We walk like the people of old walked, in faith based on things far ahead. All these died in faith without getting what was promised. But they saw it far ahead and welcomed it, and they confessed they were strangers who had no permanent home on earth. Those who talk that way show they’re looking … [Read more…]
Old Testament roots of faith The roots of faith in God go back to Genesis. God created Adam and Eve in His own image to relate in harmony with Himself, one another and His creation. Adam and Eve thrived in the Garden of Eden. Then, they fell into sin and mankind’s harmonious relationship with God … [Read more…]
FILLED WITH JOY All who trust in Jesus as the Son of God (1 Jn 4:7-21), Savior and Lord are filled with joy the world doesn’t know. Joy comes from God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Filled with joy from God our Father We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, … [Read more…]
The New Testament defines neighbor and neighbors as those within walking distance. The Good Samaritan proved to be a neighbor to the one in dire straits. Those invited to a feast were not rich neighbors. The were the poor, the maimed, the lame and the blind. For New Testament verses on the subject, check the … [Read more…]
The words breaking of bread signify eating together with one another in reverence and harmony with the Lord. Jesus broke bread during the Passover meal with His disciples and turned that Old Covenant feast into the prophetic sign of the New Covenant. We call this sign the Last Supper, the Lord’s Supper, a Love/agape feast, … [Read more…]
Charles Carrin Praise is an instrument of violence; Praise destroys the atmosphere in which sickness, defeat, discouragement, and futility flourish. Praise upsets the climate which allows the growth of life’s suffering–confusion, turmoil and strife. Praise breathes Heaven’s life into the vacuum death produces on earth. Praise casts down the obstacles which sin, self, sickness, and … [Read more…]
Most children come to know God through their parents Children raised by godly parents are greatly blessed. It is natural for children to love and trust their parents. Children who are loved and secure trust what their parents say about Jesus Christ. Jesus says we must become like children to enter the kingdom of God … [Read more…]
“Let yourselves be built as a spiritual temple” (1 Pe 2:5). Peter leads up to this beginning his letter by blessing God for His work of salvation that culminates with receiving the inheritance stored up for us in heaven (1 Pe 1:4; Mt 25:34). Peter continues with a call to be holy (1 Pe 1:13-21). … [Read more…]
Joy wells up in us for God has made us new creatures created in Messiah Jesus and has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Messiah. Joy wells up in us for God our Father has “made us fit to be partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in light, … [Read more…]
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 for His … [Read more…]