The Church Under Fire Chapter Seven Majority Versus Minority May 28, 2023 I am still reading in the book of Acts. And Paul had just finished giving his defense to King Agrippa. Then the king rose, and the governor and Bernice and those who were sitting with them. And when they had withdrawn, they said … Continue reading Majority Versus Minority
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By Smooth Talk and Flattery
Romans 16:17-20 ESV “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the … Continue reading By Smooth Talk and Flattery
Please Contend for the Faith
Jude 1:3-4 ESV “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, … Continue reading Please Contend for the Faith
We Live in Troubled Times
Psalms 20:1-3 ESV “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah” When I think of … Continue reading We Live in Troubled Times
Pursue Righteousness and Godliness
1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, … Continue reading Pursue Righteousness and Godliness
Many are Following their Sensuality
2 Peter 2:1-3 ESV “But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will … Continue reading Many are Following their Sensuality
Traffic Jam
Stopped up traffic, where to go? Where’s the answers? Do you know? Pitter-patter, quick and light, Truth has taken a big flight. Easy road takes you around, Where the truth not to be found. Flitter-flatter, do their tricks, Play their games and pick up sticks. All’s a game, they do the same, Lies they tell … Continue reading Traffic Jam
The Words not Sticking
Time is ticking, words are pricking, With most folks the words not sticking – Taking shelter in their covers, Going after other lovers. Dancing dances, taking chances, Looking for more new romances, Happenstances, stealing glances, In his pride the ruler prances. His dominion, he’s the leader, Fleshly lusts, they are his feeder. Perfect setups are … Continue reading The Words not Sticking
But if Your Eye is Bad
Matthew 6:22-23 ESV “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” Jesus Christ, the … Continue reading But if Your Eye is Bad
Discrepancies and Deceptions
If we naturally, as of the sin nature, take control over our own lives and take control away from God, either out of pride or impulse or instinct, what does that say about our faith in Christ? There are two New Testament passages that use the word “instinct” to describe people who naturally take control … Continue reading Discrepancies and Deceptions
Walking Wounded 