In extending love to our fellow man, there is the constant risk of rejection. It is in holding fast to love for God, and holding fast to the proof of His love for us, that we can persevere in the face of rejection.
Read MoreAdmittedly, the message is a confrontational one. But it is only in being confronted by the unshakable and pure love in God’s salvation message that my sinful human nature will be instructed.
Read MoreAs newly freed slaves, we are in need of and should accept the gifts of understanding offered by the Lord through His sanctuary model and the use of distinct sanctuary language. Through it, we have opportunity to increase our cooperation with Him as He leads each of us to grow in understanding of how He saves the lost and how He leads the church.
Read MoreAnyone engaging in the practices of spiritualism is in communion with demons. Those who are building their faith upon God’s Word will neither take part nor be deceived by any such manifestation. But the unsuspecting who participate in occultism are enchanted and ensnared by delusions.
Read MoreIf I allow the Lord to carry out the sanctification process in me (for only He can do the work, but I must let Him in to do it!), I will realize that He desires to make me fit to behold Him in His full, unveiled glory.
Read MoreThe true nature of repentance is elusive to so many! Regret for the results of sin is distinctly different from deep sorrow for the sin itself. The individual who only laments the suffering rather than the cause of suffering, namely sin, is not yielded to the Spirit of God.
Read MoreThe testing of our faith and loyalty is for our benefit! God knows exactly where we are, but too often we will not realize our own waywardness unless we are shown. How tenderly, yet powerfully He identifies with us, even at our lowest points.
Read MoreThe betrothed of God in the Old Testament is the bride of Christ in the New. Throughout time, she is clothed in the light of Christ. She is radiant . . .
Read MoreGod’s spirit will not strive with man endlessly. His faithful ones are the ones who, by making distinctions based on God’s Word, are enabled to recognize and call out the misrepresentations of Jesus that Satan is putting forth in the world.
Read MoreIn sending Jesus on the mission to earth, God demonstrated that He is 100% merciful AND 100% just. And it is in sending His Holy Spirit that He continues to fulfill the role of the Good Shepherd while securing His own inheritance.
Read MoreThose who choose Christ become targets for the adversary. You have “switched sides”, and he does not like it one bit. One of his subtle, anti-Christian tactics is perpetuating the “once saved, always saved” philosophy. But the Bible does not teach that once someone is saved, he or she loses the freedom to be lost. This is why Jesus instructs with us to abide in Him.
Read MoreOne of many proofs that God’s Word is not propaganda is the inclusion of unflattering facts. The weaknesses and failings of God’s chosen leaders are quite prominent. The dark influence of Satan notwithstanding, we repeatedly see God’s power of love at work: forgiveness and restoration, accompanied by His loving guidance toward the light.
Read MoreWhen Jesus suffered and died on the cross, the whole universe was watching. His victorious resurrection is not only a standing reminder that with God, it is possible to overcome sin and death, but it is also a standing rebuke to Satan, who, even though he got what he wanted when those under his influence tortured and killed Jesus, his sense of victory was thoroughly shaken when Jesus arose from the tomb.
Read MoreIn the process of restoring our characters to His image and likeness, it rests with each of us to co-operate with the agencies of Heaven. To procrastinate or neglect my part in the rescue operation from sin is a deliberate placement of my soul into great peril.
Read MoreAt both events (creation and redemption), the word finished is prominent. God rested on the seventh day (stated three times for emphasis) following completion of creation. Jesus rested in the tomb on the Sabbath following His payment of our death penalty.
Read MoreThe relationship of Jesus with His heavenly Father is a wonderful example of prayer for each of us as we encounter the trials and tribulations of living in a fallen world. He overcame them all on our behalf. Yes, He allows our faith to be tested. It is only through a close relationship with the Prince of Peace that difficulties become divine opportunities to elevate our mundane paradigm to a heavenly one.
Read MoreThe exercise of our will to look to Jesus, trusting Him for every need, is a discipline that can and should become as natural as breathing. Look to Him in faith…and live!
Read MoreToday, there is a massive, worldwide ecumenical movement—to unite all denominations of Christianity and also non-Christian religions into a single, “one-world” organization…
Read MoreNever was it God’s plan for the church to withhold His word from the people; nor that His people be fragmented into so many opposing groups. This has done horrendous damage to the cause Christ among professed believers and also to our witness for Him before unbelievers.
Read MoreThe wheat and tares often appear deceptively similar. But, beloved, the difference between them is the difference between life and death!
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