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Extraordinary empowering by God:

--- If you want to be extraordinarily empowered by God as you do ministry, then see the information on how to acquire that empowering from God, which is contained within the document "Session 10 - Mandates Relating To 'Godliness' And 'Empowering' ", on the web page "Home Page - Ministry".
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Request for prayer

--- Please pray that the Gospel presentation document "How To Get To Heaven" in various languages on this website would be readily accessed, effectively understood, and instrumentally used by the Lord to bring countless numbers of people around the world to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
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An important coming reality:

--- Upon the start of the Great Tribulation, believers can lose their salvation. For details, see the document "End Times Speculations", which is located at the top of the 'Doctrines' web-page.
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? Did you know that:
- - God has assigned all true believers to be functioning as "priests", doing ministry work in a church or ministry.
(For more information, see the document "1 Peter 2:5 - Assigned To Be Ministering In A Priestly Fraternity" in the ' 1 Peter' Sermon or Lesson Outlines web-page.)

Doctrines

Doctrinal or theological essays that can be used as ministry training materials, or to correct errant teaching, or for personal development - for free download, biblical, editable (in .rtf, .doc), printable, can be easily customized or projected, available in 4 file formats (.htm, .rtf, .doc, .pdf), NIV-based

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Essays On Soon-coming End-times Events:

End Times Speculations (written August, 2020) Carefully-formulated speculations about select aspects of the Great Tribulation, including mass abductions, people floating into the sky, the Temple in Jerusalem Dome Of The Rock Temple	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
"Peace And Security" Prophecy (a compilation of 2 essays) *Essay #1: Recent Start Of The Fulfilling Of An End-Times Prophecy?* (written September, 2021) Essay #2: A Prophecy That Remains To Be Fulfilled (written April, 2022)	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Speculation Of When The Great Tribulation Will Start (written April, 2022) *The determining of a specific date that applies to the end of the Church Age, the occurring of the Rapture, and the start of the Great Tribulation*	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Essays On Problem Or Erroneous Doctrine:

Laying Crowns Before The Throne - Revelation 4:9-10 Addresses the erroneous interpretation of Revelation 4:9-10 that asserts that believers will relinquish their rewards when they lay their crowns at the feet of Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Only Required Condition For Acquiring Salvation Examines, analyzes, and addresses the popular teachings that incorrectly add another required condition to the only condition that God requires for humans to acquire salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Ordinance of Baptism - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the theology of baptism, featuring consideration of popular views	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Quest For The Historical Jesus - Apologetics Paper by David M. Coddington Presents, analyzes, and refutes the quest approach used by critical scholars to ascertain from the gospel books the historical Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Expository Essays:

Christian Living An overview of categories of principles for Christian living that are in 5 epistles	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Election An overview of the main aspects of the doctrine of election that pertain to the Book of Romans	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Ephesians 1:11-14 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Ephesians 1:11-14, including consideration of the historical and literary contexts	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Forgiving A Difficult Person by Tina A. Coddington An analysis and formulation of steps for extending forgiveness	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Fruitful Growth in the Faith by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the doctrine of faith and seven elements of fruitful growth, based on 2 Peter 1:5-11	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
God Created All Things by Tina A. Coddington An interpretation and explanation of the account of creation in Genesis 1:1-2:4	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 John 2:1-6 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, identification, analysis, and synthesis of the various principles contained in 1 John 2:1-6	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Last Things by Tina A. Coddington An overview of the intermediate state, the resurrection, the final judgment, the eternal state, and the millennium	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 4:16-30 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of the narrative in Luke 4:16-30, including considerations of the broader context	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 19:10 - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Luke 19:10, including expanded consideration of key terms	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Mission And The Spirit In The Book Of Acts - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the mission and activities of the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel and Christianity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Moral Norms From The Writings Of The Apostle Paul A summarizing of the moral norms that are written by Paul pertaining to each of the Ten Commandments	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Nature Of True Religion by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the aspects of the nature of true religion, based on James 1:26-27	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Portrayal Of Jesus, The Disciples, And The Religious Leaders by Tina A. Coddington A synopsis of three topics from the Books of Matthew and Luke, as compared to the Book of Mark	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Proofs Of The Deity Of Christ by Tina A. Coddington A presentation of proofs derived from the Book of John that indicate Jesus is deity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Redemption, Propitiation, and Reconciliation An overview of these 3 doctrines in relation to salvation and fellowship with God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Romans 6:15-18 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) A verse-by-verse examination, analysis, and explanation of Romans 6:15-18, with additional consideration of context and unclear meanings	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Sanctification A close examination of the doctrine of sanctification	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Security Of The Believer A close examination of the doctrine of security or assurance of salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Signs And Wonders - in the Book of Acts by David M. Coddington An overview of their characteristics, usage, purpose, and progression	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Spiritual Gifts (full version) An overview of the characteristics of the spiritual gifts that are listed in the New Testament	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Strongholds of Sin, in this E-book, "Children Of Fire", see: - - Chapter 5: Objectives and Influences of Strongholds, - - Chapter 6: Origins and Treatment of Strongholds Extensive teaching on 'Strongholds of Sin'	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology of Suffering - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An analysis and construction of the theology of suffering, based on the Book of 1 Peter, including applications and ramifications for believers	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, including consideration of a relating account in Acts 17:1-10	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Opinion Essay:

The Temptation of Christ
An analysis on whether or not Christ actually had the ability to give into temptations

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Doctrinal Statements Of Faith:

Doctrinal Statement Of Faith - (General) Contains two samples that are based on sound interpretation of Scriptures; can be used or adapted by ministries	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Bibliology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Holy Bible	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Eschatology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Last Things	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology Proper by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the major categories of the study of God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Sección de recursos en español.
(Resources section in Spanish.)
Seção do recursos em português.
(Resources section in Portuguese.)

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What's New:

__________ November, 2024 _________

- - New 'Sermon or Lesson Outline' documents have been added for the Book of 1 Peter.

__________ October, 2024 __________

- - A new 'Ministry Tips' document, entitled "The Walking Wounded", has been added to the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page.

- - The 'Ministry Tips' topic about 'Church-planting: Failure Dynamics', has been substantially amended and is located near the bottom of the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page.

- - The new 'sermon or lesson' series, entitled " Pursue Wisdom ", is now complete and located near the middle of the "Topical" web-page.

___________ August, 2024 __________

- - A new ' Ministry Tips ' document, entitled "Precautions For New Workers And Leaders In Ministry", has been added to the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page.

_________ September, 2023 _________

- - A new counseling document, entitled "Recovering From Ministerial Abuse, Assault, Murder", has been added to the "Counseling" web-page.

__________ August, 2023 __________

- - A new session document, entitled "Session 00 - Overview", has been added to the "Biblical Counseling Training Series for Lay Counselors", which is located near the top of the "Counseling" web-page.

___________ June, 2023 ___________

- - The new "Elder Training Series" is located near the top of the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page and contains important and useful training for anyone who leads a ministry.

- - Persons newly distinctly moving towards full-time ministry:
- - Because it happens so rarely, it is quite thrilling and exhilarating to see when a person or married couple pops-up and starts distinctly moving in the direction towards possibly one day going into full-time ministry.
- - When this movement first starts to become evident, it would be a good idea and important at that time to have a suitable leader in the church assigned to them to personally coach, train, equip, monitor, assist, and advise them, checking-in or meeting with them preferably once at least every 3 weeks.
- - At each of these check-in's, it is furthermore very important to ask them if they are having or are experiencing any difficulties, or problems, or issues, or hindering challenges in their ministry functioning and/or their academic ministry schooling.
- - Otherwise, they are not likely to bring up or mention struggles that they are having if they are not directly asked if they are having any.
- - Even though each of these new potentially-full-time ministry workers obviously may have already demonstrated God-given abilities to do ministry well, nevertheless it would be wise to ensure at this early stage that they get off to a good start and not become derailed or crash-and-burn while they are learning how to do and lead a ministry in a church environment.
- - Furthermore, be aware that if God wants and is moving those particular persons in your church to indeed one day be in full-time ministry, then God has obligated your church to now help them in every way that your church and its members can. God has placed and raised up those persons in your church, which therefore makes it your church's responsibility and duty to help them.
- - Consequently and logically, such help should include providing: needed financial support; housing support, perhaps in the parsonage (if applicable); support for tuition and other related expenses for ministry training by a sound-doctrined Bible college or seminary; exposure to how church leadership functions, by observing your leadership meetings; hands-on experience in doing and leading a ministry; intentional mentoring from seasoned excellent top leaders in your church; and etcetera.
- - To ignore or skimp in supplying these forms of needed support that your church can provide to your persons who are moving towards full-time ministry is a gross failure to fulfill this duty that God has assigned to your church.

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- - Running out of time:
We (servants of God) are running out of time to get everything done - all of our ministry work, because April 3, 2034 is coming quickly. As " spoken of through the prophet Isaiah [40:4] : " A voice of one calling in the desert, `Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' "" (Matthew 3:3)
- - A relating end times event to currently watch for: If the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem indeed will start in the middle of the year 2034, therefore it seems logical and necessary that Jehovah God would need to utterly flatten in an earthquake the Dome Of The Rock mosque years before 2034, which of course could occur any day now until then.
(written in September, 2023)

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- - Details about 'Permission To Translate These Documents Into Your Language' can be found in the 'Copyrights' section on the "Abbreviations, Copyrights, Resources" web page.

Translating Help Needed:
- - I am wanting to partner with a person (or group) in the ministry work of translating some of my ministry documents from English into Spanish, to be placed in the Spanish section of my website.
- - Similarly, I am wanting a person (or group) to translate my ministry website documents from English into Portuguese, to be placed in the Portuguese section of my website.
- - Do you know of anyone (or group) who may be interested in doing this kind of ministry work that has proven to reach countless numbers of people in various places in the world?
- - Please pray that more persons and groups would be raised up to translate the documents on my ministry website into their native foreign language and post them on their website for free download.

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