Galatians 6:7-8 ESV “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Teachings on Grace A few … Continue reading Are They “Horribly Faulty Ideas”?
Year: 2021
Having the Same Love
Philippians 2:1-4 ESV “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility … Continue reading Having the Same Love
Is Jesus Really the Reason?
If Jesus is the reason for the season, then all that you do in celebration of him should be for his honor and praise. Your gatherings should be focused on him and on his word and on talking about the things of God and sharing the truths of the Scriptures with one another in encouraging … Continue reading Is Jesus Really the Reason?
The Shepherd of The Sheep
John 10:1-4 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading The Shepherd of The Sheep
Are You Truly in The Faith?
2 Corinthians 13:5-8 “Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test! I hope you will find out that we have not failed the test. But we pray to God that … Continue reading Are You Truly in The Faith?
Do not Believe Everyone
1 John 4:1-3 ESV “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and … Continue reading Do not Believe Everyone
Many will Follow their Sensuality
2 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will … Continue reading Many will Follow their Sensuality
We are All One in Christ
Galatians 3:26-29 ESV “For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. … Continue reading We are All One in Christ
God gives Grace to the Humble
1 Peter 5:5-7 ESV “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” … Continue reading God gives Grace to the Humble
Praise His Holy Name
Psalms 118:19-21 ESV “Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.” Two New Testament passages of Scripture come … Continue reading Praise His Holy Name