Paul (including Timothy) wrote to the saints (holy ones) in Jesus Christ who were in Philippi. He thanked the Lord for their partnership (fellowship, participation) in the gospel of Christ, and he spoke words of encouragement to them. And then he spoke to them about his own persecutions for the sake of the gospel, but … Continue reading Worthy of the Gospel
Author: Sue Love
Love Contrasted with Hate
“For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's righteous. Do not be surprised, brothers, … Continue reading Love Contrasted with Hate
Is Righteousness Our Practice?
“And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one … Continue reading Is Righteousness Our Practice?
But They Were Not of Us
“Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But … Continue reading But They Were Not of Us
If Anyone Loves the World
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. … Continue reading If Anyone Loves the World
Whoever says, “I Know Him”
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. And by … Continue reading Whoever says, “I Know Him”
Is a Verbal Confession Enough?
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 ESV) This verse in the Bible is another one of the most critical of the misquoted (quoted out of context) verses in the Bible. For people are teaching others from … Continue reading Is a Verbal Confession Enough?
Keep Them Safe
Keep them safe, Lord, keep them safe.Don’t let death, Lord, be their fate.Keep them in your tender care.Don’t let them be caught in snare. Lead them in the way to go,Show them truth, Lord, let them know.Help them follow You each day,Read their Bibles, kneel, and pray. Keep them from the snares of death,Till they … Continue reading Keep Them Safe
Hands That Shed Innocent Blood
“There are six things that the Lord hates,seven that are an abomination to him:haughty eyes, a lying tongue,and hands that shed innocent blood,a heart that devises wicked plans,feet that make haste to run to evil,a false witness who breathes out lies,and one who sows discord among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19 ESV A person with haughty eyes … Continue reading Hands That Shed Innocent Blood
What is The Gift?
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 ESV) This verse in the Bible is probably one of the most critical of the misquoted (quoted out of context) verses in the Bible. Ever since I was learning to share the … Continue reading What is The Gift?
Run With It 