2nd Chronicles 11:13-17 King Jeroboam of the Northern ten tribes of Israel, failed to trust GOD, and consequently led many of GOD’S people down a path of destruction. He set up golden calves in Dan and Bethel. Scripture says, “…this thing became a sin, for the people went to worship before the one as far... Continue Reading →
The Dangers of Compromising Biblical Truth for Unity
"Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 Representatives from various churches who may place themselves under the umbrella of Christianity, gathering to promote unity is a worthwhile initiative if built upon the foundation of adhering... Continue Reading →
Finding Our Forever Home: A Pilgrim’s Hope in Scripture
Scripture speaks of being a sojourner or pilgrim. Technically everyone is a pilgrim on this earth, whether we live that way or not is another matter. Regardless of how we feel about God, or what we believe about Him, no one will remain here forever. We can choose to dismiss GOD’S word, doubt His faithfulness... Continue Reading →
The Gospel Scheme: A Call to Godliness and Conduct
“…the LORD is not slack concerning his promises as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2nd Peter 3:9 To those questioning the LORD’S promise of His coming, Peter informs his readers that the LORD is faithful, yet delays, because He does... Continue Reading →
Forgiven Sins: A Path to Spiritual Freedom
GOD is not willing that any should perish but that all come to repentance. (2nd Peter 3:9) What a blessing it is to know that our Creator wants an eternal relationship with us. His desire for us is that we be saved, however, He will not force us. He has given us freedom of choice.... Continue Reading →
Assurance, Expectations and Conditions
“These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.” 1st John 5:13 GOD wants His adopted children to be assured, regarding their... Continue Reading →
The Biblical Bond of Marriage (One Flesh)
“…Adam gave names to all cattle, the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found a help meet for him. The LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept. The LORD took one of his ribs and closed up the... Continue Reading →
Jesus’ Mission: Deliverance and Service
In Mark 1, after the calling of Simon (Peter), Andrew, James and John, Jesus along with His disciples went to Capernaum. Immediately, on the Sabbath entering the synagogue, He taught. Many who heard Him were amazed as He taught with authority. In addition to His influential teaching, Jesus rebuked an unclean spirit who possessed a man,... Continue Reading →
“Avoiding the Seat of the Scornful”
Blessed is the man who…. “..does not sit in the seat of the scornful…” Psalm 1:1 Some of the words used in the definitions of sit and seat from Strongs Hebrew and Greek Dictionary are marriage, habitation, assembly, dwell, and remain, among others. These words speak of permanency. The scornful are those who mock and... Continue Reading →
Choosing Life: Do Not Stand in the Way of the Sinner
Blessed is the man who…. “..stands not in the path of sinners…” Psalm 1:1 “Standing in the way of…” or (Path of) is to pursue and continue in a course of life or mode of action. Blessed is the man who does not continue in a course of life or the actions of sinners. The... Continue Reading →
