Many signs and wonders were being done by the apostles, and people were bringing their sick and afflicted to the apostles for healing, but the high priest and the Sadducees were filled with jealousy, so they arrested the apostles and they put them in public prison. Acts 5:19-21 ESV “But during the night an angel … Continue reading Speak All the Words of Life
Who Should We Honor?
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.” Now, who is this talking about? This is not talking about everyone who … Continue reading Who Should We Honor?
Whoever Brings Back a Sinner
James 5:19-20,16 ESV “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, … Continue reading Whoever Brings Back a Sinner
They Say, “Peace, Peace,” When there is None
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading They Say, “Peace, Peace,” When there is None
Now Think About These Things
Philippians 4:8-9 ESV “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the … Continue reading Now Think About These Things
I am Pressing On
Philippians 3:10-16 ESV “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make … Continue reading I am Pressing On
Becoming Like Jesus in His Death
Philippians 3:2-3 ESV “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” In the Scriptures, a “dog” is often a word used … Continue reading Becoming Like Jesus in His Death
God’s Forgiving of Sins has Conditions
2 Chronicles 7:11-15 ESV “Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord and the king's house. All that Solomon had planned to do in the house of the Lord and in his own house he successfully accomplished. Then the Lord appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer … Continue reading God’s Forgiving of Sins has Conditions
Do We Love Him More Than These?
John 21:15-17 ESV When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do … Continue reading Do We Love Him More Than These?
Hold Fast to What is Good
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading Hold Fast to What is Good
Run With It 