Open and Closed Doors Revelation 3:7-8 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you … Continue reading Hold On To Jesus
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They Glory in Their Shame
Philippians 3:17 “Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us.” I don’t know personally very many people who are walking (in conduct, in practice) according to how Paul and the other New Testament apostles conducted their lives, as a matter of practice, … Continue reading They Glory in Their Shame
Adopted as His Children
Ephesians 1:1-2 ESV “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Who are the saints? They are those of us who are set apart by … Continue reading Adopted as His Children
Fulfill the Law of Christ
Galatians 6:1-2 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Caught in Sin If a brother or a sister in Christ is … Continue reading Fulfill the Law of Christ
Don’t Let Emotions Overtake You
Philippians 2:14-18 ESV “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I … Continue reading Don’t Let Emotions Overtake You
How Should we Love One Another?
1 John 4:7-8 ESV “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” So, this love is from God. It is not human love. It is not based on … Continue reading How Should we Love One Another?
But for the Will of God
1 Peter 4:1-2 ESV “Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” This … Continue reading But for the Will of God
Who is Your Father?
Whoever Follows Jesus John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” Jesus Christ is the light (truth, righteousness, revelation) of the world. His word is truth, and the words that he speaks … Continue reading Who is Your Father?
Seek Good and Not Evil
Amos 5:4-5 ESV For thus says the Lord to the house of Israel: “Seek me and live; but do not seek Bethel, and do not enter into Gilgal or cross over to Beersheba; for Gilgal shall surely go into exile, and Bethel shall come to nothing.” If we are going to be followers of Jesus … Continue reading Seek Good and Not Evil
Conduct Yourselves with Fear
1 Peter 1:13 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” When we believe in Jesus Christ with God-given faith, not a faith created in the minds of human beings, but biblical faith which … Continue reading Conduct Yourselves with Fear
Walking Wounded 