Who’s in Control?

Titus 2:1 ESV But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. All of us, who are in Christ Jesus, by faith in him, are teachers of the Word in one way or another. We may not all have the gift of teaching, but we teach others every day by our own lifestyles, by … Continue reading Who’s in Control?

Aim to Please Him

2 Corinthians 5:1-5 ESV For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may … Continue reading Aim to Please Him

We are for His Praise

Isaiah 43:16-21 ESV Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth chariot and horse, army and warrior; they lie down, they cannot rise, they are extinguished, quenched like a wick: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I … Continue reading We are for His Praise

If You Love Me

John 14:15, 21, 23-24 NASB (Jesus speaking) “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him.” “If anyone loves … Continue reading If You Love Me

Lest We Forget

An Allegory The Characters: Eros – the Institutional church – man-made, market-driven, flesh-driven Jess – the true church – true believers in Jesus Christ, body of Christ Flash – the false gospel – self-serving, denying Christ, destroys true gospel Salt – the true gospel – death with Christ to sin, living to his righteousness The … Continue reading Lest We Forget

Looking for a Savior?

Luke 2:25 NASB And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. Many people today are looking for a savior. They are looking for kings and rulers who will rule justly and who … Continue reading Looking for a Savior?