The constitution was framed by men who recognized that man’s relationship to God is above human legislation, and inalienable are his rights of conscience.
Read MoreIn all your ways acknowledge Him . . .
Two of our “ways” are what we do and what we teach. Elevating tradition over Scripture is a failure to acknowledge Him. It is a matter of authority.
Read MoreThe foundation of God’s government is love, upon which His law is established. Notice that end-time Babylon the Great is dressed in the sanctuary colors of purple representing royalty and scarlet symbolizing sacrifice, but the color of loyalty and obedience, blue, is conspicuously absent.
Read MoreBelieving Him means justification for every repentant one’s past disobedience—the slate wiped clean! The restoration of His image in us, which is sanctification, begins when the justified one continues his/her life journey with a mindset to obey the Savior as the Ruler that He is. He is Savior and Lord!
Read MoreA great story of redemption is found in the life of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. If he could be transformed by divine love, then our reason for hope and trust in the inexplicable wisdom of God is significantly bolstered, no?
Read MoreJesus spoke of the man building who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. Such a man builds his faith upon the God of truth and the truth of God. Our God, the only Source of life and every good thing, does not want us to die.
Read MoreThe Word of God has its origin in the mind of God. Therein lies the source of the wonderful, exquisite balance contained in the Scriptures. While we need frequent warnings regarding our general human disposition toward sin, the Lord steadily assures us of His presence, guidance, and tender compassion, keeping hope alive.
Read MoreThe king and kingdom of Judah was handed—by God—to the most pagan king on the face of the earth. This kicked off the darkest days in Judah’s history.
Read MoreIt is interesting that most of the confrontations between the religious leaders and the Savior were over Sabbath-keeping. Jesus was repeatedly accused of breaking the Sabbath. In actuality, He was demonstrating true Sabbath-keeping.
Read MoreAs you spend time daily with your Commander in Chief by the study of His Word and in prayer, lay open your heart to Him. This means being willing to relinquish concepts from the spirit of the world that presents contradictions to God’s divine instructions.
Read MoreThe power of His love has a cleansing effect, and we can go to Him again and again, allowing Him to perform His will of refinement and sanctification—preparing us to one day soon lay eyes upon the brilliance of His majestic face—and live!
Read MoreHe desires that we would recognize and reciprocate His love. Simultaneously, His Spirit imparts essential discernment to safely navigate the treacherous traps set by our wily foe.
Read MoreJesus desires unity among the brethren, and He will have it! This unity is full unity in wholistic Biblical truth, an entirely different concept from worldly unity in apostasy and error.
Read MoreThe tower of Babel became the first symbol in God’s Word to represent a unity of people which places the purposes of people above the purpose of God. At the end of His Word, this unity of people is called Babylon the great.
Read MoreThe study of God’s Word with the help of His Holy Spirit has an enlightening, correcting, and uplifting power. His Truth has the characteristics of purity and simplicity that tie all of the truths of Scripture together without contradiction.
Read MoreGod is patiently teaching us how to live for eternity. It is a lesson that we have opportunity to learn now. The choice of whether or not we will live in eternity is given to each of us.
Read MoreThis marvelous encounter had a quickening effect on Saul’s mind. Saul already possessed an extensive knowledge of the Scriptures, yet their intended purpose had been obscured, twisted, and misdirected in the direction of Satan’s work.
Read MoreWith considerable power at [Saul’s] disposal, he brutalized the infant church. In order to carry this out, he placed his education and prejudices, his great respect for his former teachers, and his pride in his own reputation and popularity ahead of the voice of conscience and the gentle grace of God.
Read MorePhilip was welcomed in Samaria and a rich harvest was gathered from among those who had earlier been the bitterest of enemies. Only a brief few years earlier, both Jews and Samaritans would have said that such could never happen.
Read MoreThese new hearts were supple and able to contain the new doctrines without bursting. They readily received the teachings of Jesus and recognized the sparkling purity and power that they contained. The precepts of the Word of God are actually not new at all. They are older than the old wine.
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