“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in … Continue reading False Prophets & Destructive Heresies
Faith
The Prophetic Word
“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.” (2 Peter 1:19 NASB1995) In context, the “prophetic word” is in regard to the coming of our … Continue reading The Prophetic Word
Killed for Our Christian Witness
“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written, ‘For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ But in all these things we overwhelmingly … Continue reading Killed for Our Christian Witness
We Are Under Obligation
“So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh— for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are being led by the … Continue reading We Are Under Obligation
Are You Called According to His Purpose?
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NASB1995) If we are loving God, what should that look like in our lives? It means that we are preferring what God prefers, which is all … Continue reading Are You Called According to His Purpose?
In Troubled Times
On March 21, 2020, I did my first video talk (devotion) titled, “In Troubled Times.” It was during the beginning of the Covid Pandemic, but the message is not limited to just that period of time. For it is a message of hope and healing during times of trouble and distress, which definitely applies to … Continue reading In Troubled Times
By Way of Reminder
“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying … Continue reading By Way of Reminder
Godliness and Self-Control
“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and … Continue reading Godliness and Self-Control
Partakers of The Divine Nature
“For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” (2 Peter 1:4 NASB1995) We live in a present age, at least here in the USA, we do, when … Continue reading Partakers of The Divine Nature
The Faithful God
“Know therefore that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 NASB1995) This was taught to God’s people (Jews only) under the Old Covenant, but this was also taught to God’s … Continue reading The Faithful God