Salvation is Nearer to Us Now

Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love … Continue reading Salvation is Nearer to Us Now

The Importance of Context

I was on Facebook today. A friend of mine posted a short video talk by Pastor Jim Cymbala, of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. Pastor Cymbala posted it on his Facebook page three days ago, so that should be on February 17, 2022, since today is February 20, 2022. The talk is addressed to Christians. If you … Continue reading The Importance of Context

Is Your Church Alive? How?

Revelation 3:1-6 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for … Continue reading Is Your Church Alive? How?

If God is For Us, then..

Romans 8:31-34 ESV “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's … Continue reading If God is For Us, then..

Seeking to Establish Your Own Righteousness

Romans 10:1-4 ESV “Brothers, my heart's desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to … Continue reading Seeking to Establish Your Own Righteousness

What the World Needs Now is Love

If you are reading this, you are probably on the internet. So, if you are able, get a hold of a Bible, or get on biblegateway.com, or on biblehub.com, or on any other site where you can read the Bible in context, and read all of 1st John, the whole book. It is short, so … Continue reading What the World Needs Now is Love

Yes Lord, But Let Me

Luke 9:57-62 ESV As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” To another he said, “Follow me.” But he … Continue reading Yes Lord, But Let Me

Everyone Loving and Practicing Sin Hates Jesus

John 3:16 ESV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” God is Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit. So, the Son is also God. So, not only did the Father give his only begotten Son, but the … Continue reading Everyone Loving and Practicing Sin Hates Jesus

We Will Have Days Like This

Psalms 20:1-3 ESV “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah” We all have days … Continue reading We Will Have Days Like This

Salvation is Progressive Sanctification

1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading Salvation is Progressive Sanctification