“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule … Continue reading Not According to Christ
Year: 2024
Folly to Those Who are Perishing
“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “’I will destroy the wisdom of the wise,and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.’ “Where is the one who is wise? Where is … Continue reading Folly to Those Who are Perishing
What Sort of People Ought You to Be?
“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.” (2 Peter 3:10 ESV) The Day of the Lord is … Continue reading What Sort of People Ought You to Be?
Letters to the Seven Churches, Smyrna
“And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. … Continue reading Letters to the Seven Churches, Smyrna
When I Can’t Hear Him
“To you, O Lord, I call;my rock, be not deaf to me,lest, if you be silent to me,I become like those who go down to the pit.Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy,when I cry to you for help,when I lift up my handstoward your most holy sanctuary.” “Blessed be the Lord!For he has … Continue reading When I Can’t Hear Him
Nothing Can Separate Us
I read Romans 8:28-39. This is one of the greatest and most precious promises of Scripture which applies to those whom God is for, who are in Christ Jesus by believing in him, who love God, and who have been called according to his purposes; who walk not after the flesh, but according to the … Continue reading Nothing Can Separate Us
Bear One Another’s Burdens
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual … Continue reading Bear One Another’s Burdens
The Lord is My Portion
“The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.At … Continue reading The Lord is My Portion
Returning to Where You Were Persecuted
“Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore … Continue reading Returning to Where You Were Persecuted
Run With It 