“But it was because of the false brethren secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to bring us into bondage. But we did not yield in subjection to them for even an hour, so that the truth of the gospel would remain … Continue reading In Order to Bring Us Into Bondage
Getting Our Counsel From God
“For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it; and I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries among my countrymen, being more extremely zealous for my ancestral traditions. But when God, who had … Continue reading Getting Our Counsel From God
Are You Striving to Please Humans?
“For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ. For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. … Continue reading Are You Striving to Please Humans?
Christianity as America’s National Religion?
“They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them.” (Galatians 4:17 NASB1995) It is good if you can read the entire book of Galatians in order to get the full picture of what was going on here. But basically there was a group of Judaizers … Continue reading Christianity as America’s National Religion?
Rescued from Slavery to Sin
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen. “I am amazed that you are so quickly … Continue reading Rescued from Slavery to Sin
But The Lord Helped Me
“You pushed me violently so that I was falling,But the Lord helped me.The Lord is my strength and song,And He has become my salvation.” (Psalm 118:13-14 NASB1995) If we are the Lord’s servants and messengers, and if we are taking the truth of the gospel to the people of the world, we should expect that … Continue reading But The Lord Helped Me
Fake, Deceptive, Conniving
“From my distress I called upon the Lord;The Lord answered me and set me in a large place.The Lord is for me; I will not fear;What can man do to me?The Lord is for me among those who help me;Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me.It is better to take refuge … Continue reading Fake, Deceptive, Conniving
For a Sincere Love
“Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart, for you have been born again not of seed which is perishable but imperishable, that is, through the living and enduring word of God.” (1 Peter 1:22-23 NASB1995) This is … Continue reading For a Sincere Love
An X-Ray of Our Hearts
“If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as … Continue reading An X-Ray of Our Hearts
Do Not Be Worried
“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, … Continue reading Do Not Be Worried
Run With It 