Shine Christian Education

JESUS, Our AdvocateMy little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: (1 John 2:1 KJV © 2016 Thomas Nelson, Bible) An advocate speaks up for someone else. The person addresses concerns of another person. An advocate may plead for someone else, or  defend their case. Let us not willfully commit sin, yet return to Father GOD in repentance (truly sorry for what we have done ...

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More Like JESUS EverydayBut the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. (Proverbs 4:18 KJV  (c)  2016 Thomas Nelson, Bible) Father GOD is our Guide. He orders our steps through His Word. (see Psalm 119:133) JESUS is the Light of the world. (see John 8:12) He is The Word made flesh that came to dwell among us. (see John 1:14) JESUS is the PathWay  to GOD. (see John 14:6) The Holy Spirit teaches us and leads us on the path ...
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Train Up A ChildTrain up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) T.R.A.I.N. (T-Teach Biblical Views and Values); (R-Rear in The Fear of The Lord); (A-Aim At The Target: Christ; Christlikeness); (I-Initiate: Lead By Example); (N-Navigate: Steer Away From Sin... Prevention and Intervention: Wise godly counsel and discipline. Children are not all the same, neither is their response the same. There is not a One-Size-Fit...
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Without BlemishThat He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (Ephesians 5:27 KJV (c)2016 by Thomas Nelson) Our Lord and Savior JESUS wants His Church to be healthy. Animal sacrifices that were brought into the temple in the Old Testament had to be without blemish. Blemishes refer to defects and deformities. Spiritual blemishes refer to sin sickness. It may consist of t...
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It Matters What We Do And SayFor with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:10 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson, Bible) True repentance is admittance of wrongdoing; and a change of heart and mind that leads to a changed life. When we believe in JESUS in our heart, it is made evident in our faith walk. Our mouth that confesses JESUS is our life (heart desire, mind decision, and body) communicating to Father GO...
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JESUS Openly Displayed Love For UsWherefore JESUS also, that He might sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go therefore unto Him without the camp, bearing His reproach. For we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come. (Hebrews 13:12-14 KJV (c) 2016 Thomas Nelson) JESUS suffered without the gate (open to everyone). We are to come unto JESUS without the camp (alone; not awaiting group consensus or approval). The decision to follo...

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Accepted By GOD ... wherein He hath made us accepted in the beloved. (Ephesians 1:6 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson) Rejection is experienced in various ways. Some have been abandoned. Some are bullied. Some may be picked last for the team. Some feel alienated from family or friends. GOD loves every person, and has a purpose for all people, from the least to the greatest. Through the redemption of JESUS shed blood on the Cross for our sins, we can be forgiven of sin, and born a...

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The Kingdom, Now and Not YetOur Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:9b-10 KJV (c)2016 Thomas Nelson) The Lord's Prayer lets us know how to pray. We offer praise and adoration to our heavenly Father. The Model Prayer offers comfort (encouragement, hope, and strength) to the people of GOD. "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven..."  We welcome our heavenly Fat...
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The Bible All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV (c) 2016 Thomas Nelson) Both The Old Testament and The New Testament are relevant for today. Some feel that The Old Testament is archaic (out of date and out of touch: not trendy). The Old Testament's significance is great, as The New Testament. {Rabbi Kirt Schneider states that The Old Testament and New...

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Advancing the KingdomNow therefore, give me this mountain of which the LORD spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that The LORD will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out as The LORD said." (Joshua 14:12 NKJV bible.com) Caleb was eighty five years old when he requested to take the hill country where the Anakim dwelled. Forty years earlier ten Israelite spies came to Moses...
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Rescue MissionFor God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16 KJV biblegateway.com) God loves us so much that He did not leave us in the state that we were in (in sin). He made a way of escape for us. GOD wrapped Himself in flesh, and came into this world, to die for the sins of humanity. JESUS is GOD. JESUS was born of a virgin, conceived byThe Holy Spirit. (see Isaiah...
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Shone Christian Education

Stir Up The Gift of GodWherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the  putting on of my hands. (2 Timothy 1:6 KJV) The Greek word for "stir up" anazopureo. According to Thayer's Definition, it means to "kindle up, inflame one's mind, strength, zeal." (By David Treybig lifehopeandtruth.com) We have a Living Hope, JESUS. We have a living faith. May each of GOD's children continue to pray and seek God's face, listening to and l...
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Teach About GOD

Hear O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently to thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon

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When Persecuted... Persist Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution . (2 Timothy 3:12) Persecution occurs in various ways. It could be verbal assault or  harsh treatment that is faced. A believer may be ostracized from family, passed over for a promotion at work, given a bad grade at school, or even excommunicated from a church (asked to leave or ignored). Every true believer will experience trials due to their faith in JESUS. Some may no...
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EncouragementI have written unto you, fathers, because you have known Him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the Word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one. (1 John 2:14 KJV biblestudytools.com) Believers of all stages of spiritual development have a purpose in the family of GOD. Apostle John wrote letters to encourage fellow followers. The strength that younger followers have is useful. Physical...
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