Very often, it is in the details that must occur before we reach a goal that we become overwhelmed.
Read MoreThe purpose of the temple had been hijacked and perverted by the very ones in possession of the divine instructions for leading sinners to the forgiveness and cleansing that God offers.
Read MoreOur participation in acknowledging our own sin is vital in bringing a balm to His pain. To be in agreement with Him over my sin immediately moves me to the next point of decision: will I allow Him to cleanse me of erroneous thinking that would otherwise lead to future sins?
Read MoreThe sooner we come to Jesus with confession of sin and the desire to turn away from it—the better! He loves us so much that He is anxious to forgive: to relieve us from the weight of guilt. The thankful heart cleansed from its guilt is on the springboard of a wholesome new way of living, under the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Read MoreIf we were to truly live by the words of Jesus, our lives would be revolutionized! Putting and keeping our relationship with the Lord foremost is the central theme of the Christian life. It is a discipline that is challenged by nearly every aspect of life here in this world.
Read MoreWe see a pattern throughout history of God’s people collectively abandoning His truths. Over and over God is patiently calling His people—all who will listen—to “come out” of the masses who have gone astray. We are likened unto sheep because one straying sheep is often followed by others.
Read MoreIn the face of the downward spiral of today’s general ruin, there are still pastors and leaders who, in a deep sense of gratitude toward God, cultivate a genuine affection for the example of His faithful shepherds of the past.
Read MoreThere is a spiritual alertness that comes with living in the expectancy of Jesus’ return. It is in His word that we continually learn of Him while also gaining understanding of world events in light of Biblical prophecy.
Read MoreGod’s word is complete and provides more than everything we need to discern our cruel enemy’s subtle and blatant attempts to stunt and twist our thinking. God has powerfully been leading His people out of numerous errors that crept in among us. HE IS STILL AT WORK, and He desires to thoroughly prepare His people for His return.
Read MoreAlmighty God exercises the power of divine restraint when it comes to the freedom of choice He has given to each soul. He will not come after us to drag us back into His camp when we wander off, but in tender love His Spirit will whisper of His power to heal as soon as the wayward heart recognizes the need for healing.
Read MoreJeremiah, spoke clearly and repeatedly, calling God’s people to be holy—set apart—which our enemy attempts to make unappealing. Satan relentlessly presents a parade of one worldly trinket after another, making each worthless thing seem pressing, important . . . and appealing. But the one who, by God’s grace, maintains a heavenward gaze will exercise spiritual discernment . . .
Read MoreThe vast majority in Christendom have become confused on even the most basic issues of life and death. The devil’s denial of death’s reality (Genesis 3:4) is the cornerstone of nearly every false teaching. But God has always preserved a remnant that embraces His word—all of it!
Read MoreNumerous traditions that were held high among God’s people were actually causing people to be lost. Paul’s encounter with Christ and his obedience to Him accomplished such a transformation in his life that he referred to his former conduct in an extremely negative light: “I persecuted the church of God beyond measure and tried to destroy it.”
Read MoreHow often do you feel that the temptation to sin is just too powerful to overcome? It’s as though the enemy is on a winning streak that you just can’t break.
Read MoreThe enemy takes full advantage of our fallen natures to plant and cultivate ideas contrary to the word of God. Like a virus, we not only fall prey, but will propagate deadly ideas if we are not solidly grounded in this word from heaven.
Read MoreThe Lord commanded Jeremiah on one occasion to occupy a prominent spot at one of the main entrances to Jerusalem to highlight the importance of keeping holy the Sabbath day. They were losing sight of its sanctity, as pronounced in His Word.
Read MoreBrothers and sisters, instead of thinking upon your own weakness or timidity, meditate upon the personal and intimate love of the Shepherd. His love for each of us knows no measure. Don’t you want everyone to learn of such love?
Read MoreWhen we become His followers, it is not as though we have lost our free wills. Christ is the head of the Church, but He is not a dictator. In fact, it is the exercise of our wills for the express purpose of pleasing Him that constitutes true service and worship.
Read MoreThere is a popular manner of preaching today that presents grace as a character trait of God that willfully overlooks sin. But real grace is His power that works transformation in our character that we may gain victory over sin. What an indescribably wonderful gift is the gift of His grace!
Read MoreFrom the amazing mind of the Infinite Creator came myriads and waves of delight after delight: indescribable joy! Peace reigned over the earth. Think of a scene in nature without so much as a single dead leaf.
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