“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received me...
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9(NIV)Read the Chapter Friday, October 25, 2024 ...
but left here to serve as His representatives to the lost, that we “may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Pet 2:9). We are not to participate in worldly affairs that exclude God, but are to “walk as children...
Another example even before the exodus was when God called Moses to be Israel’s leader and bring His people out of Egypt. Moses gave every excuse in the book as to why he couldn’t (and I am sure I would have done the same). But God had all the details worked out and would equi...
but with the leaven of purity and sanctity. I wrote to you by letter, not to mingle with sexual sinners. But I say not, with the sexual sinners who are in the world… that you don’t mix, if anyone is called a brother and is a sexual sinner, or avaricious, or an idol-worshipper...
The Preparation of the Bride– Scripture reveals various aspects of the Bride’s preparation, which is accomplished by the Holy Spirit, and with the cooperation of the Bride. The Making of an Overcomer: (Part 1) The Wrestling of Rachel– In the messages addressed to thecalled-outpeople in ...
John Newton’s life story is a powerful example of transformation. Once hardened by his role in the slave trade, he lived in spiritual darkness. But during a fierce storm, when he feared for his life, he cried out to God in desperation, and his prayer was answered. God spared him, ope...
Scripture Lesson:He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time,(2 Timothy 1:9 NIV) ...
My initial approach to resolving the issue of whether or not the so-called sign gifts of the Spirit continue today, revolved around determining what exactly these verses in 1 Corinthians 13 mean: ”Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongue...
Love of Sin: John wrote, “the Light has come into the world, but people loved the darkness rather than the Light, because their deeds were evil” (John 3:19). To “love the darkness” means they are committed to Satan’s values and world-system that brings them power and carnal plea...