Joseph is identified as a just man in Matthew 1:19. Evidence of his character was his desire not to make Mary into a public spectacle. Before being told by the angel that Mary was with child by the Holy Spirit, the only logical conclusion he could draw was that she had been unfaithful to him.... Continue Reading →
The word light is used six times in (John 1:4-9) regarding Jesus. The Son of GOD was clearly present and active in the creation of this world. (John 1:1-3) The world He created was one of light, made dark by sin. Jesus came in response as light Himself to give life to all men. The... Continue Reading →
The message Mary received in Luke 1 that she would bear a Son although a virgin, required great faith. After asking how, and receiving a more detailed answer from the angel, Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 I am certain that Mary... Continue Reading →
“I do not set aside the grace of God for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain." (Galatians 2:21) He died that we might live, but if righteousness comes through the law, He did not have to die, making His death useless. The Galatians had accepted that justification comes by faith... Continue Reading →
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” 1st Peter 1:3 Being born again does nothing to our fleshly body. Our new birth should result in us using our... Continue Reading →
In Mark 10:17 a rich young ruler expressed a desire to follow Jesus. He asked, “Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” There is no greater goal that one could have than to be an heir to eternal life. The young man asked Good Master, what shall I do? Jesus... Continue Reading →
Such a beautiful picture of church fellowship, work, love, kindness and growth. Acts 2:42-47 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed... Continue Reading →
What did you accomplish? What task did you complete that was so important? The time you spend cannot be redeemed. What did you spend it on? Make sacrifices when you can. Make sacrifices when you can’t. Life is always busy. There will always be something going on. Step back and evaluate, what is it that... Continue Reading →
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.” Galatians 5:1 Those in the churches of Galatia had experienced freedom in Christ. Certain ones had come in among them seeking to destroy the liberty they had found in Christ. Paul... Continue Reading →
Most, if not all toxic traits employed in our life are based upon how we allow other people to influence us. Pride, while to one extreme it focuses on self, is often fueled by our fear of how others see us. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks of praying, fasting, and giving to... Continue Reading →
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