“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing. For, “The one who desires life, to love and see good days,Must … Continue reading The One Who Desires Life
Faith
Don’t Listen to The Cockroaches
The context here is that of believers in Jesus Christ needing to be those who are putting aside all sinful desires and actions and to long for the pure word of God that they may grow to maturity in Christ and in their salvation. We are to be those who offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable … Continue reading Don’t Listen to The Cockroaches
Called of God to Ministry
Do you remember the story in Luke 7:36-50 of the sinful woman who entered the Pharisee’s house who, standing behind Jesus, at his feet, weeping, began to wet his feet with her tears and with her hair, kissing his feet and anointing them with perfume? And do you recall the Pharisee’s response? He said to … Continue reading Called of God to Ministry
Now Faithful to The Calling
The Church Under Fire Chapter Five Now Faithful to the Calling May 27, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. Recap: Paul was giving his defense to King Agrippa, and so he relayed to him how he had been on the road to Damascus to persecute and perhaps put to death even … Continue reading Now Faithful to The Calling
The Kindness of The Lord
“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. “And coming to Him as to a living stone … Continue reading The Kindness of The Lord
So Jesus Christ Has First Place
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him … Continue reading So Jesus Christ Has First Place
The Faithful in Christ Jesus
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. “We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard … Continue reading The Faithful in Christ Jesus
An Advocate with The Father
“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. “By this … Continue reading An Advocate with The Father
Prefer Not The World
“Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but … Continue reading Prefer Not The World
With Much Cunning and Craftiness
“Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you. “Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to … Continue reading With Much Cunning and Craftiness
Run With It 