In Proverbs 3:13-18 the value that godly wisdom offers surpasses anything that this world may. Her profit is better than silver and gold, she is more valuable than rubies and anything that man may desire, cannot compare to her. She offers longevity of life, not necessarily a long life here upon this earth but rather,... Continue Reading →
There is a contrast of paths spoken of in Proverbs 2. Paths of justice, paths of uprightness, devious paths, paths of the dead, paths of life, and paths of righteousness. The instruction of the father in Proverbs 2 is intended to help us choose the godly path of justice, uprightness, life and righteousness, while abstaining... Continue Reading →
Paul lists several behaviors that could disqualify one from inheriting the Kingdom of God. Although this list is not exhaustive, these actions, along with others mentioned in Galatians 5 as "works of the flesh," result in loss of the inheritance. Being born again in Christ is best because, in our former state, we are not... Continue Reading →
Living a life characterized by self-sacrifice should be the natural response to one motivated by the sacrifice of Jesus. "If anyone wishes to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24 These acts of self-denial, cross-bearing, and following are not optional. We are called to a life of... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood the forgiveness of sins accordance with the riches of His grace.” The cost of forgiveness was the sacrificial death of the unblemished Lamb of God, Jesus the Christ. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for... Continue Reading →
“For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once... Continue Reading →
Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
Was the building and boarding of the Ark essential for the salvation of Noah and his family, or were they saved the moment they believed that God would save them? Consider the following, GOD said to Noah, "I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife,... Continue Reading →
“Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Psalm 127:3 Heritage, in this context, is understood as the status, condition, or character one inherits by birth within a particular family or social class. This status, condition, or character is considered to be that of the Lord,... Continue Reading →
“Whosoever committeth sin also transgresses the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1st John 3:4 To transgress is to go beyond a boundary. The transgression that ends in sin occurs when one exceeds what God has permitted. It is a violation of God’s law. The necessity for one to go beyond the... Continue Reading →
Prospering Pathway 