James 1:19-25 ESV “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. … Continue reading A Doer Who Acts
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Fight the Good Fight of Faith
2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight of Faith
To Suit Their Own Passions
2 Timothy 4:1-5 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time … Continue reading To Suit Their Own Passions
Corrupted in Mind
2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather … Continue reading Corrupted in Mind
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Defining Addiction First of all, what is the meaning of the word “addiction” and who is an “addict”? Addiction is defined as habit, compulsion, dependence, obsession, and craving. And dependence is reliance upon, trust, confidence. And craving is longing, desire, passion, hunger, yearning, etc. And habit is custom, routine, practice, pattern, and addiction. And obsession … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Is God’s Word Our Delight?
Psalms 119:92-93 NIV “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have preserved my life.” God’s Will and Purpose Under the New Covenant we are not under the Mosaic law. We do not have to obey all the liturgical, ceremonial, sacrificial, … Continue reading Is God’s Word Our Delight?
Godly Examples
Philippians 3:17-21 ESV “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is … Continue reading Godly Examples
But I Press On
Philippians 3:10-16 ESV “…that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make … Continue reading But I Press On
Quoting “Who I Am in Christ”
Philippians 3:2-4,7-11 ESV “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh … Continue reading Quoting “Who I Am in Christ”
They Lead God’s People Astray
Jeremiah 23:23-24 ESV “Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord.” Now, I am going to apply this more broadly than … Continue reading They Lead God’s People Astray
Run With It 