Romans 12:9,14,16,17,19 NASB1995 “Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.” “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” “..Do not be wise in your own estimation. Never pay back evil for evil to anyone..” “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath … Continue reading Love without Hypocrisy
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False Gospel vs True Gospel
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading False Gospel vs True Gospel
The Elephant in The Room
“Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For this, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, ‘You shall love … Continue reading The Elephant in The Room
God’s Promises Have Conditions
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39 NASB1995) To whom are … Continue reading God’s Promises Have Conditions
Called According to His Purpose
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and … Continue reading Called According to His Purpose
If We Suffer With Him
“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to … Continue reading If We Suffer With Him
All Day Long
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, ‘For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; we were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ But in all these things we overwhelmingly … Continue reading All Day Long
Out of Context 2
The Free Gift of God “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 NASB1995) From the time I was a teenager through early to mid-adulthood, I was taught this Scripture passage, out of context, in a grouping of other Scriptures, … Continue reading Out of Context 2
Out of Context 1
As followers of Jesus Christ we must guard our hearts and minds against relying upon Scriptures, taught out of context, to teach us the truth of the gospel. So many people today are creating a gospel of salvation that is not of God, and that is not consistent with the teachings of the Scriptures, because … Continue reading Out of Context 1
Wisdom Regarding Good vs Evil
“Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the … Continue reading Wisdom Regarding Good vs Evil
Run With It 