Ephesians 2:1-3 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 … Continue reading But Faith Changes Us
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We Must Obey God Rather Than Men
This is good. But it has to be taken in context of the true church, not in the context of institutions of men called "churches." The true church must obey God rather than men when men say we must disobey God. https://youtu.be/t2ixUp5KKn8
Distancing From God
An Original Work / July 26, 2020 Distancing, distancing from their God, Many, many are a fraud. Turbulent, turbulent, round and round, Many ne’er get off the ground. Honoring, honoring not their Lord, Idols, idols they adore. Sacrifice, sacrifice to their gods, Idols they, instead, applaud. Minist’ring, minist’ring, not in faith, They trap people with … Continue reading Distancing From God
The Lord is My Portion
Psalm 119:57-60 ESV “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.” The Lord … Continue reading The Lord is My Portion
Seared Consciences
Matthew 15:19-20a ESV “For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander. These are what defile a person.” What is meant here by the heart? The heart (kardia in Greek) is also translated as mind, character, inner self, will, and the center of our being. It is also … Continue reading Seared Consciences
Are We Shining as Lights?
Philippians 2:12-13 ESV “Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” In the verses … Continue reading Are We Shining as Lights?
Scoffers Have Come
2 Peter 3:1-2 ESV “This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.” What predictions … Continue reading Scoffers Have Come
No More Fakery!
Psalm 24:1-2 ESV “The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.” Amen! God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – not only created the earth and all who dwell therein, but it belongs … Continue reading No More Fakery!
Prayer of the Righteous
Proverbs 15 ESV (Select verses) A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. I am going to enter this subject here with fear and trembling, so please hear me out. First off, I am … Continue reading Prayer of the Righteous
On Some Points
Romans 15:14 ESV “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another." If we are in Christ Jesus, by God-given faith in him, and if we have died with him to sin, and if we are living to him … Continue reading On Some Points
Run With It 