Jesus shows us that heathens are judged by their own unbelief. Because, they “loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.” John 3:19b “Nicodemus heard from the mouth of Jesus the complete account of the way of salvation, a salvation which is absolutely all-encompassing.” Kretzmann We read the complete account from … [Read more…]
Our Messiah Leads In 1978, God gave me a dream about our call to build the way our Messiah leads instead of man’s way. Now, years later, I can see much progress in the restoration of the church [ecclesia/ekklesia—called out ones, congregation, assembly, community of our King] to the leadership of our Messiah in the … [Read more…]
Jesus is our Good Shepherd Jesus revealed His mission as Shepherd and God revealed Him as King. Jesus is the Good Shepherd Jesus. addressing the Pharisees, who professed to be the guides or shepherds of the people, gave them this parable regarding shepherds. I’m the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for … [Read more…]
New creatures in Christ, children of God our Father, heirs of salvation, brothers and sisters in the Lord, saints—holy ones made holy by the blood of the Lamb, hear what the Holy Spirit says to you and do what the Spirit prompts. God has shone in your heart to give you the light of the … [Read more…]
You also are being built together for God’s dwelling in the Spirit. Eph 2:22 HCSB Here, let’s soak in more of the Biblical meaning of establish in what God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has done and is doing for us. So then, remember that at one time you were Gentiles in the … [Read more…]
We find the Biblical meaning of establish in what God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has done and is doing for us. In the Scripture preceding his blessing found in 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, Paul sums up how we are established. God loved us, chose us for salvation (1 Th 1:4; 2 Th 5:23-24; … [Read more…]
Jesus is our Messiah, Savior and King. All authority has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. 16 But the eleven disciples went into Galilee, to the mountain where Yeshua had sent them. 17 When they saw him, they bowed down to him; but some doubted. 18 Yeshua came to them and spoke to them, saying, … [Read more…]
The weapons the worldly level at us are carnal. The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God. God has turned the wisdom of the world into nonsense Where is the wise person? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? God has turned the wisdom of the world … [Read more…]
Jesus teaches us about loving our enemies by His example. The scribes and Pharisees were His religious enemies because He was a threat to their standards and status. They did not receive Jesus as the Messiah and eventually had Him crucified. Jesus taught Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those … [Read more…]
The contrast between the Amoral Worldview and the Biblical View by political party in America is vivid. Pew Research brought to light survey results on this subject in April and May of 2018. When Americans Say They Believe in God, What Do They Mean? Key findings about Americans’ belief in God Religiously, nonwhite Democrats are … [Read more…]