The Bible doesn’t give a specific definition for the law of Christ. However, because we know how the law is fulfilled, we can make an educated guess. Galatians 6: 2 states, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you … Continue reading
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There are many who deny that Jesus was born in our sinful flesh. This is believed because God is perfect, His divinity sinless. Consequently, He could only be joined with sinless humanity. This belief is what led to the doctrine … Continue reading
When a compliment is given, it is genuine admiration and/or praise. It is meant to be a benefit to the hearer. When flattery is uttered, it is meant to benefit the speaker. The flatterer, issuing excessive compliments, is looking to … Continue reading
It’s good to have godly sorrow. In fact, believers should naturally and eagerly trade their joy and laughter for it, should it come. That’s because when it does, it’s due to an acknowledgement that an offense, a sin, has been … Continue reading
Once we believe in and accept Jesus as our Savior, our sins are forgiven and placed on Him. That being the case, how does that mesh with Matthew 6: 14, 15? It says that if we don’t forgive others, God … Continue reading
Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 2 Corinthians … Continue reading
Romans 3: 10-12— As it is written [referencing Psalm 14: 2, 3]: There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. We know people seeking God all the … Continue reading
Poet and guest, M. S. Lowndes, writes about trusting God with everything we face in life. Do You Trust Me? Do you trust me When things aren’t going right, When life deals some painful blows, When finances are … Continue reading
When there are claims made and highlights pointed to in our ministries and/or personal witness, sometimes it can come across as “puffing oneself up in words,” which is the definition of boasting. We don’t intend for that to be the … Continue reading
There are three passages of scripture that some have taken to mean that if one person in the household is saved, then all in the household are saved. Let’s take a look to see if that’s true: Acts 11: 13, … Continue reading
“He that dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (KJV). Psalm … Continue reading
In leading someone to Christ, there’s the thought among well-meaning Christians that all the led person has to do is confess that Jesus is Lord and Savior. Their thinking is based on Romans 10: 9, 10— “If you confess with … Continue reading
Originally, Bible Scripture wasn’t divided by chapter and verse. It all ran together. Not hard to imagine how difficult that must have been to locate a passage. Thank God we don’t have to deal with that today. The following is … Continue reading
Dear Diary, Last year, I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double-pane, energy-efficient kind. But this week I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He complained that his work had been completed a … Continue reading
There is the physical circumcision that symbolized the setting apart of God’s people in the Old Testament. It was a sign of the Jews’ covenant with God. However, it didn’t represent true circumcision, which is of the heart. God made … Continue reading
Reading Romans 8: 37 – “We’re more than conquerors through Him who loved us” – made me think about the 27-year-old Sudanese woman imprisoned and facing a death penalty by Sudan authorities. Imprisoned with her is her 20-month-old son. On … Continue reading
In Acts 17: 10-12, Paul and Silas, as missionaries in the city of Berea, preached to mostly Jews and to some Greeks. Of course they preached the Word of God, but it was in terms of the gospel, which was … Continue reading
In John 14: 9, Jesus claimed equality with the Father in this statement to His followers: “I and the Father are one. If you’ve seen Me, you’ve seen the Father.” Yet, in john 14: 28, He said, “The Father is … Continue reading
Jesus’ disciples wanted to know what their reward would be for sacrificing all to follow Him. In His answer, Jesus describes various benefits, for scripture teaches that there will be different rewards for different services. He concludes with “Many who … Continue reading
Guest poet, Debra Ann Belka, writes about what it means to take up the cross. It’s A Daily Thing It’s a daily thing, this taking up my cross it’s about eternal gain not worldly loss. It’s an hourly … Continue reading
Jesus said that because He was returning to the Father, His believers would be able to do even greater works on earth than He did (John 14: 12). Obviously, then, God didn’t intend for His miracles to stop. They were … Continue reading