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Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, Dedicated to all those who with great passion proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom and draw people into it. We continue one more year on the topic of The Kingdom of God. The theme "Called Into The Kingdom" is based on I Thessalonians 2:12,
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, D.Min., Citizens of the Kingdom' is cradled in the Apostle Paul's exhortations to the Philippians.
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, D.Min., The theme for this year THE UNSHAKEABLE KINGDOM is based on the portion of scripture from Hebrews 12: 25-29.
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, D.Min., The book of Nehemiah begins not with a building project but with a broken heart. Nehemiah was living comfortably in the Persian capital of Susa. As cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, he enjoyed influence, security, and privilege. Yet when he heard about the condition of Jerusalem—its broken walls, burned gates, and distressed people—his heart was deeply moved.
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, D.Min., Every society has words it can no longer hear properly. In India today, "conversion" is one of them. Say it in a courtroom, a newsroom, or a village panchayat, and it no longer evokes conscience or conviction. It evokes strategy, inducement, betrayal, threat. The word has been so thoroughly politicized that the reality it once pointed to, the mysterious renewal of a human life, has become almost impossible to discuss. This is the knot Dr. Samuel Stephens sets out to untie, and he does it not by defending the word but by going beneath it.
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, D.Min., The Bible teaches us that “faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead” (James 2:17) and that we were created as God’s handiwork in order to do good works.” (Ephesians 2:10)
Written by Dr. Samuel D. Stephens, "The keys of the Kingdom," sometimes called "the keys to the kingdom," represent the authority to open the way for people to "enter into the Kingdom of God." (Matthew 16:19;)
Definition of "Blessed": The term implies a divine, inner joy and spiritual satisfaction that is independent of outward circumstances or material wealth. The Eight Characteristics: The Beatitudes describe the internal attitudes required of a citizen of God's kingdom, often contrasting with worldly values:
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About Rev. Dr. Samuel D. Stephens
Sam Stephens is an author, teacher, and leadership mentor committed to helping people discover a resilient faith and lead with enduring purpose.
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