1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 NIV “Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘Peace and safety,’ destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains … Continue reading While People are Saying
You’re Standing Firm? Be Careful!
Psalms 95:6-7 NIV “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care.” When I think of us worshipping our Lord, what always comes to mind is this: “Therefore, I urge you, … Continue reading You’re Standing Firm? Be Careful!
Rejoicing with the Truth
1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NIV “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, … Continue reading Rejoicing with the Truth
Is the Old Truly Gone?
The Apostle Paul had just finished talking about how God has fashioned us for the purpose that we should deny self and take up our cross daily and follow Jesus, though not in those same exact words, but with the same meaning behind the words (2 Co 5:1-5; cf. Lu 9:23-26; Eph 4:17-24). Then, he … Continue reading Is the Old Truly Gone?
Our Engagement to Christ
Paul is giving testimony here of his faith and of the faith of Timothy. He shared about the hardships and the persecutions they faced for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. And he gave witness to the fact that he and Timothy had conducted themselves with integrity and godly sincerity. He said, “Now it is … Continue reading Our Engagement to Christ
Love and Faithfulness
Psalms 85:1-3 NIV “You, Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. You set aside all your wrath and turned from your fierce anger.” Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners, but not just to forgive them … Continue reading Love and Faithfulness
There are Conditions
Isaiah 43:10-13 NIV “’You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord,‘and my servant whom I have chosen,so that you may know and believe meand understand that I am he.Before me no god was formed,nor will there be one after me.I, even I, am the Lord,and apart from me there is no savior.I have revealed and saved … Continue reading There are Conditions
We Will Have Trouble
John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Trouble in the World As the year 2020 is now coming to an end, and as we reflect back over all the events … Continue reading We Will Have Trouble
Needing an Eye Exam?
John 1:1-5 NIV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. … Continue reading Needing an Eye Exam?
Don’t You Know Me?
John 14:5-11 “Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From … Continue reading Don’t You Know Me?
Run With It 