As Obedient Children 1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you … Continue reading Your Hope Fully on the Grace
Year: 2021
The Lukewarm Church of Today
Neither Cold nor Hot Revelation 3:14-16 NIV “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: “These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because … Continue reading The Lukewarm Church of Today
Until the Coming of the Lord
In Luxury and Self-Indulgence James 5:1-6 ESV “Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid … Continue reading Until the Coming of the Lord
True Faith Changes Us
You Were, Not Now Ephesians 2:1-3 ESV “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in … Continue reading True Faith Changes Us
Those Who Belong to Christ Jesus
Walk by the Spirit Galatians 5:16-18 ESV “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from … Continue reading Those Who Belong to Christ Jesus
Uniting Oneself with a Prostitute
Who are the Unrighteous? 1 Corinthians 6:8-11 ESV “But you yourselves wrong and defraud—even your own brothers! “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor … Continue reading Uniting Oneself with a Prostitute
Walk with Integrity of Heart
Steadfast Love Psalms 101:1-2 ESV “I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me?” Steadfast love (or mercy) is unwavering, committed, persistent, and dedicated. It is loyal and faithful, not unfaithful, and not … Continue reading Walk with Integrity of Heart
God’s Word and His Promises
The Way of Your Statutes Psalms 119:33-35 ESV “Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.” The … Continue reading God’s Word and His Promises
Fear of Man or Fear of God?
Our Refuge and Strength Psalms 46:1-3 ESV “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah” Mimicking … Continue reading Fear of Man or Fear of God?
Jesus Came to Bring Division
Luke 12:49-53 ESV “I came to cast fire on the earth, and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. … Continue reading Jesus Came to Bring Division
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