New beings fit for the kingdom of God are new creation, new creatures. “Therefore if anyone is in Messiah, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new. But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Yeshua the Messiah, and gave to us … [Read more…]
In the gospel of the kingdom, practicing repentance and forgiveness among brothers and sisters in the Lord is basic training in following Jesus. A priority in our role as (holy ones) saints in the kingdom is to relate in harmony. God has made all believers kin—His children and heirs. Here, Jesus tells us how to … [Read more…]
Jesus Spoke Words of Spirit and Life—It is the spirit which gives Life. The flesh confers no benefit whatever. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and are Life. John 6:63 WNT Jesus spoke those words toward the beginning of his ministry. He had worked many miraculous signs and wonders. So, a great multitude … [Read more…]
We see the kingdom of God by the Holy Spirit, for the kingdom of God is in the Spirit (Romans 14:18). During His 3 years of ministry on this earth, Jesus preached the kingdom and taught the relational characteristics and heart attitudes of the kingdom. Yet, even with the help of the Holy Spirit, to … [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…]
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…]
Fence sitting Christians are in trouble but Jesus is merciful. He says help them, for He will not break off a broken reed or quench a smoldering wick. Love them in word and deed. Nurture them with words of comfort and edification. Speak forth blessings to them that the eyes of their hearts would be … [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…]
The LORD poured out many spiritual blessings on the children of Israel. The biggest was putting His name on them. All spiritual blessings of God were declared His name. It is the impress of His being. The priests of the Old Covenant lifted their hands toward the people and conveyed the divine power of the … [Read more…]