Ephesians 1:3-6 ESV “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us … Continue reading God’s Pre-Established Boundaries
Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence
The writer of Hebrews, which some people believe to be Paul, was writing here explaining the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. And then he encouraged the believers in Jesus Christ, because of what Jesus Christ did for us on that cross, to draw near to God with true hearts in full … Continue reading Don’t Throw Away Your Confidence
Grace and Peace from God
Ephesians 1:2 ESV “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Who is this written to specifically? And more broadly? What is the meaning of this word grace? Grace from God? What is the meaning of this word peace? Peace from God/Christ? How are both grace and peace to … Continue reading Grace and Peace from God
To the Saints, To the Faithful
For the sake of those reading this who may not know what Facebook is, it is a place on the internet called a “social media” site where people can go to connect with other people, usually with friends, family, and neighbors.. and for Christians, with other believers in Jesus Christ, usually people they know. My … Continue reading To the Saints, To the Faithful
A Calm Before the Storm
Romans 5:1-5 ESV “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our … Continue reading A Calm Before the Storm
But On Some Points
Romans 15:15-20 ESV “But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of the grace given me by God to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, … Continue reading But On Some Points
And Not to Please Ourselves
Romans 15:1-7 ESV “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, ‘The reproaches of those who reproached you … Continue reading And Not to Please Ourselves
Believe the Works of Jesus
Jesus Christ had just finished teaching about himself being the door of the sheep, and how his sheep know his voice, and they listen to him, and they follow him in obedience. And he warned against thieves and robbers and strangers, in a spiritual sense, who were robbing the people of the truth of God’s … Continue reading Believe the Works of Jesus
Time is Ticking
Time is ticking, ticking by,Birds are singing, babies cry,Hearts are mourning things long dead,Words ill spoken, should not said. So regretful, those who mournOver things should not been born,Wish that they could all erase,And the truth not have to face. We cannot erase the past,Even if we pray and fast.What we did will long live … Continue reading Time is Ticking
You Do Not Believe Because
John 10:22-30 ESV “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ … Continue reading You Do Not Believe Because
Run With It 