Sin and Salvation When we are born into this world we are born in the image of Adam with sin natures. We are separate from God because of our sin and we all fall short of attaining God’s divine approval and his righteousness because of our sins. We are enemies of God. We are destined … Continue reading Are we Waiting for Him?
Where Satan Dwells
Revelation 2:12-13 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who … Continue reading Where Satan Dwells
Do Not Be Dismayed
A History Lesson The children of Israel, God’s chosen people of that time, were being held in captivity in Egypt, treated as slaves. So God sent Moses (assisted by his brother Aaron) to go and tell Pharaoh to “Let my people go.” But Pharaoh did not comply and so God sent a series of plagues … Continue reading Do Not Be Dismayed
While There’s Still Time
Isaiah 55:6-9 ESV “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts … Continue reading While There’s Still Time
False Intimacy with God
1 John 5:1-5 ESV “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For this is the love of … Continue reading False Intimacy with God
Are You Embittered?
Psalms 73:1-3, 21-22 ESV A Psalm of Asaph. “Truly God is good to Israel,to those who are pure in heart.But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled,my steps had nearly slipped.For I was envious of the arrogantwhen I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” “When my soul was embittered,when I was pricked in heart,I … Continue reading Are You Embittered?
Pleasing God or Pleasing Self?
An Urging to Surrender All Romans 12:1 ESV “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” This is a strong encouragement, an exhortation, and an urging (insisting upon), so this is not a casual … Continue reading Pleasing God or Pleasing Self?
Agreeing with God About our Sin
1 John 1:5-6 ESV “This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” Jesus Christ did not die … Continue reading Agreeing with God About our Sin
No Wedding Garment
Matthew 22:1-7 ESV And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, … Continue reading No Wedding Garment
Who We Ought to Be
2 Peter 3:10 “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.” After Jesus Christ died on that cross … Continue reading Who We Ought to Be
Run With It 