Jeremiah’s courage to tell the truth led to his life being threatened. Although threatened, Jeremiah bravely responded saying, “…amend your ways and your doings and obey the voice of the LORD your God; then the LORD will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you.” Jeremiah 26:13 “As for me, here I am,... Continue Reading →
Divine Warnings and Human Choices #1
Despite Israel’s irreverence, it was never GOD’s desire that His people die. Jeremiah the prophet was given a message from GOD in Jeremiah 26 and instructed to not diminish a word. The intent of the message was that they may listen, change their minds and obey. If they would, GOD would relent in enforcing the consequences... Continue Reading →
The Unique Power of God for Salvation
No one has the power to save as the LORD does. His saving power is unique. We must view God's power to save as a one-of a-kind power and be completely blown away by it. The Apostle Paul teaches that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation. Romans 1:16 The good news about... Continue Reading →
Pursuing Eternal Life (What is our goal?)
Paul had given up everything he once regarded significant in his life, that he may gain Christ and be a partaker of the resurrection from the dead. However, he readily acknowledges that he is not there yet, saying, “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay... Continue Reading →
Work Out Your Salvation: A Biblical Perspective
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling…” (Philippians 2:12) The words work out means to work fully, accomplish, to finish or fashion. “Work out…” katergazomai kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee From G2596 and G2038; to work... Continue Reading →
Walking in Light: Christ’s Role as Our Righteous Defender
“…if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.” 1st John 2:1-2 The things John wrote were in order that his readers not sin. We should strive and be motivated to... Continue Reading →
Born Again Through God’s Kindness and Love
Titus 3:4-7 “But when the kindness and love of GOD our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done but according to His mercy.” We did nothing deserving of GOD’S kindness, love or favor. God saw a foolish, disobedient, deceived, lustful humanity, living in malice and envy. Yet, in our... Continue Reading →
Better, not bitter….
Sometimes, we are humbled for our own benefit. We must be brought low to discover what is needed to make us stronger. The challenge is, to not become bitter, but better. Failure to search for what is needed or yielding before it is found, and you will become bitter. Keep looking, do not give up,... Continue Reading →
Love as Christ Loved: A New Commandment
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:33-34 A distinguishing mark of a disciple in Christ is love of one another. The... Continue Reading →
Jesus: More Than a Hero, Our Savior
1st John 4:9-11 In the previous verses, John speaks of GOD being the source and core of love. He revealed this love to man by sending the His only begotten Son to the earth to die as a perfect sacrifice for our sins so that we might live. To save someone’s life in general is... Continue Reading →
