“For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death. But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in … Continue reading When You Were Slaves to Sin
Encouragement
Are We to Continue in Sin?
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? Therefore we … Continue reading Are We to Continue in Sin?
The Wages of Sin is Death
Probably since 2017 the Lord Jesus has been having me use Bible Gateway and their “Verse of the Day” passage of Scripture as the passage that I am to study and to write on each day, only usually extending to the whole chapter and/or beyond, but not the whole chapter in one writing, but divided … Continue reading The Wages of Sin is Death
Do Not Fall for The Lies
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of … Continue reading Do Not Fall for The Lies
We Must Be Doers of The Word
“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.” (James 1:19-21 NASB’95) … Continue reading We Must Be Doers of The Word
Widows and Orphans
We read in James 1:27: "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world." Has anyone on here studied this subject biblically and with regard historically as to what the situation was with orphans and widows … Continue reading Widows and Orphans
The Testing of Our Faith
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood … Continue reading The Testing of Our Faith
Pray for Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me … Continue reading Pray for Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
The Whole Armor of God
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given … Continue reading The Whole Armor of God
Run With It 