It takes God given guts to be salt and light in this dark world. Jesus had God given guts. He is our example. After proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom of God and enduring much persecution for 3 years, Jesus endured the cross for us. Since this is Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Last Supper, going … [Read more…]
Comprehending and applying the be nots help us mature in all ways in Messiah. Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Jesus said be not afraid. Mat 14:27 … [Read more…]
God’s love motivates us. (1 Cor 13). Our ministry is God loving through us (Eph 4:6). The kingdom of God is in the Spirit (Ro 14:17-18) and God pours His love into our hearts by His Spirit (Ro 5:1-5). The fruit of the Spirit begins with love (Gal 5:22-23). “Beloved, let’s love one another, for love is … [Read more…]
Paul reminded Timothy and us that God has given us a spirit of power, love and of wise discretion. Thus, we have heart. Our spirit is built up. The eyes of our heart see God’s hand in our lives, now and for eternity. We have faith in God. We fear (reverence), love and trust in … [Read more…]
James clearly shows us the contrast between the wisdom of the world and the wisdom from above. Pagans think and act in the wisdom of the world, which is unspiritual, sensual, and demonic. Being self confident in their own thinking, they think Christians are unsophisticated dummies. Yet, they are the fools (Psalm 14:1). So they … [Read more…]
The fear of death motivates pagans because they do not believe in the God of the Bible. They dread dying, “having no hope, and without God in the world” (Eph 2:12). Jesus has delivered all who trust in Him from the bondage the devil holds pagans in. Again, “I will put my trust in him.” … [Read more…]
Love Walk Calling Called Call Working Together 1 Working Together 2 In Community 3 To the Sheep Jesus Leads 1 To the Sheep Jesus Leads 2 Walk by the Spirit Work of Faith Partake of the Divine Nature As Parents 1 As Parents 2 To Those Without Jesus Taught Right Living Training in Right Living … [Read more…]
1 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 15. Kretzmann’s Popular Commentary1921 Of the Resurrection of the Dead. 1 Cor. 15, 1-58. (1 Cor 15:1-58) The facts of Christ’s resurrection: V. 1. Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand, v. 2. by which also ye are saved, if … [Read more…]
Jesus said to the multitude: “Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock.” Jesus came to a multitude of Jews who were under the law and brought grace and truth John 1:10-18. He preached to the heart, … [Read more…]
Doing right is what God has created us to do. “For we are his workmanship, created† in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time† for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10 CSB 3 This is how we know† that we know him: if we keep his commands.† 4 The one who says, “I have … [Read more…]