Therefore, since Messiah suffered for us in the flesh (1 Pe 3:18), arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh [is done with sin/pepautai], that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of … [Read more…]
We who believe the gospel can expect retaliation from the worldly. That statement is illustrated by the experience of the Bereans and our own with the worldly. The brothers [and sisters] immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were … [Read more…]
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t boast and don’t lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is … [Read more…]
…so as to glorify the name of our Lord Jesus among you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and Lord Jesus Christ.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 NASB In order to fully comprehend what it means to glorify the name of our Lord Jesus, we need to take in what Paul was … [Read more…]
It is high time for all Christians around the world to Stand up, stand up for Jesus! and against the Left’s worldview. The Lefts worldview is big enough to accommodate all of the works of the flesh (Gal 5:19-21). In our 2016 Presidential Election campaigns and debates, the Left exemplified or endorsed all of the … [Read more…]
Stand up, stand up for Jesus! ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss: From vict’ry unto vict’ry, His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey: Forth to the mighty conflict, … [Read more…]
The Spirit is the One who gives life. The flesh doesn’t help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. John 6:63 HCSB When we celebrate The Lord’s Supper, we spiritually participate in the prophetic sign of the New Covenant, remembering Jesus’ death till He comes. These are … [Read more…]
Kingdomview—We get the kingdomview from the Bible. Jesus proclaimed the gospel of the kingdom and described the present and the eternal of the kingdom of God in detail. Jesus’ gospel is recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospel of the kingdom is further expounded by the apostles in Acts and the epistles. We … [Read more…]
Live like free people, and do not use your freedom as an excuse for doing evil. Instead, be God’s servants. Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king. 1 Peter 2:16-17 ISV Prior to that exhortation, Peter tells us how God has set us free. “The God and … [Read more…]
In Him [Christ] also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His [God our Father’s] purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ, be to the praise of His glory. Eph 1:11-12 There is a huge … [Read more…]