“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that … Continue reading The Goodness and Loving Kindness of God
Salvation
God is Not Dead
God is not dead! He is alive!Only in Him will we survive.Morning or noon, late in the day,All on His alter to Him we lay. Loving our Father, who is in heav’n,Jesus, our Lord, our lives are giv’n.Forsaking sin, walk in his love,Blessed by His mercy, gift from above. Fellowship now with Him in truth,Loving … Continue reading God is Not Dead
Sometimes We Need Reminders
Titus 3:1-3 ESV “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions … Continue reading Sometimes We Need Reminders
Training Us to Renounce Ungodliness
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us … Continue reading Training Us to Renounce Ungodliness
The True Church vs The False Church
“Ah, you destroyer,who yourself have not been destroyed,you traitor,whom none has betrayed!When you have ceased to destroy,you will be destroyed;and when you have finished betraying,they will betray you.” (Isaiah 33:1 ESV) The “destroyer” and the “traitor” that the Lord is showing me this morning is that of a false church teaching a false gospel of … Continue reading The True Church vs The False Church
Instructions in Godly Living
"Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, … Continue reading Instructions in Godly Living
In Your Direction
Lead me, Lord, in Your direction,Even if it means correction.You have now my full attention,Whate’er You will choose to mention. Do I love You? Absolutely!Will I serve You? Very truly!Will I bow in full submission?Yes, Lord, as You give me vision. Do I care about the othersWho’re my sisters and my brothers?Yes, Lord, I do … Continue reading In Your Direction
What Accords with Sound Doctrine
“But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1 ESV) If we are to teach what accords with “sound doctrine,” how do we know what is “sound doctrine” and what is not? First of all we must be in genuine relationship with Jesus Christ by faith in him via dying with him … Continue reading What Accords with Sound Doctrine
By Teaching for Shameful Gain
“For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach. One of the Cretans, a prophet of their own, said, ‘Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy … Continue reading By Teaching for Shameful Gain
Run With It 