1 Thessalonians 1:4-7 “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. And you … Continue reading Are You Chosen by God?
Accepting a Different Gospel?
Video Talk 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 ESV “I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do bear with me! For I feel a divine jealousy for you, since I betrothed you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ. But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve … Continue reading Accepting a Different Gospel?
Have You Been Tested?
Video Talk Psalms 66:8-14 ESV “Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. You brought us into the net; you … Continue reading Have You Been Tested?
With Family-Like Affection
Romans 12:9-13 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to … Continue reading With Family-Like Affection
In the Great Congregation
Psalms 40:9-10 ESV “I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord. I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness … Continue reading In the Great Congregation
Love Each Other
Video Talk Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You … Continue reading Love Each Other
Continuing in The Faith
Colossians 1:13-14 ESV “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” The “us” being referred to here are the saints of God, called of God to be holy, who are faithful in Christ Jesus. The … Continue reading Continuing in The Faith
The Love that Fills
Daffodils and all life’s thrills Cannot compare to Love that fills Our heart’s desires, for on that hill He gave his life, obeyed God’s will. The love of Christ so satisfies The hungry soul, to him does cry In agony o’er all his sin, And victory o’er sin does win. The Love of God now … Continue reading The Love that Fills
What We Set Before our Eyes
Video Talk Psalms 101:1-3 ESV “I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that … Continue reading What We Set Before our Eyes
More Than Conquerors
Synopsis Romans 8:1-30 God the Father, in sending his Son Jesus Christ to die on a cross for our sins, condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk (in conduct, in practice) not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. … Continue reading More Than Conquerors