The omniscience of Almighty God assures that when Jesus returns to gather His elect, it will be clear to the angels who’s who.
Read MoreSelf-deception is a very real and present danger. Our modern culture is all about “self-realization”, but focusing on self is a shortcut toward inner corruption.
Read MoreBecause our fallen human nature has a strong tendency toward procrastination, He permits trying circumstances that have a way of speeding up the development of our characters.
Read MoreIn the Christian life, we are on a journey of encountering challenges to the truths of the written word, a ‘love letter’ that is both a consuming fire, and a double-edged sword.
Read MoreThe number two symbolically represents witness. Jesus, the second member of the “divine Us”, Elohim, is the faithful witness of Revelation 1:5.
Read MoreIf we truly believed that the blessings He has for us are far superior than anything we are even capable of dreaming, we would voluntarily put a stop to all debating over whether it’s “necessary” to obey Him in this matter or that matter.
Read MoreThe heart condition is plain to Him. This is why Jesus spoke prophetically to paint a picture of two people apparently doing the very same thing, but one is lost and the other saved. This side-by-side view highlights the essential necessity of responding in humble obedience and love to the One who loved us first.
Read MoreOnly the LORD has the power to make holy. The seventh day may appear like the other six as “just another day.” It is an act of faith to believe that it is different!
Read MoreThis paradigm shift is the very thing that can provide a heavy heart with an energy-boosting perspective.
Read MoreBy His grace, He allows me to see defects in my character that I had not seen before, for how can I overcome that of which I am not aware?
Read MoreTo look in faith was understood only by those willing to look.
Read MoreNow it was no secret that poisonous vipers (symbolic of Satan’s effect in the world) lived in the wilderness, but the people's bitter criticism of God’s tangible blessings blinded them to the blessings of protection that God had provided from wilderness dangers.
Read MoreRight up to this very minute, even as temptations are paraded before us, His Spirit’s leading and gentle grace are available that we might safely navigate around each trap.
Read MoreI must recognize that the conduit for added blessings is character change—and this happens only with my consent!
Read MoreScripture teaches us that God calls, draws, woos, and invites people into a love relationship with Him, but He never forces Himself upon us. We are each divinely endowed with a personal will.
Read MoreThe long process of restoring the image of God in humankind has been—and continues to be—arduous. Consider the longsuffering of God!
Read MoreThe jewels of truth found by the Reformers were fervently and faithfully shared for the purpose of lifting people out of the darkness of error and leading them to know their Savior personally.
Read MoreWithout discernment, ideas that seem harmless can lead into deadly snares. The wheat and tares appear deceptively similar, but the wisdom to make the distinction is available to everyone who asks.
Read MoreThese changes have been so normalized that Bible readers tend to gloss over as “minor” anything in Scripture that goes against modern culture.
Read MoreDo we exercise our God-given energies toward hastening the day of Christ’s return? What was His action toward remedy and rescue? In order to destroy sin, He gave us His very best: His beloved Son . . .
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