Isaiah 62:1-3 NIV “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth … Continue reading When our Salvation will be Complete
Songs
They Do Not Look to God
“Be the Gospel” Acts 4:15-17 ESV “But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, saying, ‘What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. But in order … Continue reading They Do Not Look to God
Watch Out for Flim-Flam Artists
John 10:1-5,10 ESV “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his … Continue reading Watch Out for Flim-Flam Artists
Denying the Power and Authority of God
Psalms 14:1-3 ESV “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. “The Lord looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. “They have all turned aside; together … Continue reading Denying the Power and Authority of God
Come Out of Her, My People
An Open Letter to All Believers in Jesus Christ To all believers in Jesus Christ on the internet – on social media or in the blogging world or on Christian discussion sites, etc. Why is it that so many of you (perhaps primarily in America) will promote politicians and political parties and try to get … Continue reading Come Out of Her, My People
To Open Eyes that are Blind
Isaiah 42:5-9 ESV “Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the people on it and spirit to those who walk in it: ‘I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness; I will take … Continue reading To Open Eyes that are Blind
Bad Circumstances, Good Results
Philippians 1:12-14 ESV “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord … Continue reading Bad Circumstances, Good Results
He Delivered Me from all My Fears
Psalms 34:1-3 ESV “I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad. Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together!” Life has its ups and downs. Some days … Continue reading He Delivered Me from all My Fears
Judged by What we Do
“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him … Continue reading Judged by What we Do
Like a Wave of the Sea
Don’t Teeter-Totter James 1:5-8 ESV “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by … Continue reading Like a Wave of the Sea
