1 Corinthians 2:14 ESV “The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” So what is meant here by “the natural person”? It appears to have to do with the human nature, … Continue reading For They are Folly to Him
Year: 2023
He Who Sits in the Heavens Laughs
Psalms 2:1-2 ESV “Why do the nations rageand the peoples plot in vain?The kings of the earth set themselves,and the rulers take counsel together,against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,‘Let us burst their bonds apartand cast away their cords from us.’” The picture the Lord Jesus is giving me of this today is that … Continue reading He Who Sits in the Heavens Laughs
We Both Have Access in One Spirit
Ephesians 2:11-22 ESV “Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called ‘the uncircumcision’ by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having … Continue reading We Both Have Access in One Spirit
Do Not Let Yourselves Be Deceived
Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should … Continue reading Do Not Let Yourselves Be Deceived
Seek First the Kingdom of God
Matthew 6:33 ESV “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” If you start reading this passage, beginning with verse 25, you will learn that Jesus is talking here about us not being anxious and worried and fearful about our lives, and about what … Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom of God
He Will Make Straight Our Paths
Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” So, what does … Continue reading He Will Make Straight Our Paths
In Which You Once Walked
Ephesians 2:1-7 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 the passions of our … Continue reading In Which You Once Walked
The Spirit of Wisdom
Ephesians 1:15-18 ESV “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit … Continue reading The Spirit of Wisdom
But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
Hebrews 10:26-31 ESV “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the … Continue reading But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
Keep the Faith! Keep Pressing On!
I am being impressed of the Lord Jesus today to write a word of personal testimony. So, for some of you, this will be repetitious, while for others of you this may be new to you. I believe there is someone who will read this today who will need to hear this word of encouragement, … Continue reading Keep the Faith! Keep Pressing On!
Run With It 