The people were busy; so very busy with what they deemed important. There may have been a few in the crowd who were almost persuaded, but even these allowed the peer pressure and scorn of others toward Noah to affect their own personal decisions.
Read MoreThe spirit of compromise weaves half-heartedness, procrastination, and peer pressure together. Oh, how hesitant people are to speak or do differently from what everyone else is doing!
Read MoreBeloved, we are rapidly moving through the stream of time toward the great Day of the Lord! When Jesus cited in Matthew 24 the details of what would be going on in the world just before His return, the signs of His coming, it is encouraging to remember that the last detail mentioned is wonderful news . . .
Read MoreThis echoes back to the days of Constantine when pagans began to pour into the church after he “legalized” Christianity (313AD). The inestimable evils of compromise have been taking their toll ever since.
Read MoreThe 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.
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