Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should … Continue reading Do Not Let Yourselves Be Deceived
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Seek First the Kingdom of God
Matthew 6:33 ESV “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” If you start reading this passage, beginning with verse 25, you will learn that Jesus is talking here about us not being anxious and worried and fearful about our lives, and about what … Continue reading Seek First the Kingdom of God
He Will Make Straight Our Paths
Proverbs 3:5-8 ESV “Trust in the Lord with all your heart,and do not lean on your own understanding.In all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make straight your paths.Be not wise in your own eyes;fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.” So, what does … Continue reading He Will Make Straight Our Paths
In Which You Once Walked
Ephesians 2:1-7 ESV “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our … Continue reading In Which You Once Walked
The Spirit of Wisdom
Ephesians 1:15-18 ESV “For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit … Continue reading The Spirit of Wisdom
But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
Hebrews 10:26-31 ESV “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the … Continue reading But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
Keep the Faith! Keep Pressing On!
I am being impressed of the Lord Jesus today to write a word of personal testimony. So, for some of you, this will be repetitious, while for others of you this may be new to you. I believe there is someone who will read this today who will need to hear this word of encouragement, … Continue reading Keep the Faith! Keep Pressing On!
The Word of Truth
Ephesians 1:11-14 ESV “In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you … Continue reading The Word of Truth
Redemption, Forgiveness, and Grace
Ephesians 1:7-10 ESV “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan … Continue reading Redemption, Forgiveness, and Grace
Whoever Says, “I Know Him”
1 John 2:1-6 ESV “My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the … Continue reading Whoever Says, “I Know Him”
Run With It 