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MOTIVATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS

TURNING  WEAKNESS INTO STRENGTH AS A CHRISTIAN A.WEAKNESS Weakness on a general term can be defined as: i.                     The state or condition of being weak, synonymous to frailty, feebleness: ii.                   A disadvantages or fault; similar to shortcomings, flaws, fault, failure iii.                 A person or a thing that one is unable to resist or likes excessively iv.                  “Astheneia”   is the Greek word used for weakness which means want of strength, illness, suffering, weakness and frailty: Judges 16:17 v.                   It also   refers to an ailment that deprives someone of enjoying or accomplishing what they would like to do vi.                 Weakness can be defined medically as the symptoms of some health conditions. vii.               Weakness can be defined spiritually as a condition where a person requires more effort to perform a spiritual task or actions. viii.             The above stated definitions

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND FELLOWSHIP  TEXT{S}: Acts 2:41-47, Romans 15:1-32, Philippians 2:1-5,1st Cor 1:9-13, 1st John 1:3-7 M/VERSE: Acts 2:42“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers” INTRODUCTION  Fellowship is one of the essential and necessary parts of every religious activity and practice; for it enhances the relationship of the adherent of such religion among themselves, and Christian believers are encouraged strongly to have fellowship with each others as well: 1st John 1:3-4. The need for building common love, mind, doctrine, ideas and goals among particular religious sects requires coming together which is maybe referred to as fellowship. The concept of having fellowship with each other may not be alien to any religion but the main reason why it serves as the bedrock upon which every religious sect is described and identifies is passively ignored. The purpose of this study is to know the meani