As children of GOD, we can be confident that in Christ, we have assurance of our soul’s safe keeping. There is no peace found in a relationship where the one to whom we have entrusted our most valuable possession, that being our soul, is ready and willing to discard or cast it into the fires... Continue Reading →
Assurance for the child of GOD is essential to live in peace and joy. Living in fear can be a great help or hindrance depending on our perspective. If, by living in fear, we mean, we live based on our reverence for GOD, that is certainly beneficial. However, if we are influenced by fearfulness in... Continue Reading →
In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul found himself aboard a ship in what scripture calls, a tempestuous storm. Amid this storm, a time came when Paul and the other passengers had seen neither sun nor stars for many days. Luke writes, “…all hope that we would be saved was finally given up.” Acts 27:20 From... Continue Reading →
In Genesis 1, the words “GOD said…” are used 10 times regarding the creation of this world. Vs. 3, 6, 9, 11, 14,15, 20, 24, 26, 29. The fact that GOD spoke, and things came into being expresses the profound nature of His word. When our finite minds begin to consider the complexities of the... Continue Reading →
“Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Galatians 1:3-5 (NKJV) The voluntary work of Jesus was according to... Continue Reading →
Jesus, “…gave Himself for our sins that He might deliver us from this present evil age…” Galatians 1:4 A sacrifice for sin was necessary, therefore Jesus of Nazareth, the prophesied Messiah, gave Himself. While animal sacrifices were permitted by GOD under the Law of Moses, the Hebrew writer tells us “…it is not possible that... Continue Reading →
In Galatians 2:1-10, Paul defended the Gospel he preached and the genuineness of his apostleship. It was verified that he preached the same message as Peter, James and John and the right hand of fellowship was extended to Paul and Barnabas. They were considered partners in sharing the Gospel. In addition to sharing the Good... Continue Reading →
“Titus, who was with me, was not forced to be circumcised, though he was a Greek. Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in—who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery— to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment,... Continue Reading →
Paul’s apostleship and authenticity of the message he preached was under attack by certain false teachers in the province of Galatia. In his defense of the Gospel, he passionately maintains that his calling to be an apostle was not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him... Continue Reading →
Barnabas, whose name means son of encouragement, was well respected and influential. After Saul of Tarsus was converted, he came to Jerusalem and tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid, refusing to believe that he was a follower of Christ. Barnabas was the one who brought Saul to the apostles, declaring to... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 