem or a need. Get concerned about serving others continually, as Dorcas did (Acts 9:36). Get your mind off your own problems, and God will gradually work all out for good for His glory (Rom. 8:28). Many do not realize this is how you put to death the evil deeds of the body—by simply doing good for God each day (Rom. 8:12-14). This is truly the answer to your problems. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

Glorifying God in Your Life Those who put confidence in the flesh are those who think they are not such bad people. The good they do puffs them up and fortifies the assumption that they are good people. On the other hand, Jesus and Paul both knew that no matter how much good they did, while in the flesh, it would not make them good people. That is why the good they did was to glorify the Father and not self. They lived to glorify the Spirit (which is God), not the flesh. Think about this. Can you think of any other way of overcoming evil other than by doing good? If you did good to glorify self, would that not that be evil? Instead of seeking your own good, the Lord wants you to seek the good of your neighbor, as a happy slave of Christ, doing the Will of God from the heart. If you empty yourself and take on the form of a servant as Christ did, you will have perfect peace and you will be giving that which is within as charity. And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone." Luke 18:19 Let no one seek his own good, but that of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, 27 and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Matthew 20:26-28 PREV NEXT Click below for full Bible Study: Put No Confidence in the Flesh

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wholewheatonline.com Search The Law and the Prophets "Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets" (Matt. 7:12). The Law was the Ten Commandments, the statutes and the judgments. It did not include the sacrifices, which were added later (Jer. 7:22). The Ten Commandments and the statutes and judgments are like the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution forms the basis for all our statutes, laws and judgments, which then clarify and expound upon the Constitution. Now, if a person keeps the laws of the land begrudgingly, he is not as good a citizen as one who keeps them with a good attitude, an attitude of service to his country. If a person is loyal to his country and practices doing what is right, by obeying the laws with a right attitude from the heart, he will be in favor with God and man, as long as those laws are not contrary to God’s Ways. All governments exist only by the consent of God, and the leaders of the government are servants of God, whether they know it or not (Rom. 13:1-7). "The Law and the Prophets," then, is the method by which we are to keep the law - by practicing righteousness for God. We are to walk in the Law and put it into daily practice in our lives (Luke 8:21; 1 John 2:6, 29; 3:7; 2 John 4, 6). We are to continually practice living as God lives (Eph. 5:1; 1 Peter 4:11). This is what it means to do God’s Will on earth as it is done in heaven (Matt. 6:10). Why are so many blind to this truth (2 Cor. 4:3-4)? Find out for yourself what the message of the prophets was. Read Isaiah 1:16-20; Jeremiah 4:22; 5:1; 9:23-24; 22:15-16; Ezekiel 33:13-16; Zephaniah 2:3; and Zechariah 7:9-10. The prophets were stoned for telling the people how to walk righteously before God and keep His Ways. They were stoned because they told the people to practice righteousness one to another daily and be honest in all their dealings. They told people to glorify the God of heaven and earth in the way He wants to be glorified and worshiped - by doing good works daily for God (Matt. 5:16). This was the message of the Law and the Prophets. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search The Bible is... The Bible is a book on love (John 15:12). It is a book on how to love your neighbor as yourself (Gal. 5:13-14), how to love God and how to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Jesus was constantly doing good each day to please the Father (Acts 10:38). He gave us a clear example of how easily this can be done (Matt. 11:30). He fed the hungry, He healed the sick, He helped the needy and He forgave sinners (Matt. 25:31-40). Jesus was constantly doing acts of kindness and charity. Why did Jesus Christ live this way? He was glorifying the Father by doing good works (Matt. 5:16). He was overcoming evil by doing good (Rom. 12:21; Rev. 5:5; John 16:33). He was learning obedience to the Father by disciplining Himself according to godliness (Heb. 5:8; Titus 1:1). As a result of His daily actions of righteousness, the Father was able to perfect Him (Heb. 5:9). He endured suffering for doing what was right continually (1 Peter 4:1), and He endured to the end. Jesus, in every respect, showed the successive stages of spiritual growth. He was baptized. He received the Spirit. He was made weak. He was tempted by Satan. He continued to obey God. He was persecuted for doing good. He suffered for doing good. He endured to the end as an example of good works for God’s glory. He told us to do the same. He died for our sins that we might live righteously as He lived, and He gave His life to show us how to live righteously before God in an ungodly world each day. The word of God is a book that tells how to get the most out of life. It explains how to live forever and how to be God’s friend. The Bible defines sin and righteousness. It demonstrates how to be prosperous. It is a book of wisdom that teaches us how to do God’s Will on this earth as it is done in heaven. The Bible is a spiritual book. It was written by the Spirit of God as God moved men to write it. It is a book that cannot be understood by those who won’t live it. The Bible is revealed knowledge by God to individuals who live holy lives. Unless you live a holy life before God each day and study, not read, it to show yourself approved to God (2 Tim. 2:15), your understanding of the Bible will always remain incomplete. When you live to please God each day by doing the things He would have you do, you are considered holy, righteous, saved, born again, sanctified, justified, sinless, godly and upright. By imitating the way Jesus lived daily, you are in Christ. When you continue to abide in Jesus Christ, you are clothed with His righteousness. You build godly character in your life by serving others for God in secret (Matt. 6:1), helping the elderly, the lonely, the blind, the lowly, the orphan, the widow, or those who have no one to help them. You are considered righteous by God because you are practicing righteousness toward others as God’s word commands (1 John 3:7, 10, 18; Col. 3:17). Do you know why God doesn’t allow most people who read the Bible to understand it? Do you know why the gospel is veiled and hidden by God, who is allowing Satan to blind people’s minds from truly understanding the gospel (2 Cor. 4:3-4)? If you were blinded, you would have no sin. But when you are allowed to see what the truth is and you do not live it, your sins remain and could cost you your salvation (John 12:47-48). Therefore, God has shut up all in disobedience that He might have mercy on all. Oh, the depth and riches and wisdom of God (Rom. 11:32-33). Jesus said, “If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have sin” (John 15:22). He was referring to sin leading to eternal death. But now they have no excuse for their sin. Now we can see that those who understand the message of the kingdom of heaven no longer have an excuse for their sins. Whenever a person turns to the Lord, the veil that is over his eyes is removed (2 Cor. 3:16). What a message. What a truth! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

THE SPIRIT Overview The resources below correspond, in order, with the video to give further Scriptures and encouragement: The Power of God Put No Confidence in the Flesh Jesus’ Spirit Spirit and Renewer of Life Spiritually in Tune With God Pleasing the Father Seek the Kingdom First The Two Greatest Commandments Amplified God’s Message to Mankind How Do We Walk in the Spirit? How to Enter God’s Rest The Message of Overcoming What Was Paul’s Message? Inner Strength How to Glorify God How to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself A New Creation All About God’s Nature Are you a Servant of God? Be Like Jesus Christ Charity the Hidden Gospel Charity Defined Did Jesus Faith Have Good Works? Doing Good in Secret God’s Best Example God’s Righteousness Fruits of the Spirit / Deeds of the Flesh Practice Makes Perfect Where Wisdom Ends and Faith Begins God’s Protection and Seal Finding Peace in This World Prayer of God’s Servant Spiritual Boost Camp Servant 10 Simple Ways to Start Living For God Today *This information is not meant to be medical advice but spiritual encouragement based on God ’ s word. PREV NEXT

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wholewheatonline.com Search Ready Set Go! If you are doing God's Will on this earth, as it is being done in heaven, then the Lord has something special to say to you: Remember what you have received and heard. Keep it, obey it and repent, by putting My words into practice. If you will not wake up and repent, I will come like a thief and you will not know at what hour I will come to you (Rev. 3:3 NASB & AMP). Yes, God is talking to all of us who are overcoming our evil natures by keeping Jesus Christ’s deeds. He is reminding His followers to practice the deeds He did as an example, and to endure until He returns (Rev. 2:26). If we who are His true servants zealously continue to practice being servants of others until God’s Will begins to come from our hearts, we will all be ready (Matt. 5:20; Eph. 6:6). True followers of Jesus Christ are continually admonished not to become weary in a life of doing good (2 Thess. 3:13). We are to pray always that we will be found worthy to escape all those things which are shortly coming upon this world. We are to pray that we will be counted worthy to survive and stand before Jesus Christ physically when He returns (Luke 21:36). These are solemn warnings to believers which should be heeded. Many people will wait until what they feel is the last minute. Then they plan to live for God by being a servant to others. They feel they’re too busy to take Jesus Christ’s words seriously and take action in their lives now. As a result, that day will come upon them as a trap and it will be too late (Luke 21:34). I feel those who perished in the time of Noah had this very same attitude, don’t you? We know that Jesus will return to take His people to a place of safety. He will come suddenly, like a thief, so we need to prepare to be ready—all set to go. How can we be ready? 1. We should continually live the repentant life by being servants of others (Matt. 23:11). 2. We must study God’s word daily, looking for Scriptures that pertain to the righteous, and then fulfill those Scriptures within our lives. Some examples are Luke 14:13; 6:35; James 2:14-16 and Luke 3:10-14. 3. We are to pray for others always and for our own needs also (1 Thess. 5:17). 4. We should commit everything to God, from brushing our teeth for God first thing in the morning to our prayers just before we retire (Col. 3:17). 5. We should keep the Lord always on our minds, and keep our thoughts and deeds pleasing to Him in all respects (Phil. 4:8; Isa. 26:3). Zealous, wholehearted, steadfast, persevering—these words describe a true disciple who is totally committed to God. They describe one who has an honest and good heart. This type of person is bearing godly fruit. He is building godly righteous character that not only has promise for this life, but also the life to come (Luke 8:15; Rev. 3:10; Col. 1:10; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 1 Tim. 4:8; 2 Tim. 2:5-6). Remember always, winners never quit and quitters never win. Let’s be all ready and set to go, so that when the Lord comes as a thief, we will be ready—set to go with Him.` PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search The Message of the Apostles The apostles told people to repent as soon as they heard the true message of the kingdom of God, so they would not harden their hearts (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; Heb. 3:7-8). What is this kingdom of God the apostles were telling people to enter? This kingdom of God is within your heart (Luke 17:21, KJV). God will give you a brand new heart so that you will want to obey Him, but you must be willing to change and allow Him to change you (Heb. 8:10). You must maintain a child-like attitude to enter this kingdom (Matt. 18:3). You must have a "yes, Father, Your Will be done and not mine" attitude (Matt. 6:10). Instead of continuing to practice lawlessness, which simply means living the way that seems right to you, you agree to practice righteousness for God (Rom. 6:19; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:4, 7, 10). You agree to use the members of your body as instruments of righteousness (Rom. 6:13, 18-19). Jesus died for your sins that you might live to righteousness (1 Peter 2:24). You live to righteousness by practicing righteousness, with the help of His Spirit, which He gives only to those who obey Him daily (1 John 2:29; Acts 5:32). You keep His sayings and do what He has commanded (Matt. 7:24; Luke 8:21; 11:28; John 8:51; 15:14). You glorify God by doing good works, which is your spiritual service of worship and what you were created in Christ Jesus to do (Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 2:10). Satan, who is the enemy of all righteousness, hates those who practice righteousness for God (Acts 13:10). Satan is against good works done for God's glory because he knows this is how his nature in you is crushed by God (Matt. 5:16; Rom. 16:20). God's Will is righteousness (Heb. 13:21). Once you know the Will of God, you know the Way into the kingdom, which is true conversion (Matt. 7:21). You must be zealous and persevere as you overcome evil by doing good deeds for God (1 Peter 3:13; Luke 21:19; Rom. 12:21). You will be doing Jesus Christ's deeds as you strive to enter the narrow Way leading to the kingdom of God, which very few find (Rev. 2:26; Luke 13:24; 16:16; Matt. 7:14). God's Ways are all good and you are to walk in them daily. Imitate the Way God lives and talks (Eph. 5:1; 1 Peter 4:11). Study God's word every day to find those things you can think, do and say to be pleasing in God's sight. The Lord will take notice and answer your prayers because you are living to please Him (1 John 3:22; John 9:31). Once you start, you must endure (Heb. 10:36). Don't look back, but fight the good fight of faith (Luke 17:31-32; 9:62; 1 Tim. 6:12). It's easy (Matt. 11:30)! It's worth it! It is the very purpose of this life (Acts 5:20). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search Practice Makes Perfect Psalm 4:4 says, “Tremble and do not sin.” Generally, religious people today do not fear God to such an extent that they tremble when they sin. People claim they cannot help but sin, because we are all sinners and people who say they have no sins are liars. They use 1 John 1:8, as an excuse to continue sinning. Yet, at the same time, Jesus says we are to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect (Matt. 5:48). Jesus also commanded one person to go and sin no more lest something worse would come upon him. Was Jesus’ command unreasonable, or can we be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect? Did Jesus teach this seemingly unreasonable doctrine about not sinning and being perfect to His disciples? One thing for sure is, not many people know the answer to this Bible mystery. The apostle Paul had the attitude that he had not obtained the state of perfection yet and therefore, he felt he wasn’t worthy to come up in a resurrection to eternal life (Phil. 3:11, 14). What a far cry his gospel is from those today who preach, “Give your heart to the Lord and just believe; you’ll be saved.” Some even go so far as to say you cannot lose your salvation once you have it. They use only certain Scriptures and avoid others that will not back up their false doctrines of half truths. Jesus Himself, who cannot lie, said you have to be considered worthy to attain to the age of the resurrection (Luke 20:35). Doesn’t He know what He’s talking about? Jesus told those who follow Him to beware of the teachings of the Pharisees (Matt. 16:6-12). Those Pharisees, or hypocrites, exist today much more than they did in Jesus’ day. Remember, there is only one true teaching and that comes from Jesus Christ alone (John 14:6). Let’s see what God’s word, the Bible, has to say about being perfect and not sinning. There is a word that is not used much or understood in God’s word. It is a word that few people realize is a key that unlocks the true gospel. That word is practice. We’ve all heard the expression, “Practice makes perfect,” but not many people take that phrase seriously. Yes, practice, when it is connected to righteousness, does make one perfect, as Jesus said in Matthew 5:48. Ironically, the key word “practicing” is used for the first time, in the New Testament, in the very next verse. In Matthew 6:1, Jesus Christ Himself says to His true disciples; “Beware of practicing your righteousness to be noticed by men.” These words show that true disciples of Jesus Christ practice righteousness, and it isn’t just a few hours a week. It’s all the time. Why are true followers of Jesus Christ continually practicing righteousness—continually doing good? The first reason is, they are imitating their Savior, Jesus Christ, who continually went about doing good (Acts 10:38). Were Jesus Christ’s true disciples abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which they continually did? The answer is, yes (Acts 9:36)! This is how the Father in heaven is glorified and it is the Way a true disciple, or overcomer, let’s his light shine before others (Matt. 5:16). The second reason disciples of Jesus Christ are practicing righteousness is, for overcoming. You see, they are disciplining themselves daily for the purpose of godliness (1 Tim. 4:7). Jesus gave His true followers instructions on righteousness and warned them that the righteousness they were practicing had to exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees, or they would not be converted. In other words, they would not enter the kingdom of God within until their righteousness came from their hearts. They would not receive the new nature, Jesus Christ’s nature formed in them, until their righteousness was no longer done hypocritically (Matt. 5:20; Gal. 4:19; Luke 17:21). All God’s Ways are righteous (Psalm 145:17). All Jesus’ Ways were righteous. All our ways must be made righteous before God. How can this be? God’s Ways are God’s Will, so then, God’s Will is righteousness. God says we are to do His Will from the heart, and then we will have His nature formed in us (Eph. 6:6; 1 Peter 5:10). There will be a certain amount of testing or suffering, but you can be sure it is nothing compared to the new nature and the revelation of His glory (1 Peter 4:12-13). In effect, when you practice righteousness each day for God, you are overcoming the evil one, overcoming your evil side, your evil nature, your satanic nature. Every time you resist the evil impulses of your snake-like nature, the snake and the evil impulses grow weaker. The food that keeps the snake strong and healthy in your body is sin (Gen. 4:7). Satan is put to death in your body by practicing righteousness for God and His glory (Rom. 12:21). This allows God to crush Satan and put him under your heel or authority (Rom. 16:20). Psalm 37:27 puts it all together when it says, “Overcome evil by doing good, so you will abide forever [live forever].” Many do not know that being born again is the overcoming process. The one Scripture that is never mentioned by those who falsely say they are born again is 1 John 2:29. It is saying if you know that Jesus Christ is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is truly born of Him. True disciples practice righteousness daily for God’s glory, for God’s blessings and rewards, and for overcoming their evil natures. They practice righteousness so they can have Christ’s nature formed in them, and enter God’s rest as mentioned in Hebrews 4:10 and Galatians 4:19. Now, here is a point on righteousness about which many remain deceived. First John 3:7 says, “The one who practices righteousness [for God] is [considered] righteous just as God is righteous.” God’s word said it, we believe it, and that settles it. You are righteous in God’s eyes when you practice righteousness to please Him each day. What about those who will not overcome by practicing righteousness daily for God? They remain of the devil, according to God’s word, which cannot lie (1 John 3:10; Heb. 6:18). Jesus overcame the world. He was tested in all things and Satan could not find any fault in Him (John 14:30; 16:33). We, too, are to overcome the evil pulls of the flesh and put them to death with the help of God’s Spirit (Rom. 8:13; Gal. 5:16). If we don’t or won’t obey Jesus Christ, we won’t be covered by the blood of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:2). God gives His Spirit only to those who will obey Him (Acts 5:32). We must live as Jesus Christ gave us example to live, and overcome our evil natures by keeping His works. We must endure to the end keeping them, if we are to be covered by His blood (John 14:12; Rev. 2:26; 3:21; 21:7). The only exception for anyone is a situation similar to that of the thief who was dying on a cross. Otherwise, there is no excuse for refusing to overcome. The word perfect, in the Bible, means spiritually mature. See the margin note in Philippians 3:15. Mature followers of Jesus Christ no longer practice sin in their lives, but only practice righteousness toward God for His glory. They do all the good that they do in the name of Jesus Christ as they have been commanded in Colossians 3:17. They do not hold out on God in certain areas of their lives, but are wholeheartedly devoted to pleasing God. They are perfect in attitude, perfect in gratitude. They have developed honest and good hearts, if they didn’t have them to begin with (Luke 8:15). They have been made complete (2 Cor. 13:9, 11). They have rested from all their works of the flesh and have entered the kingdom of God within, which is God’s rest (Heb. 4:10; Luke 17:21). Yes, practice does make perfect and idleness is the devil’s hand tool. That fact has been explained, and proven in great detail, in this study. If you want to be perfect, then you had better start to practice the faith of Jesus Christ, because there is only one faith (Eph. 4:5). God bless you in your walk with God. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Are Works Important? Did Jesus Christ glorify God by performing good works (Matt. 5:16; John 8:29, 39; 10:37-38)? Are we supposed to serve Jesus Christ by following His example of doing good works (John 12:26)? Will some of us do greater works than He did (John 14:12)? We bear good fruit by doing good works (Col. 1:10). If good works are the same as good fruit, then isn't it by doing good works that we prove ourselves to be Jesus Christ's disciples (John 15:8)? Were we not chosen and appointed by Christ to go out and bear good fruit, which is doing good works (John 15:16)? The false Christians - which the Bible calls dogs, goats, hearers, wicked, tares and bad fruit - are those who profess to know God but are worthless for any good works (Titus 1:16). If Jesus Christ is the axe described in Matthew 3:10, and if we are the trees and the fruits are good works, what is this verse saying? Are good works necessary for a resurrection of life (John 5:29)? What kind of works is Jesus Christ talking about (Matt. 25:33-46; Luke 14:13; 1 Peter 4:11, 2)? Didn't Jesus Christ die that we might live to righteousness (1 Peter 2:24)? Isn't living to righteousness doing good (1 Peter 3:11, 13)? Didn't Paul warn disciples of Jesus Christ to learn to do good (Titus 3:8, 14)? Isn't Christ making for Himself a people who are zealous for good works (Titus 2:14)? Isn't doing good works how you overcome (Rom. 12:21; Rev. 2:26)? Aren't we warned not to get weary of doing good works (Gal. 6:9; 2 Thess. 3:13)? Were we not created in Christ Jesus for good works (Eph. 2:10)? Don't good works include helping the needy (James 2:15-16; 1 John 3:17-19; Luke 3:11)? Aren't we, then, to bring forth good fruit if we say that we have repented (Luke 3:8; Acts 26:20)? Isn't this the Way (Acts 24:22)? Isn't this the message of how to be righteous? Isn't this the message many people refuse to believe when they hear it (Matt. 21:32)? Isn't this how you know you are born again and considered righteous by God, no longer a child of Satan (1 John 2:29; 3:7, 10)? Isn't doing good works how you serve God and glorify His name (Mal. 3:18; Matt. 5:16)? Isn't this how you do God's Will and enter God's rest (Matt. 7:21; Heb. 4:10)? Isn't this the Way of righteousness Jesus lived, which we are to imitate (1 Cor. 11:1)? After reading all these Scriptures, do you believe good works are important in God's complete message of salvation (Acts 5:20)? PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

"You go to heaven when you die." MISCONCEPTION: You go to heaven or hell when you die. THE TRUTH IS: God’s word says your body returns to dust and your soul sleeps. When Jesus resurrects all who are in their graves, only those who had good works will come to a resurrection of eternal life (John 5:29). Doesn’t it seem weird that the world teaches salvation cannot be earned by good works, discouraging the many from having any good works by this false incomplete teaching, when Jesus will give eternal life only to those who had good works? King David knew he would be sleeping in the grave (Psalm 17:15). Jesus’ disciples knew that King David did not ascend to heaven when he died (Acts 2:34). They knew that David and his grave were still there in the ground to that day (Acts 2:29). In the oldest book in the Bible, the book of Job, it states, “So a man lies down and does not rise until the heavens be no more. The dead will not awake or be aroused from their sleep” (Job 14:12). Job knew the Lord would call him from his grave (Job 14:14), just like Jesus said He would (John 5:28-29). All you need do is look up “sleep” in a Bible concordance to find that the soul sleeps, and those who teach differently are not teaching the biblical truth on death. So you don’t go to heaven when you die. That’s just another pagan lie. Jesus said Himself that no man has ascended to heaven except Himself (John 3:13). Was He lying? Jesus is the only one at this time who has immortality (1 Tim. 6:16). You must admit, if the pagan teaching that you go to heaven when you die was true, then why would we need a resurrection? Everyone would be immortal already, wouldn’t they? You now have read the truth from God’s word. Many have been deceived, but now you know the truth from God’s word. For more on this subject click on one of the following: Bible Study: The Truth About Heaven and Hell Bible Study: The Keys to the Kingdom Bible Study: Is There Any Future For Me? PREV NEXT

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wholewheatonline.com Search How to Serve God If you live your personal life to please God in all aspects, you are worshiping the Lord and serving Him only (Matt. 4:10). If you are no longer living to please self but to serve others, you have become like Christ (Rom. 15:2-3). If you are putting other people’s interests and needs before your own, if you are more concerned about others than yourself, if you are the last to be served, you have Christ’s nature formed in you (Gal. 4:19). Living to please self is selfish. Living to please others is selfless or unselfish. Jesus came to show us how to overcome evil by doing good for the glory of the Father (Rom. 12:21; Col. 3:17). He came to show us how to be servants of others and how to practice selflessness instead of selfishness. He said the greatest among us will be those who serve the most (Matt. 23:11). This theme is prominent throughout the New Testament (Matt. 20:26-28; 25:40; Mark 9:35; 10:43-45; Luke 8:21; 1 Cor. 10:24). Loving God is serving God. Serving God is worshiping God. Praising God is thanking God, being specific about the things for which we are praising Him. Webster’s Dictionary defines praise to God as the act of glorifying God with song or other acts of service. We can sing praises to God by singing songs that tell what great things God does for us (Eph. 5:19). We can praise Him with our mouths by being ready always to give a good answer to others as to why we live the way we do for God (1 Peter 3:15). We can praise Him with our mouths by not gossiping or speaking evil of others, and by not swearing or using vulgar language (1 Peter 4:11). Yet few people know refraining from swearing is worshiping and praising God. We are to worship God by pleasing Him in all respects. That is how we praise His name. Confessing our faults to one another is worshiping God. We can worship or glorify God by the way we dress, or we can serve the devil by the way we dress. We can worship, glorify or praise God by the way we think or we can worship Satan by the way we think. Can we please God by being happy? We can please God just by having a good day for His glory (Matt. 5:16). Can we have a good day if it isn’t a day lived to please God? Of course not. It is God’s word that shows us the Way to have a good day. Are you really concerned about what God thinks in every area of your life? How many of your old ways are you holding on to? Are you coming short of entering the kingdom (Rom. 3:23)? Are you pressing on and continuing to force your way into the kingdom of God (Luke 16:16)? The Israelites were not able to enter because of disobedience (Heb. 3:19; 4:1-3, 6, 11). Are you seeking God by doing good to please Him? Serving God and seeking God, praising and worshiping God, pleasing God, living for God, walking like God, talking like God and imitating God—by imitating Jesus Christ’s Way of life (Eph. 5:1; 1 Cor. 11:1)—is the answer to the eternal riddle of the mystery of God. It is how to be a doer of the word of God (James 1:22; Luke 8:21; 6:46). Closely observe how Abraham and his nephew, Lot lived (Gen. 17:1-2; 18:19; 19:1-3). Study the eternal message given by the prophets of old from God. All God ever wanted from His creation was for everyone to keep His Ways by practicing acts of righteousness one to another. He only wants people to serve Him by practicing acts of kindness, charity, mercy, compassion, honesty and justice (Micah 6:8; Deut. 10:12-13, 17-20). He wants us to live at peace with all men as much as is possible, and in so doing, serve Him (Heb. 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11-12). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search How to Get out of a Mess A mess is generally made up of many parts. The first thing to do is realize that you are part of it and whatever part you are, makes little difference. Messes are the result of sins, and the good life is the result of righteousness. If you want a mess, continue to sin. If you want the good life, then start being good by doing good (Rom. 12:21; 1 Peter 3:10-11). It is the only way to solve your problems. Now, if you do good for anyone, except God, you will get puffed-up and think you are a pretty nice person and that again is sin. God says your righteousness, if not done to please God, is as a flithy rag or as the original Hebrew text says, dirty menstrual cloth (Is. 64:6). Since Jesus Christ said He was not good, and yet all He did was good, it would be blasphemy for us to think of ourselves as good, except through Jesus Christ (Luke 18:19; 24:19; Acts 10:38; John 21:25). Paul understood this, because he said, "I am convinced that there is no good thing in me" (Rom. 7:18; 8:1). Now, there are some other directions to follow. You have got to care to get there, and you must start to finish. You must keep your eye upon the goal. You must persevere to win your soul (Luke 21:19). The more good you do, the better you will feel. The better you feel, the more good you will do. It is an endless glory race, that makes you wear a happy face. Jesus said it is easy, pleasant and rewarding (Matt. 11:30; 6:33). Jesus Christ wants you to come to Him (Matt. 11:28-29; 2 Tim. 2:7). This is why He came. Will you study His word daily so He can teach you? Will you live to please God every day, in all that you think, do and say? If you do, He will please you and bless all you do, and answer your prayers when you pray. God can help you get out of the mess you are in, if you will obey Him and live for Him daily. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search The Keys to the Kingdom Jesus gave the keys of the kingdom — the knowledge of how to enter the kingdom of God — to the Apostle Peter (Matt. 16:19). He said this particular kingdom was not coming with signs to be observed. That kingdom, with signs, is coming in the future. But the kingdom Christ was talking about was “at hand,” right now. It was within a person, or “within you” (Matt. 3:2; 4:17; 10:7; Luke 17:21). The Pharisees also had the key of knowledge and Jesus scolded them for not entering that kingdom within and for causing others who were trying to enter to stumble (Luke 11:52; Matt. 23:13). These Pharisees were not forcing their way into the kingdom and seizing it for themselves by being servants to others (Luke 16:16; Matt. 23:11). You must read the true translation of Matthew 11:12, which is in the margin. It says, “The kingdom of God is forcibly entered and you must seize it for yourself!” This is proof that there is not only a kingdom of God that must be entered within, but that you must force your way into that kingdom by doing good daily for God in order to seize it for yourself. Our righteousness must come from our heart and surpass the hypocritical stage of the Pharisees or we won’t enter the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:20). This kingdom is entered by doing God’s Will, which is practicing works of righteousness daily on earth, just as works of righteousness are daily being done in heaven by God (Matt. 7:21; 6:10). These are works of helping those in need and doing acts of kindness and charity continually for God’s glory (Acts 9:36). We must have righteousness to enter this kingdom. Righteousness done for God is holiness when it comes from your heart daily (Eph. 6:6; Col. 1:10; Heb. 12:14 King James Version). Matthew 6:1 says that we must practice this righteousness, not to be seen of men like the Pharisees, but as happy slaves of God, doing His Will from the heart. What is this righteousness, then, that we practice daily to please God? “Good works,” say Matthew 5:16 and Romans 2:6-7. We were created in Christ Jesus for good works (Eph. 2:10). All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for training in righteousness and for equipping us for every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17; Matt. 25:33-40; Luke 3:11; James 2:14, 17; 1 John 3:17-19). Jesus is waiting for many to glorify the Father with good works so the Father can form and reveal His Son in them. Are you keeping God’s Ways of righteousness (Gal. 1:15-16; 4:19)? When Jesus Christ returns, will you be one of the peculiar persons He has made for Himself, and to whom He has given the keys of the kingdom — the truth of how to live the repentant life? Will you be one who is zealous for good works (Titus 2:14)? Remember, Jesus Christ himself said those who have good works are resurrected to eternal life (John 5:29)! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search How to Please the Lord When Jesus returns and sets up His world-ruling government in Jerusalem, all the nations of the earth will stream into it. They will say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord that He may teach us concerning His Ways, and that we may walk in His paths." He will teach people how to live their lives to please Him (Is. 2:2-3; Micah 4:1-4). Nation will not go to war against nation anymore, and they will never again learn war (Is. 2:4). Everyone will invite his neighbor over for dinner (Zech. 3:10). What will Jesus Christ teach the nations concerning His Ways when they come up to Jerusalem? He will instruct them to help those in need (Matt. 25:31-40). "Dispense true justice, and practice righteousness by practicing kindness and compassion each to his brother. Do not oppress the widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your hearts against one another," the Lord of Hosts says (Zech. 7:9-10). "These are the things you should do: speak the truth to one another; judge with truth and judgment for peace in your gates. Also let none of you devise evil in your heart against another, and do not love perjury; for all these are what I hate" (Zech. 8:16-17). People in the past refused to pay attention to God (Zech. 7:11). But it is prophesied that people will listen, when Jesus Christ comes back to rule the world (Zech. 8:20-23; 14:9). Man says today, "What should I do to please the Lord? Offer my firstborn for my rebellious acts?" Christ says, "I have told you, oh man, what is good. Practice righteousness. Practice justice. Practice loving one another and being kind to one another and walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8). Is this not what He told Cain (Gen. 4:7; 1 John 3:10-12), Abraham (Gen. 18:19), and Moses (Heb. 3:5)? And is this not what Daniel knew and told the king (Dan. 4:27), and what Jesus told us? Overcome evil by practicing righteousness for God in His name for His glory (Rom. 12:21; Col. 3:17; Matt. 5:16). Practice hospitality by inviting the blind and lame over for dinner (Rom. 12:13; Luke 14:13). Share your clothes, your money and your food with those in need, and share your home with the weary traveler (Luke 3:11; 1 Tim. 6:17-18; 1 John 3:17). We are without excuse when we consider the Scripture that says, "To the one who knows to do good (practice righteousness) and does it not, to him it is sin" (James 4:17). God’s word also says, "How blessed are those who practice righteousness at all times" (Psalm 106:3; 11:7). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search What is Worldly is Not Godly "This is pure and undefiled religion, to visit the widows and the orphans in their distress, and to keep oneself unspotted by the world" (James 1:27). The people of this world are concerned about the things of this world. They are concerned about food, clothing and shelter (Matt. 6:25). They are concerned about bigger homes, stock markets and the price of gold (Matt. 13:22). They are concerned about what they read in the newspaper and what the weather is going to be from day to day. Most people worry about this and that, while the person who loves God has no such concerns (1 Peter 1:14). He knows that the Father will take care of all his needs because he has sought the kingdom first by subjecting himself to the righteousness of God, as Jesus Christ did (Matt. 6:33; Rom. 10:1-3). He knows the world is going the wrong way, but feels wonderful because he knows he is going the right way – God’s Way. He has been saved from this perverse generation (Acts 2:40). He is in God’s care now. He knows that if he lives to serve only God, as Jesus did, he will end up where Jesus is - with a new body that cannot die (Matt. 4:10; John 14:2-3). He does not live for self any longer, but he lives totally for God by serving others (1 Cor. 10:24). Continuing to live for self is Satan’s will (2 Tim. 2:26). Continually living for others by practicing righteousness and serving others is God’s Will (Matt. 25:40-41). You live for the one you serve, and God’s friends live only to serve the Lord by serving others. The people mentioned in James 4:3-4 were selfish. They were still living for self and had friendship with the world. They were lukewarm and double-minded (Rev. 3:16; James 4:7-8). They were not resisting Satan, which is resisting selfishness. They were not allowing the God of peace to totally crush their old natures by totally committing themselves to the Will of God (Rom. 16:20; 1 Peter 4:2). In Revelation 18:2 and 4, God commands His people to come out of Babylon. This means we are to come out of religious confusion by worshiping God in spirit and truth (John 4:23-24). How is this done? We are to be concerned about the poor and the needy, and come to the aid of a widow or an orphan who needs help. When we get involved in acts of righteousness such as this, we please God in heaven (Luke 9:23, 48; 6:46; Mark 9:35; 10:43-44; Matt. 20:26-28; 23:11). Then, we just keep ourselves unspotted by the world, which means we keep serving others in order to refrain from sinning (James 1:27). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

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wholewheatonline.com Search What is Fornication? Sin will shorten a man’s lifespan, while righteousness prolongs it. Sin hardens one’s heart toward righteousness. As an example, a harlot eventually wears a hard countenance, while a virgin preserves purity and a softness of spirit. A person can actually reach a point of such hardness that it becomes impossible to repent (Heb. 2:1; 6:4-6; Rom. 1:25-26). When we are obeying God and living to please Him, we have an inner sense of peace that is always present. Yet, if we sin, we lose our peace toward God. We must immediately repent of our transgression and continue to forsake it, so our peace will return. Adam transgressed God’s covenant by hiding his sin in his bosom (Hosea 6:7; Job 31:33). He would not repent. Whereas, David, after committing adultery with another man’s wife and then ordering the man’s premeditated murder, was totally forgiven by God when he repented (2 Sam. 12:13). His transgressions were forgiven and he was restored to the position of God’s friend (Psalm 32:1-5; 51:1-17; Acts 13:22). Our bodies are not to be used for fornication (1 Cor. 6:13). Fornication is defined as; the free or uncontrolled indulgence of the passions or sexual appetites, voluntary sexual intercourse outside of marriage of any kind. The indulgence of lust, which is to desire eagerly or to long after. To have a carnal appetite, which is giving in to sensual and fleshly indulgence. It is also considered lewdness which is the indulgence of lust, fornication or adultery. It is also defined as living in sin, immorality, indecent, impure, unclean and unchaste. Fornication is a sin against our own bodies (1 Cor. 6:18). How is it a sin against the body? How is life shortened because of fornication? Just how much damage does it do to fornicate and masturbate? Adrenaline is a chemical substance manufactured by the body in time of stress or need. Adrenaline makes the heart beat faster and is used to revive people who have had heart attacks or whose hearts have stopped beating. Adrenaline is used for emergency situations such as: running from a bear or a wild bull in the pasture, swimming to shore when a boat sinks or to lift a car by hand so that it doesn’t crush someone pinned underneath. Adrenaline is used in fighting and many other physical activities. Humans use less than two percent of their strength, but when adrenaline is introduced into the body tissue, a far greater amount of strength is obtained. Adrenaline is also secreted as a result of stress and guilt. If a person steals apples out of an orchard protected by a farmer with a shotgun and a mean dog, adrenaline will be produced in the system. It’s a natural result. Fornication and masturbation are done with a sense of guilt. That guilt produces adrenaline and that adrenaline shortens our lives. When we sin, we feel guilty. This activates the adrenaline flow and the end result is that sin shortens life. God says, “Thou shalt not commit adultery [fornicate]” (Ex. 20:14). Fornication includes all improper sexual behavior, including masturbation. Masturbation is done in response to an impulse of the flesh. Eating, drinking, sleeping and crying are also responses to impulses of the flesh. Some are okay and others are not. For example, dirty thoughts are improper thoughts. These evil thoughts turn into bad actions when they are constantly or even occasionally dwelled upon, especially if there is little character or self-control in that area of your life. Having a desire to want to use one’s organs for enjoyment or sensation is quite normal, but, we are admonished by the word of God to control our vessels (sexual organs) in honor (Rom. 6:12-13; 12:1). Your sex glands are designed in such a way that if they are left alone before marriage, they will remain in a sleeping state. Many times, because of ignorance, teenagers talk about masturbation, and experimentation occurs with their glands that were asleep. After the glands are awakened, those who masturbate begin to think of members of the opposite sex in an improper manner, which is the beginning of thought patterns that are not good. Then they might begin looking at pornography or dirty magazines and they are constantly thinking about and dwelling on sexual thoughts. We can see, then, how a little sin begins to grow and grow, until it fills the body and the mind (1 Cor. 5:6). A person who has never masturbated before does not have the same temptations as one who has. If you have slipped and recently awakened those glands, ask God to forgive you and put your glands back to sleep and He will. The one who hasn’t slipped remains in a purer state of mind and can use his or her mind and energy on productive thoughts and actions. The person who is caught up in masturbation is using much of his or her thinking on non-productive thoughts—dirty thoughts. These thoughts conceive lust and wrong desire, and are sins that destroy not only the character of the person but also the mind. Consider, if you will, a society where everyone—boys and girls, men and women—controlled their vessels in an honorable way before God. Human character would be at an all-time high. Everyone would be concerned about the rights and feelings of others in all honesty, morality and integrity, keeping themselves chaste for the honor of God (2 Cor. 12:21). The Bible says that we are better off if we can remain unmarried so as to devote ourselves to the Lord, however, if we burn with (sexual) passion than it is better to marry than to burn. In this case God would have us find a mate, in the Lord, and be married (1 Cor. 7:8-9; 25-28; 32-35). Now consider a society in which everyone was ignorant of decent and moral behavior. This society would be filled with crime, movies and television filled with sex and indecent behavior, adultery and foul language. Pornography would be everywhere and easily accessible. Fornication would be commonly practiced and people would sleep with whomever they wanted, whenever they wanted without thought or concern. Prostitution would be common-place. You would find insanity, suicide, venereal disease and incest. This would all be found because they would not and did not glorify God with their vessels. Instead they ignored God’s Ways and did not glorify Him with their bodies following their fleshly desires instead (1 Cor. 6:20). GOD’S SOLUTIONS God says to discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness (1 Tim. 4:7). Our existence in the flesh is temporal, whereas our existence in the spiritual state is eternal. Living spiritual lives while on earth simply means being concerned about and practicing spiritual values, while we are presently living in fleshly bodies. The Bible is very clear about living spiritual lives. If you live a spiritual life while on this earth you will live forever, eternally (Rom. 8:6). But if you choose daily to live to the flesh by masturbating, fornicating, watching pornography, abusing alcohol or other drugs, you must die (Rom. 8:13). Living to the Spirit, then, is living to please God daily while we are in our fleshly bodies, habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body. People who live spiritual lives are concerned with spiritual values (Rom. 8:5). Spiritual values uphold moral character and dignity, with decency, charity, kindness, nobility, integrity, wholeness, patience, virtue, forgiveness, thankfulness, service and chastity. In short, living to the Spirit is living as God lives daily (Eph. 5:1). Living to the Spirit means imitating the fruits of the Spirit by practicing righteousness. We do this until God has had a chance to make His character traits a part of our character traits, implementing them in our lives through daily testing and trials (Heb. 12:10-11). The spiritual life is easy, but it requires diligence and alertness (Matt. 11:30). Living to the flesh requires nothing more than giving in to the pulls of the flesh, which is living a carnal and profane life. This is Satan’s will (2 Tim. 2:26). Those who live to the flesh are concerned about the things of the flesh, such as material acquisition, lust of the eye and covetousness. For example, those who have a lot of material substance and who do not pay their bills are controlled by improper desires, such as coveting, stealing and never having enough. But those who have been blessed by God and who share what they have with others, help the unfortunate by providing them with clothes, food and lodging (1 Tim. 6:18-19). They are living spiritually by living unselfish lives to be pleasing to God, and not to man (Eph. 6:6-7). Righteousness gives peace of mind and, when done in Christ’s name for the glory of the Father, it produces a change of character. It produces godly character (1 Tim. 6:11; Col. 3:17). God in heaven wants us to come before Him daily in a purity of heart that comes from purity of character (Gal. 5:19-26). He wants us to love Him and others to such an extent that we come out of a life of sin and into a life of love. Perfect love casts out all fear or guilt (1 John 4:18). Those who are fearful or guilt-ridden are not made complete in love. Fear and guilt involve punishment, but when they are gone because of continued service in love, we have been made complete by God (James 1:4; Gal. 4:19). Daily righteousness, acts of love and charity, kindness, forgiveness and long-suffering produce patience and all the fruits of the Spirit of God (Gal. 5:22-23). If these qualities are in us and are increasing, we will bear fruit (2 Peter 1:8). It is righteous men who are made perfect, righteous men who are saved and righteous men who enter the kingdom (Heb. 12:23). The Way of righteousness is full of rewards and blessings. All we need to do is practice what God wants us to become—holy, blameless and perfect (Matt. 5:48; Phil. 3:12; 2:15; 1 John 3:7). It is so easy and pleasant; such a beautiful Way of life (Matt. 11:30: 1 John 5:3). So, let’s imitate God instead of Satan and enter into God’s rest (Eph. 5:1; Heb. 4:10-11). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME All About the Bible PDF © 2025 Whole Wheat International

Introductory Sermon: Understanding Revelations PREV NEXT We recommend you follow along in your Bible being there is a lot of information to take in, and additional Scripture references given throughout, that you will want to make note of. In addition, to really immerse yourself, we suggest using headphones to listen to the narrarted version, to fully expereinece the cinematic style bringing the chapters to life.

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