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 →
“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 →
“…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 →
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 →
Romans 8:33-39 GOD has already given us the greatest gift possible, why would He withhold anything else from us? We have assurance in Christ. Based upon this truth, “Who shall bring a charge against GOD’S elect?” (It’s GOD who justifies or it is GOD who declares us innocent…) “Who is he who condemns?” (Here’s what... Continue Reading →
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have... Continue Reading →
“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 The imagery of precious metals having gone through a refiner’s fire is used to describe the word of GOD. Bible... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 23:17 “Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all day long.” A child of GOD is to live a life the reveres and honors GOD. Envy takes this away. It robs us of our mental and physical health and therefore hinders our ability to be a... Continue Reading →
“Hatred stirreth up strife: but love covereth all sins.” Proverbs 10:12 This verse does not promote indifference to sin but rather emphasizes having the proper attitude and response that enables one to overcome it. Stirring up in this verse means to awaken. At times, this is necessary. I may need to be made aware of... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs 4:5-9 the message of the Father to the son is, get wisdom and understanding. “Do not forget her, do not forsake her, love her, exalt her and embrace her.” Wisdom is something that the Father wants the son to hide deep within his heart. (Proverbs 4:7) Wisdom is the principal thing. The Hebrew... Continue Reading →
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