“So be strong, act like a man, and observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all you do and wherever you go and that the ...
Phil. 1:20 – as it is my eager expectation and “hope” (not certainty) that I shall not be at all ashamed before Christ. Col. 1:5 – Paul refers to the “hope” (not guarantee) that Christ laid up for us in heaven. Col. 1:23 – provided that you continue in the faith, no...
So, when the Greeks and others say that they were not committed to the care of Peter and his successors, they must confess that they are not of Christ’s sheep, even as the Lord says in John, ‘There is one fold and one shepherd’…Furthermore, that every human creature is subject t...
What if the difficulties that you are having in your marriage is part of greater plan to help you grow closer to your spouse by forcing you to let go of old baggage, resentment, jealousy, and allowing you to trust, relax, to be more open and free in your acceptance of the other? Wha...
Yes, I did, but it does not give you the right to be a jerk down here on earth, and we will all stand before Christ’s bema seat, wherewe will account for the stupid stuff that we did in the flesh. I have this tendency to think we will be thankful that all this broken, earthl...
It is a road map for us to follow, a glimpse into what living a life for Christ truly means. Jesus is in our boat with us. He is giving you instructions. If we listen to him, he will guide our boat and tell us where to drop your nets. However, he will also challenge us to ...
And if Christ is not risen, then our preaching is empty, and your faith is also empty…And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins! Then also those who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished.If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are...
Faith in Christ must be behind our good works in order for it to be considered a work of grace; otherwise, it is a work of law or obligation. Rom. 6:23 – this is why Paul says the “wages” of sin is death. Eternal life is a free gift from God. We cannot obligate God to ...
Next time, we will begin our study of each one separately. Until then, this is my prayer, The grace of theLord Jesus Christand thelove of Godand thefellowship of the Holy Spiritbe with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 Creation Proof Each Week ...
Nor should it be assumed that the placement of the saying here regarding the one who became the son of man, having a sharp sword in the mouth [is problematic]. For he said, ‘I did not come to bring peace on the earth, but a sword,’ and additionally, ‘to penetrate until it ...