“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my … Continue reading For the Greater Progress of The Gospel
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Approving the Things that are Excellent
“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to … Continue reading Approving the Things that are Excellent
A Manner Worthy of The Gospel
The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church in Philippi giving them some words of encouragement as well as exhortation. And he shared with them some of his experiences of being persecuted for the sake of the name of Jesus and for the sake of the gospel of our salvation. And he shared with … Continue reading A Manner Worthy of The Gospel
Whoever Keeps His Word
“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.” (1 John … Continue reading Whoever Keeps His Word
Make Straight Paths for Your Walk
“All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is … Continue reading Make Straight Paths for Your Walk
In God There is No Darkness
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 NASB1995) This verse, taken from the Scriptures, is another that is largely being taught out of context, and it is being used to teach that all you have to do … Continue reading In God There is No Darkness
Pray in The Spirit Always
“With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery … Continue reading Pray in The Spirit Always
The Gift of God
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 KJV) This one (singular) verse is one of the most misquoted and misinterpreted passages of Scripture in the New Testament related to the gospel of our salvation. They do teach that we who … Continue reading The Gift of God
I Heard His Word
God’s love to me, it did impartHis written Word, right from the start.From infanthood I heard His Word.From birth on up His Word I heard. In Sunday School, Church service, too,And Wednesday nights, His Word was due.In Bible studies, backyard clubs,No Bible lessons did we snub. In Youth group and in Pioneer Girls,And Youth for … Continue reading I Heard His Word
Enduring Trials and Tribulations
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive … Continue reading Enduring Trials and Tribulations
Run With It 