We should read the above verse (and other verses about God changing his mind) as analogous to what the human mind can comprehend. It’s much easier to explain to someone that “God changed his mind” than what actually happened: God knew that we would pray for it when the situation pres...
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Jesus exemplified this love through His death on the cross, where He took on the weight of the world’s sin so that we could be reconciled with God. His sacrifice wasn’t just for a select few; ...
Tastethe bread and wine/juice with prayerful gratitude. Jesus is our Bread ofLifewho satisfies our spiritual hunger, who shed his blood for us so we might one day enjoy heaven with him. May we never become desensitized to the magnitude of his sacrifice. Smellthe fragrance of God’s saints...
4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will. Jesus Made Fully Human 5 It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6 But there is a place where some...
“age to come” for the N.T. writers), Jesus is still reigning from on High and by His Spirit indwelling His people, living stones in a living temple, His body. He also rules over the nations with a rod of iron. This being the situation decreed for“not only in this age but also...
The root of sin is the worship of the self in place of the worship of God. Sin breeds self-made men and women who love to worship their creator — themselves. Sinners want to be free of God’s word, his will, his worship, and his world. Sin turns humanity into treasonous tyrants ...
The Lord reminded me that the battle is His and all I need to do is fix my eyes on Him for strength !! He has got it ALL !! Hallelujah !! Love you Jesus Heb 12:2 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith Terrors of giants surrounded meToo big for me to ...
(If you are the only one in your family who wants a family feast day, just do it. Jesus will be with you, and you will enjoy His presence.) At my house, we have a nice brunch. Then we look back on the previous year. What changes occurred? How are the New Year’s Eve ...
14And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love...
“Thatis my plan for initiating relationship with humans: faith in my Son, Jesus—either looking forward to his coming, or trusting in him for eternal life after his death and resurrection[6].” Elohim then indicated the design sheets strewn on his work table. “Currently in the planning st...