Philippians 2:14-18 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading In the Midst Of
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Always Being Prepared
1 Peter 3:13-14 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed.” The word “good” here is not to be defined by human beings, for what we might call “good” might be evil in God’s … Continue reading Always Being Prepared
Are You Ready?
Revelation 12:17 ESV “Then the dragon became furious with the woman and went off to make war on the rest of her offspring, on those who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And he stood on the sand of the sea.” The dragon is another name given to Satan, … Continue reading Are You Ready?
To All Who Listen
I Know Your Tribulation Revelation 2:8-9 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. “‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are … Continue reading To All Who Listen
Letter or Spirit of the Law?
2 Timothy 3:1-5 NASB “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, … Continue reading Letter or Spirit of the Law?
Turn from Evil – Do Good.
1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” When the Scriptures instruct us to … Continue reading Turn from Evil – Do Good.
Shaking the Foundation
Psalm 46:1-3 ESV “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah” Opposition to the Gospel of … Continue reading Shaking the Foundation
Deliver Us from Sinking
Psalm 69:4-8 ESV “More in number than the hairs of my head are those who hate me without cause; mighty are those who would destroy me, those who attack me with lies. What I did not steal must I now restore? O God, you know my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden … Continue reading Deliver Us from Sinking
God Will Bring Healing
Jeremiah 33:1-3 ESV "The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court of the guard: 'Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: Call to me and I will answer you, and … Continue reading God Will Bring Healing
We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
This is good. But it has to be taken in context of the true church, not in the context of institutions of men called "churches." The true church must obey God rather than men when men say we must disobey God. https://youtu.be/t2ixUp5KKn8