on the theme of dying in our sin and living in Christ. I believe that as we deeply reflect on God’s Word, we can usually see a connection to Christ and to us-and-Christ. That’s what I try to do in this sermon. I hope it is an encouragement to you!
Scripture on The Future Many people right now are thinking about the future. Our world seems to be falling apart, people are dying, viruses are spreading, racial injustice is taking place, and whatever this season seems to be bringing, we can be sure that we will face another season in th...
These verses speak of strong people with convictions, delivering an answer that takes guts, but in a gentle, even a weak way, depending on the truth of the matter to sway the hearer rather than the volume of the message. How awesome is the communication of truth dependent on it’s own ...
Now, let’s turn to the 96 times the plural version of the word “saint” is used -33 times in the Old Testament and 65 times in the New Testament. Since this study is not exhaustive, let’s focus on a few examples to understand the requirement for “sainthood.” The Book of Psalms...
On Lord's-day Evening, August 25th, 1889. "Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; and looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God." -- John 1:35-36. YOU ALL KNOW the old, old story. The world was lost; God must punish sin; He...
Dear Heavenly Father, please teach all of us how to focus our minds on things above. Guide our hearts away from earthly things. Remove from our minds any lustful habits that hindered us from obeying Your will and Your ways. Completely, order our steps in Your Word King Jesus, please order...
After Jesus resurrected, the apostles were very pleased and spread Jesus's word as eyewitnesses Oral tradition Passed on through the kerygma or the key points of Jesus. The worship of Christian's help preserve teachings, prayers, key events. Catechesis also helped people converting to Christianity...
In Jesus’ day, several blends of wine were homemade and wine vinegar was used as an assuage(*) medicinal. The soldiers’ gesture was actuallyhelpingto mitigate some of Jesus’ pain. (Jesus ‘Rocked’ my boat by enlightening me as to the real motive of those enemy soldiers on Jesus’ ...
Verse 11 — The LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the LORD, for the LORD is about to pass by.” Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there...
Many have the mistaken notion that the Pastor, Bishop, Elder, or so-called Priest are called to live on a higher spiritual plane than the so-called laity. However, there can be no higher spiritual life than that which all believers are clearly called to in Scripture. The call to "walk ...