SITE SEARCH

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.”

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

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations Scriptural Inspirations VO Scriptures of Courage Scriptures of Love Scriptures of Peace Scriptures of Hope 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

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

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?

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

PLACE OF PEACE Come to a Place of Peace whenever your soul needs refreshing... VO SERVANT GOAL DELIVERED FORGIVE WAIT RIGHTEOUSNESS VOICEOVER EDITION VO SERVANT Read More GOAL Read More DELIVERED Read More FORGIVE Read More WAIT Read More RIGHTEOUSNESS Read More RIGHTEOUSNESS VO WAIT VO FORGIVE VO DELIVERED VO GOAL VO SERVANT VO Click below for more: PEACE PEACE PEACE PEACE FOR MORE PEACEFUL VIDEOS CHECK OUT OUR FEATURE:

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

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)

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.

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?

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

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

I am full of anxiety God PREV NEXT

Our founder's wife wrote about her experiences as a woman of God, and the wisdom that came from them, in this beautiful series that transforms some of her most cherished writings into inspiring videos. A Woman of God Doesn't Worry Learn more about being a woman of God here. PREV NEXT

wholewheatonline.com Search God’s Nature vs. Human Nature Once it is understood what God’s nature is and that it is obtained by getting rid of human nature, we can begin to clearly understand the conversion process for true disciples of Jesus Christ. God’s method is very thorough and requires diligence on our part. God knows that what we diligently practice to be, we will eventually become. This process of having God’s nature formed in us begins when we start to practice righteousness for God on a daily basis. We cannot be persecuted for righteousness unless we practice righteousness, can we? Noah couldn’t be a preacher of righteousness unless he practiced righteousness (2 Peter 2:5; Gen. 6:9). Once we understand that God is righteous in regard to all His deeds, and that we are, by nature, evil and the most we can do is practice righteousness and allow God to do the perfecting, we can truly understand the phrase, “Righteous men made perfect” (Psalm 11:7; 33:5; 116:5; 129:4; 145:17; Heb. 12:23). God makes us perfect through suffering, the same as Jesus Christ, our example, was perfected through suffering (Heb. 5:8-9). God tries and tests His disciples until the old nature is crushed and the new nature is perfected (Rom. 16:20; Heb. 12:11; 1 Peter 5:10; 4:12). Human nature will not die without a fight. That’s why you must fight the good fight of faith, and have faith that God will implant His nature in you (1 Tim. 6:12; Psalm 4:5; Phil. 2:12). You will then be a new creature in Christ Jesus (Col. 1:28; 2 Cor. 5:17). When you have this new godly nature, then you will be righteous in all you do. You’ll be like Jesus because you will be keeping His deeds (Rev. 2:26). When all you do is righteousness, then all you’ll reap is blessings. You will be living the abundant life, full of joy and peace, that Jesus Christ came to show you (John 10:10; Acts 3:19, 26). You will understand that you were created to do good works and that the message of eternal life is righteousness (Eph. 2:10; John 8:51). Satan hates it when you practice righteousness for God’s glory because this is how he is put to death in your flesh (Matt. 5:16). Don’t let him stop you! Be zealous for good deeds and overcome your human nature (1 Peter 3:13; Rom. 12:21; Psalm 37:27). That’s how you resist Satan and have God’s nature formed in you (James 4:7; Eph. 6:11, 13). The God of peace and love, who is calling you to this holy Way of life, will soon crush Satan under your feet, and after you have suffered a little, God will perfect His nature in you (Rom. 16:20; 1 Peter 5:10; Gal. 4:19). Once we are involved in the godly process, God considers us perfect, blameless, holy, upright and sinless. Our sins are forgiven—past, present and future. They are not held against us, but are sealed in a bag (Job 14:16-17). God’s Ways are so wonderful that they are beyond human understanding; that’s why you need God’s Spirit to understand them. Start living for Him and ask Him for His Spirit, and He will give it to you (Acts 5:32; Luke 11:13).❑ PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

World's Apart PREV NEXT

Your Relationship With God Noah was the only person God found who was practicing righteousness in his day. Noah stood alone before God. He didn’t need a church, nor did he depend upon a body of people to provoke him weekly to do good for God. Noah was mature in his walk with God. His relationship was complete. How is your personal relationship with God? God is making stand-alone disciples. He wants us to be stimulated to more love and good works daily, drawing near to Him through personal Bible study. He wants us to seek Him with all our heart and develop our one-to-one relationship with Him, maturing in our faith, so we are able to stand alone; going to Him for all our needs and learning to discern His voice. Will you help Him and learn to stand alone? If you do, you will be the apple of God’s eye, His trusted servant, the one whom He loudly proclaims, “This is my beloved son (or daughter) in whom I am well pleased.” God is, and always will be, your friend because you cared enough for Him to have Jesus Christ formed in you. When you are fully trained, you will be like your Teacher, because you have been taught by Him. Now, you will be able to stand. Then the Lord said to Noah, “Enter the ark, you and all your household, for you alone I have seen to be righteous before Me in this time.” Genesis 7:1 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you have need again for someone to teach you the elementary principles of the oracles of God, and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. Hebrews 5:12-14 For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, “This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased”. 2 Peter 1:17 A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. Luke 6:40 PREV NEXT Click below for full Bible Study: Will You Be Able To Stand?

wholewheatonline.com Search God’s Marriage Laws of Love Colossians 3:18-19 Below is a list of God’s rules for a blessed marriage relationship: 1. Husbands are to love their wives and are not to allow themselves to harbor any hard feelings against them (Eph. 5:28-29). 2. Wives are to be in loving subjection to their husbands, because the Lord says they should for their own good (Eph. 5:22). 3. Married couples are not to deny one another (deny the needs of each other), because when they do, Satan can tempt them (1 Cor. 7:3, 5). 4. Do not repay evil for evil by arguing with one another, but seek peace and pursue it earnestly (Prov. 20:22; 1 Peter 3:11-12). 5. Never let the sun go down on your wrath by going to bed angry with one another by (Eph. 4:26). 6. Forgive one another daily (seventy times seven), so the Lord can continue to forgive you (Matt. 18:21-22). 7. Learn to serve one another daily so that you will be pleasing not only to the Lord, but to your mate as well (Mark 9:35; Rom. 15:2-3). 8. Let your charity for each other (kindness and love) shine so bright that others will imitate your godly example of love (Matt. 5:16). 9. The family that prays together stays together. Pray together each night for others, as well as for your own needs. Whenever two are in agreement with one another, it will be so (Matt. 18:19). If you follow these marriage laws of love, God can then teach you to love one another (1 Thess. 4:9; 2 Thess. 1:3). Then God will protect you from the evil one, Satan, who will try to destroy your marriage (2 Thess. 3:3). Remember always—through love, serve one another (Gal. 5:13). Walk by these spiritual laws and you will not carry out the evil desires of the flesh (Gal. 5:16, 24). Your marriage will be blessed and you will be pleasing to God (Eph. 5:10). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search The Mystery of the True Gospel When Jesus talked, He changed lives. When the apostles preached what Jesus Christ had taught them, lives were changed by that one true message. Thousands responded with changed lives. Wealthy people gave large amounts to the poor and became rich in good works (1 Tim. 6:17-18). Zacchaeus, the tax collector, gave half of his wealth to the poor and paid back four times the amount he had extracted from people dishonestly, and then practiced righteousness (Luke 19:8). People sold their property and pooled it all together so that all might have substance (Acts 4:34-35). One thing was for sure, lives were changed. They were doers of the word (James 1:22). Consider Dorcas, a woman who was continually abounding in good deeds, works of kindness and charity (Acts 9:36). Consider Cornelius (Acts 10:2, 4, 22). We should consider him because God considered him. Cornelius gave money to the needy people and prayed to God continually. Not only that, but he had a respect for God’s commandments and walked in them by practicing righteousness as Noah did (1 John 3:7). Yes, the apostles were telling people to engage in good deeds for God in order to repent (Titus 3:8; Acts 26:20). It was not something they would naturally do as a result of having God’s Spirit; they had to learn to do it (Titus 3:14). Jesus said they would have to strive to overcome their natures by doing good (Luke 13:24; Rom. 12:21). Yet, by perseverance they would win their souls (Luke 21:19). Their good works would have to exceed that of the Pharisees if they were to enter the kingdom of God (Matt. 5:20; 7:21; Luke 17:21, KJV). They would have to do the Will of God to enter the kingdom (Luke 16:16). The easiest way was to consider themselves as slaves to righteousness until they could eventually do it happily from their hearts (Rom. 6:13, 18-19; Eph. 6:6). Wherever you found disciples of Jesus Christ back then, you found "do-gooders." They knew their deeds for God would assure them of being resurrected, but they also knew eternal life was a free gift that could not be earned (Rom. 2:6-7; John 5:29; Rev. 14:13; Eph. 2:8-10). They were subjecting themselves to the righteousness of God as Jesus Christ did (Rom. 10:2-3). They overcame their human natures by being zealous for good deeds, keeping Christ’s deeds instead of their own self-righteous deeds (1 Peter 3:10-13; Rev. 2:26). They knew faith without works is dead (James 2:17). You never saw so many people doing so much good. It was marvelous! It produced good fruits (Col. 1:10). It changed lives. Do not worry, they did all their deeds in Christ’s name to be sure that it was not self-righteousness they were practicing (Col. 3:17). They did their deeds in secret, just as the Lord commands us to do. This is the mystery of the true gospel. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

The Kingdom of God Within PREV NEXT

Seek Peace & Pursue it PREV Search NEXT

Prayer of God's Servant Learn more about getting started in living your life for God PREV NEXT

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 All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

Receiving Answered Prayer PREV NEXT

Do you want to be blessed in your relationships and for God to bring you the right partner? Find out what godly advice the Bible gives about being single and living a life that honors God with your body. GODLY ADVICE TO UNMARRIED Godly Advice to the Unmarried What is Fornication? Good and Bad Fruits Defined The Matchmaker What Happens if I Sin? Deeds of the Flesh Guilt Prayer for Forgiveness God Wants Us to Be Good Fruits of the Spirit Dying to Self Promise of Strength How to do God's Will With Your Body Virtue How to do God's Will With Your Mind How to Enter God's Rest Feeling Bad? How to be a Good Person How Do We Overcome Evil? Forcing a Test How Do We Walk in The Spirit? Obedience Who are the Sinners? What is Worldly is Not Godly What is the Reward of the Righteous? What is Freedom? Understanding the Fear of the Lord Understanding Human Nature Responsibility Understanding Repentance The Resistance Factor The Message of Overcoming The Benefits of Repentance Discernment Spiritually in Tune With God Rehabilitation The World is Lost Purity Practice Makes Perfect Public Enemy #1 Caution Make Your Ways Straight Promise of Eternal Life Live Only To Please God God Sees All Endurance Let's Play By The Rules It Pays to Be Good for God Integrity Determination Inner Strength Imitate God How to Walk in God's Ways How to Repent God Who Loves and Hates Decisiveness How to Get Out of a Mess God will deliver you when you pray God's Nature vs. Human Nature God's Judgement on a Nation God is Ready to Forgive Can We Be Perfect? Prayer for Help Avoiding Evil vs. Overcoming Evil Are You Passing Your Test? God Who Disciplines Diligence Are You An Obedient Disciple of Jesus Christ? Goal Are You a Hypocrite? Are We Born Evil? Consuming & Jealous God An Honest and Good Heart All About God's Nature Reverence My Rock & Strength A New Creation Faithfulness Forgive A Life Free From Fear Prayer of God's Servant My Helper and Refuge More Bible Studies on Repentance Bible Studies on Marriage Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought for a price: therefore glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

wholewheatonline.com Search The Two Great Commandments Amplified Matt. 22:37 — Jesus said unto him, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” If those who call themselves believers knew how to love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind, they would be zealous for good works done in Jesus Christ’s name (Titus 1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:8). Matt. 22:38 — “This is the first and great commandment." If this Scripture were understood, people would be living words of God. living by the words of God, living by every word of God, living like God, living for God and imitating God (Deut. 8:3; 1 Pet. 4:2; 1 Pet. 4:11; Eph. 5:1). They would be serving others continually for the glory of God, being servants of the most and being doers of His word (James 1:22). Matt. 22:39 — “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” Gal. 5:14 — For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. This Bible study will prove that serving God is serving others with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind (Deut. 11:13). 1 Cor. 13:13 — And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Charity means affection, compassion, mercy, love, benevolence, good will; It is also that disposition of heart which inclines men to think favorably of their fellow man. Good will toward men or liberality to the poor consists of giving money to the poor, doing good for those in need, relieving people in distress, liberality in gifts and services to promote public service, and liberality in judging men and their actions (James 1:27). It includes thinking the best of people. The highest form of charity is charity toward the uncharitable (Luke 6:35). It includes any act of kindness toward another and being liberal in the judgment of others (James 5:9). 1 Cor. 13:5 (KJV) — Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil. (NIV) — It [love] is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. A person who lives godly—lives for God—no longer seeks to please self or live a selfish life, but rather, now lives to please and serve others in any and all areas by living charitably (1 Pet. 4:2). A disciple of Jesus Christ is kind in all His deeds and in all his actions, and is continually serving others for the glory of God (Matt. 5:16). 1 Cor. 10:24 (KJV) — Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. (NIV) — Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. It pleases God when we become servants of the most by continually serving and doing our best to please others (Matt. 23:11). We are not to live sinful lives, living for our flesh and self, but we are to live only to do the Will of God, which is serving others and helping God by continually helping others in need, in Jesus Christ’s name (1 Pet. 4:2; Col. 3:17). Gal. 5:13 (NIV) — You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. (KJV) — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. We are free from religious suppression as was found under the law of Moses with its priests, temple worship, tithing, sacrifices, holy days and Sabbath day (Matt. 11:28 AMP). Is there any question that God’s love is shown by words and by deeds of kindness (1 John 3:17-18)? Gal. 5:14 — The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself. Now the entire law of Moses has been replaced with the command to love others by putting them first before self (Rom. 7:6 AMP). Rev. 22:12 — “Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done." If you continue to do nothing for God each day, then every day that you live, you remain unrepentant, unrewarded, unreconciled, unsaved and you continue to be under the wrath of God because of disobedience (John 3:36; Luke 6:46). 1 Tim. 5:10 (NIV) — And [the godly woman] is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. (KJV) — Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. A woman of God is well known for her good deeds toward others, she will bring up obedient, submissive and courteous children, and she is continually showing hospitality to others and sharing her home with others who need a place to stay (Proverbs 31:10-31). Acts 10:1-2 (KJV) — There was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, a devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God always. (NIV) — At Cæsarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. Cornelius showed God continual respect by giving generously to those in need, personally; and his whole family was following his example. They prayed for others all the time; therefore, their requests were heard by God. Acts 10:34-35 (KJV) — Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” (NIV) — Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism, but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.” Any person who will continually live a charitable life, continually doing good for God by serving others, and learn righteousness by practicing righteousness and continually doing good toward others, will be accepted by God (Acts 10:35). Fearing God is showing God respect daily by keeping, doing and performing God’s Ways in all that we do (Deut. 8:6). Anything that is right is worth doing for God (Col. 1:10). 2 Chron. 6:14 (NIV) — He said: “O Lord, God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven or on earth—you who keep your covenant of love with your servants who continue wholeheartedly in Your Way.” (KJV) — And said, “O Lord God of Israel, there is no god like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and showest mercy unto Thy servants, that walk before Thee with all their hearts.” When you keep God’s Ways with all your heart, that is when your light shines before others and they can see your good works (Matt. 5:16; 6:1). Keeping God’s Way is easy and pleasant, and it allows God to crush Satan and put Him under your heel (Matt. 11:30; Rom. 16:20). 2 Chron. 15:7 (NIV) — But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded. (KJV) — Be ye strong, therefore, and let not your hands, be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. Yes, a disciple of Jesus Christ has works and they are all good. They persevere in doing good because they seek to be glorified and honored and given salvation and eternal life (Rom. 2:7). When you are strong in good works and do not slack off in doing your good works, you will receive your reward from God. That reward is having Christ’s nature formed in you, which results in you becoming a new creature (Gal. 4:19; 6:9; 15). Rom. 2:6 — Who [God] will give to each person according to what he has done. If this Scripture means what it says, many people will receive absolutely nothing from the Lord. Rom. 2:7 — To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. It would be glorious if everyone who claimed to be a disciple of Jesus Christ would fulfill this Scripture daily. Rom. 2:8 — But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Those who continue to ignore God daily and live their lives for self will receive wrath and anger (Ezek. 7:8; Mic. 5:15). Those who will not practice the truth daily will remain of the devil (1 John 3:10). Remember you cannot reject the truth unless you know it and refuse to do it. Rejecting the truth is denying the Lord by being worthless for good deeds (Titus 1:16). Those who reject the truth are those who continue living detestable and disobedient lives before God. God will give them a strong delusion so they will follow the beast who is shortly to come (2 Thess. 2:10-12). Rom. 2:9 — There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Trouble and distress is the way of the unconverted, the wicked and those who remain under a constant curse from God. Rom. 2:10 — But glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile Notice, peace comes from doing good for God. Glory, honor and eternal life come to those who live in the Way of righteousness, which is a new and living Way (Matt. 21:32; Heb. 10:20). Repentance leads to life (Acts 11:18). This Way of life causes no small disturbance (Acts 19:23). You enter the kingdom within by forcing yourself to do what is right and pleasing in God’s sight daily (Luke 17:21; 16:16). Practicing righteousness until we do the Father’s Will from our heart is how we achieve this Way of life (Matt. 5:20; 6:1; Eph. 6:6). Matt. 16:27 — “For the Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done.” If you have done nothing for God yesterday or today, and you do not plan to do anything for Him tomorrow, you are deluded if you think you are saved (James 1:22). To live is to serve others (Matt. 20:28). Eph. 6:6 (NIV) — Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the Will of God from your heart. (KJV) — Not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the Will of God from the heart. If you are doing good for reasons of repentance, to please God and not men, and you are doing your good in Jesus’ name for the glory of the Father and to overcome evil, then righteousness will eventually come from your heart, because God causes the growth (1 Cor. 3:7). God’s Will is righteousness; and He loves those who practice righteousness and practice honesty at all times (Psalm 11:7; 106:3). Righteousness is a sacrifice but it is well pleasing to the Lord (Psalm 4:5; Heb. 13:16). Eph. 6:7-8 (NIV) — Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord Will reward everyone for whatever good he does whether he is slave or free. (KJV) — With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. When you serve someone, help someone, or cheer up someone, do it willingly, wholeheartedly, with zeal and compassion like you are serving the Lord. Do you really believe that you will receive blessings from the Lord by continually doing good for God? Do you believe that you seek the kingdom first by practicing His righteousness and by keeping His deeds and overcoming? Do you believe that many who have followed Jesus Christ in the past did more righteous deeds than Jesus did while He was here on this earth (John 14:12)? These things are true. 2 Kings 20:3 (NIV) — Hezekiah said, “Remember, O Lord, how I have walked before you faithfully and with wholehearted devotion and have done what is good in your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. (KJV) — “I beseech thee, O LORD, remember now how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight.” And Hezekiah wept sore. Hezekiah was given 15 more years to live because he pleased God by doing what is good in God’s sight (2 Kings 20:6). 2 Chron. 15:2 — And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, “Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The Lord is with you, while ye be with Him; and if ye seek Him, He will be found of you; but if ye forsake Him, He will forsake you.” The Lord is with you as long as you are serving Him by doing what is right. If you seek Him by doing good continually, so as to reform your wicked ways, He will be found by you; but if you discontinue doing good for God He will forsake you forever. 2 Chron. 7:14 — If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Notice, to seek God’s face you must turn from your wicked ways by doing good. Of course the good done must be deeds meant for repentance, righteous deeds, which is God’s Will (Acts 26:20). Then God Will hear your prayers and forgive your sins (John 9:31). 2 Chron. 6:23 — Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness. God is forgiving their sins because they repented. Acts 9:36 (KJV) — Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms deeds which she did. (NIV) — In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which, when translated, is Dorcas), who was always doing good and helping the poor. Those who are always doing good for God and those who are always personally helping the poor are truly born again (1 John 2:29). Matt. 6:14-15 — “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matt. 22:37-40 — Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” When you serve God by using your body as an instrument of righteousness, this is considered by God your spiritual service of worship (Rom. 6:13; 12:1). This is pure religion, undefiled (James 1:27). This is how you love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

Are Works Important PREV NEXT

How Do We Walk in The Spirit? PREV NEXT

wholewheatonline.com Search What is Sin? Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil and He tempts no one. But each one is tempted when he dwells on sin and is carried away and enticed by his own lust. Then, when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death (James 1:13-15). The above is the process by which sin is conceived in the human mind. If we never dwelled on sin, sin would never be conceived in our minds. Dwelling on wrong thoughts -or sin- results in wrong actions. Does that mean Jesus never had wrong thoughts go through His mind? No, of course it doesn't! But He never dwelled on them, so He never carried any of them out (Heb. 5:8-9; Is. 7:14-16). The tempter is Satan. Those who are tempted are humans (1 Thess. 3:5). We tempt ourselves and Satan also tempts us, just as he tempted our perfect example, Jesus Christ (Luke 4:1-2). Dwelling on what is wrong is sin because what you dwell on becomes the desire of your heart. Jesus Christ said that if you dwell on adultery, you have already committed it in your heart (Matt. 5:28). A premeditated murder is dwelt upon and planned. Our Creator instructs us to dwell only upon what is good, so we will always say and do things that are good and pleasing to the Lord (Phil. 4:8-9). Our Father wants us to overcome our evil natures by doing good every moment of every day (Rom. 12:21; 2 Cor. 10:5). Who can stop you from only thinking good thoughts, from only saying good things and from only doing good things? Your old nature will try to stop you. Satan will try to tempt you. But who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good (1 Peter. 3:13)? No one! So dwell not on evil and sin not. Dwell only on good and do only good for God! Then you will not carry out the desires of the flesh (Gal. 5:16). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search Jesus Command: Love One Another Many think today that we automatically love one another, as a natural result of being a follower of Jesus Christ and having God’s Spirit within us. Do you agree with this? Let’s see what the word of God says. First let’s examine these Scriptures: John 15:12—Jesus Christ said, “This is My commandment, that you love one another.” John 15:14—“You are My friends, if you do what I command you.” John 15:17—“This I command you, that you love one another.” Hebrews 10:24—Let us stimulate and provoke one another to love. 1 John 3:10-11—Anyone who does not practice righteousness for God, or anyone who does not love his brother, remains a child of the devil. This is the message we have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 1 John 3:14—We know we have passed out of death into life, because we love each other (the brethren). Anyone who does not love those who are living for God, abides in death. 1 John 3:16-19—We know we love those, who are living for God, if we would lay down our lives for each other. Whoever sees his brother or sister in need and closes his heart against them, how does the love of God abide in him? Let us not love in word but in deed (good works). We will know by this that we are of the truth and we will assure our hearts before God. 1 John 3: 23—And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as Jesus commanded us. 1 John 4:7-8—Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God (born again) and knows God. The one who does not love his brothers and sisters who live for God, does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:11-13—Beloved, if God loved us, we also ought to love one another. If we love one another, God abides in us and His love is perfected in us. This is how we know we abide in Him and He in us. We know also He has given us His Spirit. 1 John 4:16-21—God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. This is how love is perfected in us. We will have confidence in the day of judgment, because as Jesus lived, we also live like Him in this world. There is no guilt or fear in love, but perfect love casts out all guilt or fear, because the one who fears or feels guilty is not perfected in love. We love, because He loved us first. If someone says, “I love God,” and does not love his brother, he hates his brother; he is a liar, for the one who does not love those who live to please God daily, whom he has seen and knows, cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from Him, that the one who loves God should love his brothers and sisters who love God also. 1 John 5:2-3—By this we know that we love those whom God has called, when we love God and keep His commands. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and they are not hard to keep. 2 John 4-5—I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father. And now I ask you, lady, not as writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. 3 John 11—The one who does good is from God. How do you love one another? Share with others, and thus learn how to share (Acts 2:45-46; Titus 3:14; 1 Tim. 6:18). Love each other with God’s love, that He will give you liberally. Show kindness to others (Prov. 14:22). Pray for others continually and from the heart (1 Thess. 5:17). Say only good of others, always giving the benefit of any doubt (Eph. 4:29, Luke 6:31). Be genuine and complimentary to others (Luke 6:45). If you know someone who is sick or going through an illness, send them a note of encouragement or a small gift to show them love (Prov. 19:6; Acts 9:36). Open the door for someone, buy someone a cup of coffee, let someone go ahead of you in line (Prov. 11:25; Phil. 2:4; 1 Cor. 10:24). Go to nursing homes and cheer up the lonely for God. This will make the widow’s heart leap for joy (Job 29:13). Show hospitality to the elderly, the blind or crippled, and fulfill Jesus’ commands (Luke 14:13). There is so much good we can do, it’s really exciting. “But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good” (2 Thess. 3:13). In closing, follow the same advice that the apostle Paul gave the people of God in Macedonia: For indeed you do practice love toward all your brothers, but I urge you brethren to excel still more and do not get weary in doing good for God’s glory (1 Thess. 4:10; 2 Thess. 3:13). Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven (Matt. 5:16). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand PREV NEXT

Scriptures of Hope VO PREV NEXT

"If you say the sinner's prayer you are born again." MISCONCEPTION: You must be born again, quoting John 3:3. This is true, but only half true, because the explanation of how to be born again is not taught. THE TRUTH IS: If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him says 1 John 2:29. This Scripture clearly states that you must practice righteousness toward others daily, as Jesus Christ told us to do, or you will not be born again (1 John 3:7-10; 3 John 11; Acts 9:36). Jesus Christ came to show us the way to be born again. He was baptized. Then He was tempted by Satan and tested when He made Himself weak through fasting. He was persecuted by men while He went about doing good. He did good works in the Father’s name (John 10:25) for the glory of the Father. He instructed us to do the same (Matt. 5:16; Col. 3:17). Jesus learned obedience to the Father through the process of suffering for righteousness’ sake (Heb. 5:8) and, as a result of that process, He was made perfect (Heb. 5:9). So we can see through Christ's example that being born again is a process and many times ends in martyrdom, which includes a crown of life to those who faithfully endure to the end (Rev. 2:10; Matt. 10:22; 24:13; 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 2:26). For more on this subject click on one of the following: Bible Study: You Must Be Born Again Bible Studies on Righteousness Bible Studies on Being Called and Chosen PODCAST: Being Chosen By God PREV NEXT

Mysteries of the Bible PREV NEXT

The Message of the Prophets PREV NEXT

Understanding Grace PREV NEXT

God of My Life & Provider VO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Be Like Jesus Christ What is the Reward of the Righteous? This Beautiful Message Staying Zealous in Your Walk With God Newsletter How to Draw Close to God Podcast Promise of Provision PREV NEXT

wholewheatonline.com Search Belief and Faith Do you believe? Do you have faith? Do you know what these words mean in Greek and Hebrew? Do you know they have different meanings in the English language than they do in the Greek and Hebrew? Using Strong's Concordance, an indispensable resource for anyone who desires to know and understand the Bible, look up the word "believeth" as found in John 3:16 (King James Version). Notice on the far right there is a number, 4100. Because John 3:16 is from the New Testament, turn to the Greek dictionary which is found in the rear of the concordance. Turn to the number 4100 to find what the word "believe" means in Greek. Here we find that "believe" comes from the Greek word pisteuo. It refers us to 4102, pistis, for a more complete explanation. We find that the word "believe" means to be faithful, have conviction, have faith, and to have fidelity. Then it refers us to 3982, peitho, for a full understanding and explanation. When we turn there, we find that the word "believe" means obey, yield and trust (King James Version Concordance). In John 11:26, the words "lives and believes" are used in the same sentence by our Lord Jesus Christ. So now we know that the word believe means to obey, yield, trust, have faith in, have fidelity, and to live the godly life. Now we look up the word "faith" in Strong’s Concordance, and find with amazement that the far right column tells us to go right back to 4102, pistis, in the Greek dictionary. That’s the same place we just came from after looking up the word believe. What is so shocking about this? Turn to John 6:28-29. The people said to Jesus Christ, "What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?" They were simply asking Jesus what works they could do that would be pleasing to God. Jesus replied by saying, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent." This is a parable, as Jesus always spoke to the people and answered them by way of parables (Mark 4:33-34; Matt. 13:35). Jesus was saying to them, "This is the work of God, that you obey Me, keep My words, do them, and act on them" (John 8:51; 12:47-48; Matt. 7:24). Jesus made it very clear in Luke 8:21 that anyone who considers himself to be a follower of His, will hear the word of God and do it. It is only the person who becomes an effectual doer of the word who will be blessed in whatever he does (James 1:25). Those who do not do, or do not know what to do, are not saved, but remain deluded. You must prove yourself a doer of the word (James 1:22). You must bear much fruit, which is good works, and thus prove to be Jesus Christ's disciple (Col. 1:10; John 15:8). That is what real belief and real faith are all about. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

All About the Bible PREV NEXT

wholewheatonline.com Search You Can't Do it Without God Many people think they can face the future without God. It cannot be done (John 15:5). The Lord is coming soon and many plagues will precede His arrival (Matt. 24:21-22). This time will be called Jacob’s distress because it is coming upon all people, especially the descendants of the ancient Israelites (Jer. 30:7; Dan. 12:1). Now is the time to prepare for the Lord’s coming and the day of distress! How should we prepare? God says He will protect all who are wholly devoted to pleasing Him (Is. 3:10; 1 Kings 8:61; Eccl. 8:12). We please God when we live to keep His Ways and do His Will on this earth, just as He does in heaven (Matt. 6:10). We must learn righteousness by becoming concerned about the things that concern and please God. The fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23 describe God’s personality. These fruits are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Because God’s Ways are not our ways, we must practice the fruits of the Spirit daily toward our friends and neighbors until God has a chance to form Jesus Christ’s nature in us (Is. 55:8-9; Gal. 4:19). Building godly character is easy and pleasant, but it does not happen overnight (Matt. 11:30). It is a process that requires daily discipline and practice (1 Tim. 4:7). We, like Jesus, need to keep busy doing the righteous works of God in our lives (Luke 2:49; John 4:34; 5:30, 36; 14:12; 21:25). We need to live as Jesus lived and keep His deeds by overcoming the evil pulls of our flesh (Rev. 2:26). As we continue to zealously practice this righteous Way of life, we will truly be prepared to meet the Lord at His imminent return (Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9; Luke 1:17; 21:36). Without God, our righteousness is useless (Is. 64:6-7; Rom. 10:2-3). With God, we can have peace and look forward to the future (1 John 2:28; 1 Peter 4:18)! PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

wholewheatonline.com Search How Can a Wife Do God’s Will? Jesus wants you to commit your words and your actions to God the Father, and to do all that you do in His name (Col. 3:17). How can a wife do this? There is so much a woman of God, and wife, can do for God each day. To begin with, a woman can keep her home clean and neat for God to be a good example to others, as well as to her husband, always ready to serve. She can dress nicely and put herself together each day so that she will look pleasant for her husband, be a good example to her children and others, for God, as much of the time as possible. She could invite the blind or the elderly over for dinner and fulfill Luke 14:13 for God. She could plan nutritious meals for her family for God. She could plan a garage sale to raise extra money with which to do good for God. She might clean an elderly person’s home for God or bring them flowers to cheer them up. She can encourage other's in God's Ways, by calling someone she knows is down and lifting them up, being a compassionate and understanding friend, stimulating them to more love and good deeds. She can continually be a good example wherever she goes by always being kind and thoughtful to those around her, putting the needs of others before her own, for the glory of God. She can make time to study the Bible, to show herself approved, so that she might always be prepared with a good answer to those who ask her to give an account of the hope in her. She could show her husband love, for God, by doing something out of the ordinary for him. If he doesn’t notice, that’s all right because she is doing it for God and He always notices everything we do for Him. He even writes it down in a book (Rev. 20:12). He blesses us even for the little things we do for His glory in Christ’s name (Col. 3:17; Matt. 10:42). But as Paul says, this is something we must learn to do (Titus 3:14). If we start doing good every day for God, at the end of 30 days we will be doing much better than we were the day we started (1 Tim. 5:10). It is important to start to produce good fruit for God so He can start to bless us more (Col. 1:10). We will begin to see our personality change as we conform to godliness (1 Tim. 6:3). We are to imitate God in what we say and do, so we can be more like Jesus Christ (Eph. 5:1; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 John 3:18). This allows God to crush Satan under our feet and reveal His nature in us (Rom. 16:20; Gal. 4:19). Thank you, Father in heaven, for making Your Way so pleasant and such a rewarding way to live (Matt. 11:28-30; John 11:26). PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 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 All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International

Learning How to Forgive & Forget We are reminded in Ephesians 4:32 to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven us. Colossians 2:13-14 clearly tells us that we are dead when we are in our sins or transgressions, but when the Lord forgives us all our transgressions, the certificate of debt against us is canceled and taken away. Jesus Christ’s death assures us this when we live to please Him daily by practicing righteousness. 1 John 1:9 tells us again that if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Now we see how forgiving our heavenly Father is. But does He forget? Let’s look at Hebrews 10:17. “And their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Does God forgive and forget? Yes, indeed! So let’s imitate Him daily by forgiving and forgetting the wrongs and offenses that have been done to us, just as Jesus Christ Himself would do. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Colossians 2:13-14 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 And their sins and their lawless deeds, I will remember no more. Hebrews 10:17 PREV NEXT Click below for full Bible Study:

wholewheatonline.com Search How to Enter the Kingdom of God "Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand," declared John the Baptist (Matt. 3:2). Then, Jesus Christ came with the same message (Matt. 4:17). Later, He instructed His disciples to proclaim the same message - the one and only true message of Jesus Christ (Matt. 10:7). What is that complete message? It is about the kingdom of heaven. What about it? It is at hand, right now, at this moment. How do you get into the kingdom of heaven? Repent! Change! Turn around! Stop living one way and start living another. The Bible says Satan is the god of this world and his subjects are those who are held captive to do his will (2 Cor. 4:4; John 12:31; 2 Tim. 2:26). Jesus says that only those who do the Will of His Father will be freed from Satan’s control and enter the kingdom of heaven (Rom. 16:20; Matt. 7:21). He says this kingdom is located within you - in your heart - and that you enter it by practicing righteousness for Him daily (Luke 17:21; Matt. 6:1). Christ also says your righteousness must surpass the hypocritical stage of the scribes and Pharisees (Matt. 5:20). You must eventually do God’s Will from your heart (Eph. 6:6). No wonder Luke 16:16 says you must force your way into the kingdom. Jesus Christ says, "Strive [push yourself] to enter by the narrow door" (Luke 13:24). He says, "By your perseverance, you will win your souls" (Luke 21:19, 1977 NASB). Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for good deeds? (1 Peter 3:13). God is pleased with such sacrifices as practicing righteousness, doing good deeds and sharing what you have with others (Heb. 13:16; Luke 14:13). The Bible says the one who does good is of God and is righteous (3 John 11; 1 John 3:7). Let us not grow weary of doing good, because this is the central message of the kingdom of heaven (Gal. 6:9; 2 Thess. 3:13; Rom. 6:13). Overcoming our evil natures by doing good for God is the narrow gate by which we enter the kingdom of God (Rom. 12:21; Gen. 8:21; Prov. 14:12; Eph. 2:1-3). We must seek first His kingdom by practicing His righteousness in our daily lives (Matt. 6:33). Then God will begin to bless us and change our ways to conform to His Ways (Eph. 5:1). This is the way to enter the good life that God has waiting for all who will repent and be servants of others. PREV NEXT 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED All About the Bible PDF MORE BIBLE STUDIES PODCASTS HOME © 2025 Whole Wheat International