Only the One Doing God’s Will

Romans 6:1-6 ESV “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried … Continue reading Only the One Doing God’s Will

Loving Others Like Jesus Loved

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.” Loving one another appears to be the topic of late in several of the writings the … Continue reading Loving Others Like Jesus Loved

What Ought You To Be?

2 Peter 3:10-16 ESV “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed. “Since all these things are thus … Continue reading What Ought You To Be?

Messed Up People Meme

There is a popular meme on Facebook that says, “I’d rather attend church with messed up people who love God, than religious people who dislike messed up people.” So, let’s break that down in sections. The church is the body of Christ comprised of those who are to love (obey) God, who have died with … Continue reading Messed Up People Meme

Having a Change in Behavior

Galatians 6:7-8 ESV “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” Cautions and Warnings Paul wrote … Continue reading Having a Change in Behavior

You are Being Saved IF You..

1 Corinthians 15:1-2 ESV “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain.” Jesus’ Death and Resurrection Paul then went on to … Continue reading You are Being Saved IF You..

Hearts Bent Toward Sin

Jeremiah 17:1-3 ESV “The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars, while their children remember their altars and their Asherim, beside every green tree and on the high hills, on the … Continue reading Hearts Bent Toward Sin

Light and Fluffy

Light and fluffy, they are feeding What the people think they’re needing. Feel good messages are their shelter, But now they are helter-skelter. Life with frolic is a plenty, But the truth, now who’s got any? Lies galore and misplaced feelings, Have them on the line they’re reeling. Keep it light, now pitter-patter, So they … Continue reading Light and Fluffy

By the Circumcision of Christ

Colossians 2:8 ESV “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” This is a critical message here for our day and time, for deceivers abound in the gatherings of what is called … Continue reading By the Circumcision of Christ