Teach the Word 2 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” … Continue reading Not for Our Own Pleasure
Year: 2021
According to the Gift of God’s Grace
No Pride! Ephesians 3:7-10 ESV “Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of … Continue reading According to the Gift of God’s Grace
Fiery Trials to Test You
Don’t Be Surprised! 1 Peter 4:12-13 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.” A fiery … Continue reading Fiery Trials to Test You
Are You Fully Aware?
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading Are You Fully Aware?
We Will Not Walk in Darkness
Whoever Follows Him John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” If we genuinely believe in Jesus Christ to be our Lord and Savior, we will not deliberately conduct our lives in … Continue reading We Will Not Walk in Darkness
Offering Ourselves to God Willingly
With a Whole Heart 1 Chronicles 29:9 ESV “Then the people rejoiced because they had given willingly, for with a whole heart they had offered freely to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly.” The people had willingly and freely given to the Lord for the building of the temple of God (Old Testament). … Continue reading Offering Ourselves to God Willingly
Gospel of Man or of God?
Jesus Gave Himself for Galatians 1:2-5 ESV “To the churches of Galatia: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever … Continue reading Gospel of Man or of God?
Those Who Pursue Righteousness
He’s Keeping Watch Proverbs 15:3 ESV “The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.” This is a great encouragement to us! Our God is absolutely sovereign and in control over all things. Nothing escapes his notice, and not anything can thwart his purposes. Even as evil … Continue reading Those Who Pursue Righteousness
Then He Will Welcome Us
Receiving God’s Grace in Vain 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 ESV “Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “’In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’ “Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, … Continue reading Then He Will Welcome Us
The Goal of Our Faith
Teach Me Your Paths Psalms 25:4-5, 8-10 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” “Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in … Continue reading The Goal of Our Faith
Run With It 