“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading According to His Great Mercy
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Unrequited Love
“Hear the word of the Lord,You rulers of Sodom;Give ear to the instruction of our God,You people of Gomorrah.‘What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?’Says the Lord.‘I have had enough of burnt offerings of ramsAnd the fat of fed cattle;And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.When you come to … Continue reading Unrequited Love
Have You Abandoned The Lord?
“Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth;For the Lord speaks,‘Sons I have reared and brought up,But they have revolted against Me.’”“Alas, sinful nation,People weighed down with iniquity,Offspring of evildoers,Sons who act corruptly!They have abandoned the Lord,They have despised the Holy One of Israel,They have turned away from Him.” “How the faithful city has become a … Continue reading Have You Abandoned The Lord?
If You Consent and Obey
“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight.Cease to do evil,Learn to do good;Seek justice,Reprove the ruthless,Defend the orphan,Plead for the widow. “’Come now, and let us reason together,’Says the Lord,‘Though your sins are as scarlet,They will be as white as snow;Though they are red like crimson,They will be like … Continue reading If You Consent and Obey
In Their Devices, Do You Walk?
“The statutes of OmriAnd all the works of the house of Ahab are observed;And in their devices you walk.Therefore I will give you up for destructionAnd your inhabitants for derision,And you will bear the reproach of My people.” (Micah 6:16 NASB1995) This is about people who claim to be the people of God, but who … Continue reading In Their Devices, Do You Walk?
A Man in The Wicked House
The voice of the Lord will call to the city—And it is sound wisdom to fear Your name:“Hear, O tribe. Who has appointed its time?10 “Is there yet a man in the wicked house,Along with treasures of wickednessAnd a short measure that is cursed?11 “Can I justify wicked scalesAnd a bag of deceptive weights?12 “For … Continue reading A Man in The Wicked House
What Does The Lord Require of You?
“Hear now what the Lord is saying,‘Arise, plead your case before the mountains,And let the hills hear your voice.Listen, you mountains, to the indictment of the Lord,And you enduring foundations of the earth,Because the Lord has a case against His people;Even with Israel He will dispute.My people, what have I done to you,And how have … Continue reading What Does The Lord Require of You?
Ready for Every Good Deed
“Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and pleasures, spending our life in malice and envy, … Continue reading Ready for Every Good Deed
Fitting For Sound Doctrine
“To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.” “But as for you, speak the … Continue reading Fitting For Sound Doctrine
What God’s Grace is Really All About
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us … Continue reading What God’s Grace is Really All About
Run With It 