Is Salvation Spiritual Retirement Benefits?

“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for “’All flesh is like grassand all its glory like the … Continue reading Is Salvation Spiritual Retirement Benefits?

Holy in All Your Conduct

“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 is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading Holy in All Your Conduct

Salvation Ready to Be Revealed

“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.” … Continue reading Salvation Ready to Be Revealed

I Set My Face Like Flint

“Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “’Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,and before you were born I consecrated you;I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’ “Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But … Continue reading I Set My Face Like Flint

Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint

Select verses Proverbs 29 ESV 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,but blessed is he who keeps the law.19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a … Continue reading Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint

Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright

Select Verses Proverbs 29 ESV 1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,will suddenly be broken beyond healing.3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,but a righteous man sings and rejoices.10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is … Continue reading Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright

Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?

“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. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better … Continue reading Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?

Blessed are the Persecuted of God

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets … Continue reading Blessed are the Persecuted of God

Are You Just Playing Games?

John 10:22-30 NIV “Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.’ “Jesus answered, ‘I did tell … Continue reading Are You Just Playing Games?

Jesus is The Good Shepherd

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a … Continue reading Jesus is The Good Shepherd