His words of forgiveness and restoration take back from the devil what has been stolen by nefarious means; His sublime preaching and conversations provide a corrected paradigm, lifting the hearers onto a higher plane of thought and mindset and changing the destiny of all whose hearts respond in faith.
Read MoreBoth of these passages [one from Daniel and one from Hebrews] speak of the kingdom to be received by God’s people, the saints. Both affirm that the kingdom cannot be destroyed, meaning that it will last for eternity. A major difference, however . . .
Read MoreJesus chose to do much healing on the Sabbath, showing the world His rightful claim to the world and the Sabbath day. Restoring those suffering from sin and sickness provided a foretaste of the full restoration promised to those who believe.
Read MoreSomeone who comes to trust Him implicitly will perceive the reality of His unrivaled power and supreme authority. Such a one accepts His instructions and promises, leading him into a life of obedience. This is at the very heart of faith!
Read MoreThe familiar metal man image of King Nebuchadnezzar’s dream represented his kingdom, Babylon, and successive kingdoms until the end of earth’s history. But this historically accurate lineup of kingdoms could have been shown to the king in countless other ways. Why in the form of a single man?
Read MoreGod has richly blessed the world with a vast array of healthy and clean choices that are meant to be food for us. It is unfortunate that, in today’s Christianity, almost nothing is taught of the Maker’s diet. Our enemy the devil works through modern marketing to place unhealthy choices before our eyes at every turn.
Read MoreThe word of God has a supernatural way of piercing through directly to the heart. This is not to say that the mind is bypassed, but mental ascent to truth is not sufficient to actuate transformation of character.
Read MoreThe antichrist power went through a counterfeit death and resurrection, mimicking the death and resurrection of Christ.
Read MoreWhile Jesus walked the earth, there were many who sensed their need of Him, and they longed to cleanse [their] way. They saw a depth of kindness in those eyes and felt a peace that is the deepest longing of every heart. There were still others who avoided Him . . .
Read MoreGod’s word has a conquering power to drive out all of those things that have no place in my thinking, my affections, my appetite, and the direction I pursue. If I identify as a child of the King, then I must allow what He says to shape and guide my responses to the ongoing barrage of tests with which I am confronted.
Read MoreSin and error cause division in the body of Christ. Some are content to have the body of Christ divided – or to have “half of Jesus” while the other half takes part in ungodliness. But salvation doesn’t work like that. Either you have the Son or you do not have the Son. Jesus will not be a “roommate” with the father of lies.
Read MoreThe two women—both claiming that the living son belongs to them—represent two types of characters within the house of God: the true and the false. And the baby is Jesus. In God’s household, there are those who only claim to have Jesus, and there are those who really have Him.
Read MoreKing Solomon’s request for an understanding heart was graciously answered by the LORD with the gift of a wise and understanding heart plus a generous list of other blessings, above and beyond what was asked! Solomon was soon confronted with an intriguing test of the wisdom he had been given.
Read MoreThis world, under the dark influence of Satan, is constantly being deceived by evil that is marketed and presented in “packages” that are made to look good . . . even “holy.”
Read MoreWhatever your situation is, know for a fact that there is no task too mundane and no job so lowly that it could fall outside of the reach and care of our Heavenly Father.
Read MoreWhen John the Baptist came in the way of righteousness, he called out sin, for his job as forerunner to the coming King required it. A forerunner was to clear the road of obstacles ahead of a king’s arrival. The hearers, as free human agents, are invited to respond. Should we not teach of the freedom to co-operate with God?
Read MoreIn 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.
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