John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” To follow Jesus Christ is to obey him and his commands (New Covenant). It is to follow him in truth and in righteousness, and … Continue reading Choosing Light or Darkness
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Did You Receive God’s Grace in Vain?
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 ESV “Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, ‘In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of … Continue reading Did You Receive God’s Grace in Vain?
God Leads the Humble
Psalms 25:4-5 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.” When we believe in Jesus Christ with God-given faith, it is not just to have our … Continue reading God Leads the Humble
To Love and Good Works
Video Talk Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” “But exhort one another every day, as long as … Continue reading To Love and Good Works
Grace for the Humble and Repentant
James 4:1-3 ESV “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and … Continue reading Grace for the Humble and Repentant
With Humility, Tears, and Trials
Acts 20:17-21 ESV “Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to them: “You yourselves know how I lived among you the whole time from the first day that I set foot in Asia, serving the Lord … Continue reading With Humility, Tears, and Trials
Open Letter to Pastors Repeat
The Lord Jesus gave me this open letter to pastors to write on February 19, 2005, so 18 years ago this month. I posted it again a year ago, and today the Lord Jesus led me to post it again. And I believe I am to share it with you today, Monday, February 6, 2023. … Continue reading Open Letter to Pastors Repeat
Backing Up What I Say
Video Talk Acts 20:29-32 ESV “I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after them. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or … Continue reading Backing Up What I Say
Hating the Light; Loving the Darkness
Video Talk John 3:16-21 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Whoever … Continue reading Hating the Light; Loving the Darkness
Doers of the Word
James 1:19-21 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 Doers of the Word
Run With It 