There are many people in this world, especially here in America, who claim to be Christians, or who profess to have personal relationships with Jesus Christ by faith in him, and in what he did for us in dying on a cross for our sins so that we could be forgiven our sins and have … Continue reading He Gives Purpose
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Hallelujah
"Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns" (Revelation 19:6 NIV). “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for … Continue reading Hallelujah
Truth Vs Theology
Our Opportunity to Bear Witness
“Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the … Continue reading Our Opportunity to Bear Witness
Cruel Reproaches
“Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, ‘This man receives sinners and eats with them.’” (Luke 15:1-2 ESV) What was Jesus’ intention in eating with “sinners,” which all of us are outside of God’s saving grace? It was to share with … Continue reading Cruel Reproaches
Give Me Understanding, Lord
“Your hands made me and formed me;give me understanding to learn your commands.” “My soul faints with longing for your salvation,but I have put my hope in your word.” “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.” (Psalms 119:73,81,92 NIV) It is God’s plan and purpose for our lives … Continue reading Give Me Understanding, Lord
Jesus Is Exalted
"Blessed are the people who know the festal shout,who walk, O Lord, in the light of your face,who exult in your name all the dayand in your righteousness are exalted.For you are the glory of their strength;by your favor our horn is exalted.For our shield belongs to the Lord,our king to the Holy One of … Continue reading Jesus Is Exalted
Born of God, Not of Human Will
John 1:1-5 ESV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of … Continue reading Born of God, Not of Human Will
Walking in a Manner Worthy
Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV “I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Paul was … Continue reading Walking in a Manner Worthy
God Has Become My Salvation
Isaiah 12:1-2 ESV “You will say in that day:‘I will give thanks to you, O Lord,for though you were angry with me,your anger turned away,that you might comfort me.Behold, God is my salvation;I will trust, and will not be afraid;for the Lord God is my strength and my song,and he has become my salvation.’” Before … Continue reading God Has Become My Salvation
