Conformed and Not Conformed
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.
Relationships
Deep Relationships in Perspective of Eternity
God instills deep relationships with Himself in Christ by the Holy Spirit and gives us the perspective of eternity. He fits us together and we thrive in the environment of deep relationships with our brothers and sisters in the Lord as God perfects us. Peter lays out the aspects of relating with eternal perspective in … [Read more…]
Koinonia vs Intercollegial Relationship
Koinonia and Intercollegial relationships are quite different in meaning and depth. Koinionia relationships are far richer than intercollegial ones. Koinonia relationships are blessings from and for God in the eternal kingdom of his Son, Messiah Jesus. They are God connections. Intercollegial relationships are man connections. Colleague only indicates being accepted and treated as a peer … [Read more…]
Called and Sanctified Saints
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…]
Giving first hand to brothers and sisters of Jesus
Such first hand giving far better than delegating such giving. Jesus makes this quite clear. Well placed giving 31 “But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 Before him all the nations will be gathered, … [Read more…]
Family like a micro-body of Messiah
Family like a micro-body of Messiah is where love is shown in word and deed. Where love is put into action and made real. Following the Messiah is the way to build it. He leads family be a supportive clan thriving on doing good for one another. On a world wide scale, as we grow … [Read more…]
Participation in God Connections
What is participation. The simple definition of participation is belonging to a group and sharing in it. We, who believe Jesus is the son of God, belong to the kingdom of God and are of the household of God. We are fellow citizens of the kingdom and children of God. We belong to God’s group. … [Read more…]
Let the Little Children Come to Jesus
Jesus has a special love for little children. He rebuked his disciples for hindering them. “Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them. “But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children … [Read more…]
Mothers who follow Jesus
All mothers are are to be honored. Mothers who follow Jesus are worthy of great honor. Their prayers are fervent. They convey God’s love. My mother was such a one and I honor her memory. Paul recognized two such mothers in his letter to Timothy. I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, … [Read more…]
To work in the body of Christ
To work in the body of Christ is God’s calling for our way of life and spiritual work. Our goal is to attain mature adulthood and the full standard of development in Christ and work properly. In the first 3 chapters of Ephesians, Paul tells what God has planned, did and is doing in and … [Read more…]