My testimony of God’s calling on my life March 20, 2022 When I was growing up in the gatherings of the church we used to have missionaries come to our church, at least once a year to share with us what they were doing overseas. In the old days they would give slide presentations showing … Continue reading Why and How I Do What I Do
Not of Our Will, But of God’s Will
1 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” As Obedient Children This is a continuation of … Continue reading Not of Our Will, But of God’s Will
Two Yokes of Slavery
Galatians 5:1 ESV (Please read the whole chapter) “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” Slavery to Old Covenant Law This fifth chapter of Galatians covers the subject of two different kinds of slavery, which in the present are both of the … Continue reading Two Yokes of Slavery
Walking by Faith, According to the Spirit
Galatians 5:16-18 ESV “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you … Continue reading Walking by Faith, According to the Spirit
That You May Abound in Hope
Romans 15:13 ESV “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Our Hope What is our hope, as believers in Jesus Christ? Well, first off, the word means “expectation of what is sure (certain).” It … Continue reading That You May Abound in Hope
What Agrees with Sound Doctrine
Titus 2:1 ESV “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” I am going to summarize verses 1 through 10. Sound Doctrine What is “sound doctrine”? It is biblically sound (unblemished, undiluted). It agrees with the foundations and the foundational truths of the Christian faith and practice as taught all throughout the New … Continue reading What Agrees with Sound Doctrine
He Leads Us in Paths of Righteousness
Psalms 23:1-3 ESV “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” We have troubles in our lives. We go through difficulties. We have questions sometimes … Continue reading He Leads Us in Paths of Righteousness
His Word, His Ways
Isaiah 2:2-3 ESV “It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills; and all the nations shall flow to it, and many peoples shall come, and say: ‘Come, let … Continue reading His Word, His Ways
Keep on Speaking the Truth
Acts 4:13 ESV “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.” I love how this states that the religious rulers and elders in the temple of God recognized that Peter and John had … Continue reading Keep on Speaking the Truth
Believe the Truth
Acts 4:5-12 ESV “On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, ‘By what power or by what name did … Continue reading Believe the Truth
Run With It 