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2 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:1).

3 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:1).

4 Faithful trusty, faithful; of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties; of God, abiding by his promises (Thayer, p. 514).

5 God Is Faithful

6 God Is Faithful 1) Regardless of man He is faithful. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13).

7 God Is Faithful 1) Regardless of man He is faithful. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13). Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).

8 God Is Faithful 1) Regardless of man He is faithful. If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13). Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23).

9 God Is Faithful 2) When we re tempted. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

10 God Is Faithful 2) When we re tempted. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13).

11 God Is Faithful 3) When we yield to temptation. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

12 God Is Faithful 3) When we yield to temptation. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

13 God Is Faithful 4) Must trust in Him. Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:19).

14 God Is Faithful 4) Must trust in Him. Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:19).

15 God Is Faithful 4) Must trust in Him. Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:19). By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised (Hebrews 11:11).

16 God Is Faithful 4) Must trust in Him. Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:19). By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised (Hebrews 11:11).

17 God Is Faithful Christ Is Faithful

18 Christ Is Faithful 1) He is there for each of us. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).

19 Christ Is Faithful 1) He is there for each of us. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3).

20 Christ Is Faithful 1) He is there for each of us. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people (Hebrews 2:16,17).

21 Christ Is Faithful 1) He is there for each of us. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:3). For indeed He does not give aid to angels, but He does give aid to the seed of Abraham. Therefore, in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people (Hebrews 2:16,17).

22 Christ Is Faithful 2) A faithful witness. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen (Revelation 1:4-6).

23 Christ Is Faithful 2) A faithful witness. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen (Revelation 1:4-6).

24 God Is Faithful Christ Is Faithful Word Is Faithful

25 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15).

26 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15).

27 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15). This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work (1 Timothy 3:1).

28 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15). This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work (1 Timothy 3:1).

29 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15). This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work (1 Timothy 3:1). This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him (2 Timothy 2:11). Also 1 Timothy 4:9 and Titus 3:8.

30 Word Is Faithful 1) Notice the expression Paul used. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15). This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work (1 Timothy 3:1). This is a faithful saying: For if we died with Him, We shall also live with Him (2 Timothy 2:11). Also 1 Timothy 4:9 and Titus 3:8.

31 Word Is Faithful 2) Called the faithful word. holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict (Titus 1:9).

32 Word Is Faithful 2) Called the faithful word. holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict (Titus 1:9).

33 Word Is Faithful 2) Called the faithful word. holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict (Titus 1:9). Then he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place (Revelation 22:6).

34 Word Is Faithful 2) Called the faithful word. holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict (Titus 1:9). Then he said to me, These words are faithful and true. And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place (Revelation 22:6).

35 God Is Faithful Christ Is Faithful Word Is Faithful Proper Response

36 Proper Response 1) The man given five talents. So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them. His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord (Matthew 25:20,21).

37 Proper Response 1) The man given five talents. So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them. His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord (Matthew 25:20,21).

38 Proper Response 1) The man given five talents. So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them. His lord said to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord (Matthew 25:20,21). Be ready Matthew 25:1-13; Be faithful Matthew 25:14-30; Be loving Matthew 25:31-46.

39 Proper Response 2) Even if it means death. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life (Revelation 2:10).

40 Proper Response 2) Even if it means death. Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life (Revelation 2:10).

41 God Is Faithful Christ Is Faithful Word Is Faithful Proper Response Application

42 Application 1) New convert don t remain a babe. as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby (1 Peter 2:2).

43 Application 2) Bible class teachers an example. Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:12).

44 Application 3) Song leaders, etc. be prepared. not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord (Romans 12:11).

45 Application 4) All disciples service from the heart. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23,24).

46 Application 5) Elders & deacons caring for souls. Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you (Hebrews 13:17).

47 Application 6) Preachers do the work assigned. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry (2 Timothy 4:5).

48 God Is Faithful Christ Is Faithful Word Is Faithful Proper Response Application

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