Positive moves were made toward leading the people in reformation. Seeds of truth sprang up and gave promise of an abundant harvest, but they had been choked by thorns.
Read MoreWhile Yahweh roundly condemns the worldly systems of idolatry—not only statues that cannot see or hear, but manmade ideas and traditions placed above Biblical teachings—He lovingly communicates His welcome to anyone who chooses Him over the world’s popular ideologies.
Read MoreSolomon’s apostasy that so embittered much of his life had occurred gradually. By the time he was awakened to the reality of his folly, he was old and terribly regretted the downward course he had pursued.
Read MoreLittle by little he withheld from God that unswerving obedience which was to make Israel a peculiar people, and he conformed more and more closely to the customs of the surrounding nations.
Read MoreThe Lord Jesus, before His earthly ministry ended, promised His followers the Holy Spirit to aid in our journey through a fallen world where, without exception, every precept of God is attacked, either subtly or blatantly. There is at least one counterfeit for each truth of God’s word.
Read MoreThere is a progression of understanding for those in a relationship with Jesus. As the Master Teacher, He lays the foundation of truth from the very beginning of His word. Throughout Scripture, there is a teaching theme: review and expand.
Read MoreWhen Jesus, now in heaven, identifies Himself in three distinct facets of time, it helps to open to our understanding as to how His righteousness is the key to our future.
Read MoreThe “how to” of hastening the return of Christ is tied directly to a personal relationship with Him. The more I get to know Him, the more my love for Him grows, and the more I will want others to know Him.
Read MoreAre we to believe that God has placed it within our power to hasten the return of Jesus? Indeed we are!
Read MoreHumble obedience to the revealed will of God is an essential component of true worship and has the potential to lead others toward true worship of the living GOD.
Read MoreWhen opposing doctrines are presented as Christian teaching, it is obvious they cannot both be correct. Therefore, it is vital to clarify! Playing the “ostrich” is not a defense for failing to distinguish between truth and error. Truth may hurt, but error can kill!
Read MoreMany of God’s people will answer the call to come out of Babylon before the fall of the final seven plagues. But the majority will refuse. As the plagues are falling, they will realize too late that Babylon cannot deliver what she had promised.
Read MoreNot only did the people repeatedly refuse the invitations to come into the ark, but their lack of repentance produced iniquity of such enormity that their minds were rendered incapable of discerning the gravity of their own situation.
Read MoreNeutrality and compromise are the tools of that old serpent, a subtle ploy to lead people away from God. It always seems harmless at first. The deceiver even makes it appear beneficial.
Read MoreThese are exciting times, filled with challenges to our faith. Our enemy is out to trip us up, but even this is subject to the sovereignty of God. He allows our faith to be tested and at the same time generously provides for the spiritual safety of every heart that is inclined towards Him.
Read MoreThe Word of God originates in the mind of God. Therein lies the source of the exquisite, indescribably wonderful nature of the Scriptures.
Read MoreThe lessons of the past, if not learned, will be repeated. It is God’s intention for His people to visit and revisit what many disrespectfully consider “the old waste places” in Scripture.
Read MoreIf you are a child of God and you are suffering, know that nothing has been allowed in your life that has not been filtered by Him. We are speeding toward the close of time and the ravages of sin and Satan; his time is short!
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 MoreA vital part of my sanctification is learning to make distinctions between good and healthy traditions/habits and those that contradict Scripture. It is a matter of placing myself under the authority of Jesus.
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