Ephesians 2:1-3 NASB “And you were dead in your offenses and sins, in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience. Among them we too all previously lived in the … Continue reading The Best Place to Be
Their Actions are Against the Lord
Isaiah 3:8-9 NASB “For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen, Because their speech and their actions are against the Lord, To rebel against His glorious presence. The expression of their faces testifies against them, And they display their sin like Sodom; They do not even conceal it. Woe to them! For they have done … Continue reading Their Actions are Against the Lord
Blessed are You Who Weep Now
Luke 6:20-21 NASB “And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.’” When we read all the teachings … Continue reading Blessed are You Who Weep Now
Difficult Times Will Come
2 Timothy 3:1-5 NASB “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, … Continue reading Difficult Times Will Come
Thankful for My Church Family
2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 NASB “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is only fitting, because your faith is increasing abundantly, and the love of each and every one of you toward one another grows ever greater. As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches … Continue reading Thankful for My Church Family
For IF We Died with Him
2 Timothy 2:11-13 ESV “The statement is trustworthy: “For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; If we endure, we will also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He will also deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” I don’t know how many … Continue reading For IF We Died with Him
Sin is a Heart Issue
Matthew 5:27-28 ESV “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Sin is a heart issue. “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual … Continue reading Sin is a Heart Issue
Fight the Good Fight
1 Timothy 6:3-4 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing.” A Different Doctrine What is the predominant doctrine being taught today in the gatherings of the … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight
Love God and Hate Evil
Psalms 97:1, 6-7 ESV “The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” What are worthless idols? They are … Continue reading Love God and Hate Evil
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
The Apostle Paul wrote this as a letter to Timothy, but that doesn’t mean that some or all of it can’t be applied to our lives in some way. For, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped … Continue reading A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
Run With It 