Psalms 85:1-3 ESV “Lord, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah You withdrew all your wrath; you turned from your hot anger.” In New Testament times, God the Father sent his only begotten Son Jesus Christ to … Continue reading Will You Not Revive Us?
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Are You in Need of Rest?
Matthew 11:28-30 ESV “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” All … Continue reading Are You in Need of Rest?
The Midst of Much Conflict
1 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV “For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict.” When God … Continue reading The Midst of Much Conflict
Is it Evident You’ve Been Chosen?
1 Thessalonians 1:4-7 “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. And you … Continue reading Is it Evident You’ve Been Chosen?
Do You Love Your Sins More?
John 3:19-21 ESV “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what … Continue reading Do You Love Your Sins More?
Give Light to Those in Darkness
Luke 1:68-75 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, that we should be saved from our enemies … Continue reading Give Light to Those in Darkness
Pain and Suffering
Pain and suff’ring, be like Jesus Who from our sins He did free us. Complications, not vacations, Is our status, is what frees us. “How so,” you may ask, “Do now tell How our suff’ring frees us from hell?” In our suff’ring die now to sin So that vict’ry in Christ you’ll win. Share with … Continue reading Pain and Suffering
All For the Glory of God
Philippians 1:3-6 ESV “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you … Continue reading All For the Glory of God
What does it Mean to be “In Christ”?
Summary Romans 8:1-4 This passage begins in verse one by letting us know that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. It does not say that there is no condemnation “for those professing to know Jesus Christ.” So, just because you make a profession of faith in Jesus Christ it doesn’t … Continue reading What does it Mean to be “In Christ”?
Making Enemies by Telling the Truth
If You Are If you are a genuine follower of Jesus Christ, and if you are one who is walking in obedience to the Lord and who is no longer living in addiction to sin, and who is sharing the truth of the gospel, and who is exposing the lies of our enemy, Satan, though … Continue reading Making Enemies by Telling the Truth
Run With It 