Applying the Holy Scriptures
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"Contrary to popular belief among Christians, it takes more than praise to ensure God's blessings. I'm sure you've heard this sentiment "when praises go up, blessings come down." That's a beautiful thought, if it can be verified scripturally and therefore a true and reliable statement. The phrase implies that anyone who praises God is then eligible for his blessings, believers and unbelievers who do not believe in Christ as savior. Scripture tells us exactly who are the objects of God's blessings. Here's the list: the forgiven (Psalm 32:1,2); the chastened (Psalm 94:12); the righteous and the justified (Romans 4:6-8); the believers (Galatians 3:9); and, those who keep God's Word (Revelation 1:3 and Joshua 1:7,8). I looked further but found no references to verify the Christian thought that God blesses those who rely solely on praise to be blessed. As we said earlier, it takes more." Excerpt from Truth 4: You can get what you ask for-every time!
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Applying the Holy Scriptures addresses a long-standing criticism of the Bible: that it has no application for today. In this work, the author gives evidence to the contrary through quoting Bible verses which are applicable to twenty situations people face in contemporary life. The goal is to encourage reliance on God’s word as a source of solving life’s problems today. There is a solution there for all human ills.
About the Author
Reverend O.L. Johnson is an ordained Baptist minister and an associate pastor of his home church, the Greater New Zion Baptist Church in Los Angeles, California. He is an advocate of brevity and simplicity in his ministry which will be obvious at first glance of Applying the Holy Scriptures. His writing style is down-to-earth, easy to read and understand, and to the point. He offers a new experience in Christian literature that the average person can appreciate.