Live This Way, not That Way

Leviticus 19:1-2 ESV 1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but … Continue reading Live This Way, not That Way

Are You Among His True Sheep?

John 10:22-26 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 Are You Among His True Sheep?

I Will Take Refuge in The Lord

Psalms 57:1-3 ESV “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send … Continue reading I Will Take Refuge in The Lord

Difficult Issues in the Church

2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 ESV “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not … Continue reading Difficult Issues in the Church

No Respecter of Persons

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ESV “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the … Continue reading No Respecter of Persons

The Easy Way or the Hard Way?

Matthew 7:13-14 ESV “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” The Wide Gate There … Continue reading The Easy Way or the Hard Way?

Empty Words, Empty Lives

Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” To be imitators of God means that we need to surrender our lives to Jesus Christ. We must forsake all sinful practices, and … Continue reading Empty Words, Empty Lives

Love is the Fulfilling of the Law

Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love … Continue reading Love is the Fulfilling of the Law

Fighting Enemies with Spiritual Weapons

Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic … Continue reading Fighting Enemies with Spiritual Weapons