Our life in Christ Jesus began the moment we believed in Christ/Messiah Jesus and were born again. (John 3:1-8) God saved us, counting us holy because of the blood of Jesus. In that moment, we were regenerated, born again by the Holy Spirit and made new creatures created in Christ Jesus. Our old being of … [Read more…]
Good character is motivated by our desire to please God our Father. Christ is our example of proven character and our leader. God’s grace helps us grow up in all ways into Christ. The Holy Spirit helps us walk in the way of our Lord. The community of His people is conducive to character development. … [Read more…]
God predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son—to bear the likeness of His Son. and be non-conformed to the world.
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Colossians 4:6 What a let your speech word picture. Paul knew how to say a lot in a few words. As salt savors our food, so our speech is to be with grace seasoned … [Read more…]
Pandemic panic is spread by fear induced by political and Coronavirus lies we hear daily. They are spread by heathens who live in fear of death and are pawns of the devil. Pan in pandemic has a devilish meaning that comes from the name Pan. “The word derives from antiquity and is a tribute to … [Read more…]
1 Don’t fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Also delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you … [Read more…]
“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…]