Nearly the entire world cultivates the belief that dead people are alive (this is spiritualism). Satan’s lie about death is the beginning of a great, flooding river of deceptions. The belief that dead people are not dead is behind much confusion in the world.
Read MoreGod has no pleasure in any sort of forced obedience. But when they choose to align with the great principles of righteousness, the path to deep and lasting happiness is actively pursued.
Read MoreFrom the moment we recognize our brokenness and yield to Him in humility, He forgives our past and covers us . . .
Read MoreJesus came into our world to—once and for all—correct misunderstandings about the character of His Father. He continues to reveal God’s character: in the written word!
Read MoreIt was through a gate of humiliation and suffering that Samson finally entered into the realm of repentance. This ‘realm’ being a gift of God, he looked back with amazement at God’s patience and wondered at his own callousness in light of the kindness and goodness of his God.
Read MoreSatan concentrates his efforts to target those God has called for special purposes. By observation, he devises a plan of attack at the weak points of character, ultimately gaining control of the whole person.
Read MoreAware of Samson’s presence and confident that their prey was hemmed in, the inhabitants of Gaza lay in wait for him. They were eager for revenge. The plan was to kill him as he exited the gate next morning.
Read MoreIt seems that Samson wanted a safe retreat from his enemies more than anything at this point. But the Philistines came looking for him. In a cowardly fashion, the inhabitants of Judah arrested Samson, tied him up, and turned him over to the Philistines.
Read MoreThe tempter knows how to “lay low” and then suddenly bring a powerful temptation into view. It was at this time that Samson first made a conscious decision to shift his focus from honoring God to pleasing himself.
Read MoreIn spite of widespread apostasy in Israel, God’s mercy and Providence could be readily detected by spiritual eyes—a foreshadowing of the central most Providence….
Read MoreThe LORD has repeatedly warned His people — those chosen to bear the message of His salvation to the multitudes — that they are vulnerable to influences that entice them away, by small degrees, from their relationship with the true God.
Read MoreThis illustration is of people apparently doing the same thing, yet meeting opposite fates. It is intended for His followers to gain discernment regarding faithfulness to the word of God.
Read MoreWhenever divergent teachings are encountered, the only wise course is to pursue the Scriptures in a spirit of humility, for the answers. This is what Christians are called to do, receiving the grace that God gives as the truth is sought.
Read MoreShould not every one of us feel the pressing need to plead with the LORD for impenitent souls? As Abraham pleaded with God, his own lack of perfection surfaced in his thoughts – yet with humility, he persevered in prayer…
Read MoreThe benediction pronounced by Melchizedek was, by the generous providence of God, a bright ray of light for the benefit of the people of the plain. But, just as every time before, the light was rejected. Little did they know that it was their last opportunity to embrace truth.
Read MoreThis is the only report of Abram engaging in military action. As a representative of light in a dark world, this faithful witness for God was well-known for being noble in generosity and humble as he lived the life of a pilgrim in the land of promise.
Read More. . . Another distinctive feature is its ability to produce new branches from its stump after being cut down. These features symbolize hope.
Read MoreNow Lot, whose prosperity came about through his association with his uncle, did not express gratitude toward Abram as a benefactor.
Read MoreIn turning toward God, each of us is invited to call upon Him for a renewal of that most precious relationship with the only One who can save us.
Read MoreGod’s love for each of us is a reality, in spite of our character defects. In His omniscience, He knows of these flaws and weaknesses even as we are unaware.
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