Romans 12:1 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” When Jesus Christ died on that cross many years ago, and he was resurrected from the dead on the third day, as he … Continue reading In Vain to Me They’re Calling
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
God’s Perfect Law is True
Psalms 119:137-140 ESV “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. 138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. 139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. 140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.” I think there is a lot of confusion … Continue reading God’s Perfect Law is True
God Chose the Weak and the Despised
Video Talk 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 ESV “For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the … Continue reading God Chose the Weak and the Despised
Do Not Believe Every Spirit
1 John 4:1-3 ESV “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and … Continue reading Do Not Believe Every Spirit
Craftiness in Deceitful Schemes
Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to … Continue reading Craftiness in Deceitful Schemes
Ransomed From Inherited Futile Ways
1 Peter 1:14-21 ESV “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, ‘You shall be holy, for I am holy.’ And if you call on him as Father who … Continue reading Ransomed From Inherited Futile Ways
Do Not Fear Their Threats
1 Peter 3:13-18 NIV “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.’ But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to … Continue reading Do Not Fear Their Threats
Being Tested by Fire
1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading Being Tested by Fire
Are You Just Playing Games?
Video Talk John 10:22-30 NIV “Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ “Jesus answered, ‘I … Continue reading Are You Just Playing Games?
If in The Faith We Continue
Colossians 1:13-14 ESV “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” When we believe in Jesus Christ with God-given and God-persuaded faith, and we are crucified with Christ in death to sin, and we are … Continue reading If in The Faith We Continue
Run With It 