“Such confidence we have through Christ toward God. Not that we are adequate in ourselves to consider anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God, who also made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives … Continue reading Not Adequate Within Ourselves
Faith
Their Minds are Hardened
“Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech, and are not like Moses, who used to put a veil over his face so that the sons of Israel would not look intently at the end of what was fading away. But their minds were hardened; for until this very day at … Continue reading Their Minds are Hardened
According to God’s Purpose
“In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.” (Ephesians 1:11-12 NASB1995) The subject matter is the gospel … Continue reading According to God’s Purpose
Put On The Armor of Light
“Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let … Continue reading Put On The Armor of Light
The Church Under Fire Part 1
On May 26, 2023, the Lord led me to begin to write a short (29 pages total) book titled, “The Church Under Fire.” It is a short book with seven chapters, plus a forward, which talks about the spiritual condition of much of what is the church today, or what is called “the church” today. … Continue reading The Church Under Fire Part 1
A People For God’s Own Possession
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had … Continue reading A People For God’s Own Possession
Needing a Spirit of Wisdom
“For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to … Continue reading Needing a Spirit of Wisdom
According to The Will of God
“Make sure that none of you suffers as a murderer, or thief, or evildoer, or a troublesome meddler; but if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it … Continue reading According to The Will of God
The Fiery Ordeal Among You
“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation. … Continue reading The Fiery Ordeal Among You
Run With It 