“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9 You have been born of the Spirit, for you have been regenerated thru the washing of … [Read more…]
The apostle John writes to Gaius as a father to his son, praying that he may prosper. “1 The elder to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. “2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and testified … [Read more…]
The letter has no definite outline, being a pastoral instruction more than a doctrinal discussion. After the address we may distinguish eight groups of admonitions, joined in a rather loose fashion, all presenting the topic: The Christian as he should be, a perfect man of God: 1) An admonition to steadfastness in temptations which test … [Read more…]
Joseph had heart for our God and Father and His people. God trusted him to do His will. He took this proverb to heart and applied it in all his ways: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will … [Read more…]
Psalm 25 is a primer for our spiritual encouragement and understanding. This Psalm was written by David during the old covenant about 2,000 years before Messiah Jesus fulfilled it and God poured out His Spirit on all flesh. All who are born again by the Spirit can comprehend spiritual things like all Scripture is inspired … [Read more…]
Faith in God and the blessings He has given us in Messiah brings a true heart, full assurance of faith and a clean conscience. “… let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Hebrews … [Read more…]
Conform to this world is the enchantment of the heathen. It’s roots in sorcery are not apparent to many Christians. It is becoming readily apparent that the many chants of political correctness require conformity to this world. Yet, primarily for popularity and monetary reasons, many church leaders have succumbed to the wants of people who … [Read more…]
Now who will harm you if you become imitators of that which is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”✡ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a … [Read more…]
God has called you and me into His kingdom and glory to walk holy, sanctified before Him. He has made you and me holy, sanctified ones, saints. In your walk with the Lord, sanctified before Him, you live as one whose body is a temple of God. You speak the truth in love. You love … [Read more…]
Being spiritually useful and productive glorifies the name of our Lord Jesus in us. Not only that, we are glorified in him. Paul actually prayed that for the Thessalonians and us. To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill … [Read more…]