This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him.1 John 5:14-15 You are made new Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the ...
It is not what the world says about us that matters. What matters is who I am in Christ according to God. When up against a bully, even when that bully is looking at me in the mirror, I focus on who I am in Christ.And knowing who I am in Christ gives me the strength and wisd...
It is human nature to grow discouraged at times. Our finite being does not have the perspective of an infinite God, a God who has a plan; a plan established before the foundation of the world. We humans are stuck in our own time-warp, one that reflects our desires and wishes, not ne...
With the work of Christ on the cross, the cost of sin was paid. Because of His action, there is now access to God the Father. The barrier has been taken down and humanity who believes in Christ can be in the presence of God. The door to the Temple is open. The veil has been to...
Enoch was one of only two people in the Bible who were said to have been chosen to escape death by God, the other beingElijah. What an incredible life he must have lived serving God! Enoch is a significant figure in Jewish and Christian tradition. He is seen as a model of righteousness...
Who was Paul in the Bible? There is much we can learn from the life of the apostle Paul. Far from ordinary, Paul was given the opportunity to do extraordinary things for the kingdom of God. The story of Paul is a story of redemption in Jesus Christ and a testimony that no one is ...
18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. (Acts 15:13-18, quoting Amos 9:11-12) Contrary to what dispensationalism teaches, the Bible makes it clear that Israel and the church are not two distinct peoples. Nor has the church replaced Israel is God’s plan...
68 When they arrived at the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings toward the rebuilding of the house of God on its site. 69 According to their ability they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics[b] of gold, 5,000 minas...
to the mighty God.[ar]22For though your people, Israel, are as numerous as[as]the sand on the seashore, only a remnant will come back.[at]Destruction has been decreed;[au]just punishment[av]is about to engulf you.[aw]23The SovereignLordof Heaven’s Armies is certainly ready to carry...
(3 min vid) Knowing the Bible isn’t Knowing Jesus WarningThePeople “Whoever practices sin is dominated by the enemy of God, the Devil.” “By keeping yourself busy you ignore the true state of your soul.” “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from...