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 The Art of Misimpression
Year: 2023
Lean on Jesus for Strength
Isaiah 53:3-5 ESV “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God and afflicted. … Continue reading Lean on Jesus for Strength
Weep and Howl
Video Talk James 5:1-11 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 up treasure … Continue reading Weep and Howl
Why We Gather Together
Hebrews 10:19-25 ESV “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with … Continue reading Why We Gather Together
If We Deny Him
2 Timothy 2:11-13 ESV “The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful— for he cannot deny himself.” These “if” statements are … Continue reading If We Deny Him
Vain and Fruitless Discussions
1 Timothy 1:3-7 ESV “As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of … Continue reading Vain and Fruitless Discussions
Yokes of Slavery
Video Talk Galatians 5:1,7-10 “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. I have confidence in … Continue reading Yokes of Slavery
Is Time Your Idol?
Galatians 1:1-10 ESV “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead — and all the brothers who are with me, “To the churches of Galatia: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave … Continue reading Is Time Your Idol?
When the Righteous Cry
Video Talk Psalms 34:15-19 ESV “The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of … Continue reading When the Righteous Cry
Only For the Truth
2 Corinthians 13:5-8 ESV “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 … Continue reading Only For the Truth
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