Now that we have a great High Priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus, God’s Son, let us cling to what we confess. We have a High Priest who can sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way just as we are, only without sin. So let us come boldly to God’s … [Read more…]
Jesus was and is full of grace and truth. Out of His fullness, we received grace in place of grace already given. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. … [Read more…]
Warning to the nations. This warning is straight from the Bible Why are the nations getting together so noisily and the people plotting so uselessly? The kings of the earth are taking their stand, and the rulers are planning together against the LORD and His Anointed/Christ saying: “Let us tear their ropes in pieces and … [Read more…]
Shalom is the Hebrew word translated peace in English. Shalom is a word full of rich meaning that is lost in the New Testament translation of eirene. In the Old Testament KJV Hebrew, shalom is translated: peace (175x), well (14x), peaceably (9x), welfare (5x), salute (4x), prosperity (4x), did (3x), safe (3x), health (2x), peaceable (2x), miscellaneous (15x). In the New Testament KJV Greek, eirēnē … [Read more…]
I was considering the state of the church in America and I came to prophets. The word “perfidious” popped into my mind and I knew it pertained to false prophets in our midst. I don’t usually use $50.00 words, so it really got my attention. Then the Lord God gave me this word for them. … [Read more…]
Good News on Teens and the Bible Barna just released the Top 10 Findings on Teens and the Bible. The findings are very encouraging. For instance: 9. The Bible Should Have More Influence on Society If teens believe the Bible is sacred, a source of hope and instruction, and the inspired (or actual) Word of … [Read more…]
Prophetic evaluation If you have a gut feeling something is off at a prophetic gathering or with something prophetic on the internet, stop and consider what your gut is saying. If you have a twinge in your spirit, pay attention to it. Jesus warned, “Beware of false prophets. They come to you dressed like sheep, … [Read more…]
We look for the permanent city You see, we don’t have a permanent city here but look for the one that’s coming. Heb 13:14 AAT The theme, look for the city to come begins in Hebrews 11 and continues through Revelation 22. There we see the city is the new Jerusalem to be located in … [Read more…]
Blessing in word and deed Blessing conveys God’s love and our love, God’s grace and our grace, God’s peace and our peace. Thus, speaking or writing blessings is vital in our relationship with God and one another. They edify. When we verbalize God’s love and our love, we also share the inheritance God has given … [Read more…]
Jerusalem above The Jerusalem above (Gal 4:26) is also called the heavenly Jerusalem (Heb 12:22) and heaven. It is where our heavenly Father dwells (Mat 6:9) and Jesus is seated at His right (Heb 12:2). God has also seated us in Christ in heavenly places (Eph 2:6). That is a lot to take in, but … [Read more…]