Paul was being persecuted for his walk of faith in Jesus Christ and for the message of the gospel of our salvation. He was in prison for preaching Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead. But it wasn’t just him who was under attack, for his enemy was truly against Jesus Christ and his … Continue reading Honoring Christ with Our Lives
This is the Love of God
That We Keep His Commandments 1 John 5:1-3 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 … Continue reading This is the Love of God
A Friend Who Loves Me
I saw a meme on Facebook the other day that jumped out at me because of its message. For, I believed its message was false, and that it was misleading, for I believed that it was painting a false image of who God is and of our relationship with him as followers of Jesus Christ. … Continue reading A Friend Who Loves Me
Judging Others Falsely
Not according to the flesh 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 ESV “I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away! — I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness … Continue reading Judging Others Falsely
Mismatched!
2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 7:1 ESV “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the … Continue reading Mismatched!
Don’t Receive God’s Grace in Vain
2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 6:1-2 ESV “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. “Working together with … Continue reading Don’t Receive God’s Grace in Vain
They Refuse to Love the Truth
A Strong Delusion 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 ESV “The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, … Continue reading They Refuse to Love the Truth
They Wage War Against Your Soul
Put it All Away I 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 followers of Jesus … Continue reading They Wage War Against Your Soul
Your Hope Fully on the Grace
As Obedient Children 1 Peter 1:13-16 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you … Continue reading Your Hope Fully on the Grace
The Lukewarm Church of Today
Neither Cold nor Hot Revelation 3:14-16 NIV “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: “These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because … Continue reading The Lukewarm Church of Today
Run With It 