Psalms 37:23-24 ESV “The steps of a man are established by the Lord,when he delights in his way;though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,for the Lord upholds his hand.” Psalms 37:23-24 NIV “The Lord makes firm the stepsof the one who delights in him;though he may stumble, he will not fall,for the Lord … Continue reading In the Eyes of God
In Newness of Life
Romans 6:1-6 ESV “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried … Continue reading In Newness of Life
Not the Hearers, But the Doers
Romans 2:12-13,17-24 ESV “For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified.” … Continue reading Not the Hearers, But the Doers
With All Your Heart
Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” As I read … Continue reading With All Your Heart
I Am So Thankful!
Psalms 138:1-3,7-8 ESV “I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;before the gods I sing your praise;I bow down toward your holy templeand give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,for you have exalted above all thingsyour name and your word.On the day I called, you answered me;my strength … Continue reading I Am So Thankful!
Judged According to Our Works
The Apostle Paul was writing to those in Rome “who are loved by God and called to be saints.” He had just written warnings to his readers concerning the wrath of God being revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For, although what could be … Continue reading Judged According to Our Works
The Fear of the Lord
Psalms 103:17-18 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,and his righteousness to children's children,to those who keep his covenantand remember to do his commandments.” Psalms 103:17-18 NLT “But the love of the Lord remains foreverwith those who fear him.His salvation extends to the children’s … Continue reading The Fear of the Lord
Not Wanting Anyone to Perish
2 Peter 3:9 NIV “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” In context, this is speaking of the prophecies of Scripture regarding these last days and the return of Christ. And it … Continue reading Not Wanting Anyone to Perish
Will God Meet You Where You Are?
For some time now, and from different sources, I have been hearing the saying, “God will meet you where you are.” But is that biblical? I don’t believe it is. Now, did Jesus come to the earth to us? Yes, he did. But did he meet us where we are, or did he require that … Continue reading Will God Meet You Where You Are?
Grow in the Grace
Summary 2 Peter 3:1-16 This is talking about the prophecies of Scripture regarding these last days before the return of Christ and of his coming again one day. One day this world as we now know it is going to be totally destroyed by fire, including the ungodly of this world (including many who profess … Continue reading Grow in the Grace
Run With It 