To have a divided loyalty subjects a person to one of Satan’s most successful delusions: believing he is in a saved condition, but is actually in a tragic state of blindness regarding the workings of God’s grace.
Read MoreThis type of spiritual readiness is the opposite of thoughtless compulsiveness. It is a bright awareness possessed by someone who is ‘dying’ to live out in his life the truths of the word of God. Paul said, “I die daily.”
Read MoreThe introductory words that Jesus chose for Himself prepare us to hear what comes next. The letter to the Laodiceans exposes the sad condition of the church today.
Read MoreAssassination of character is the ‘constant companion’ of the Philadelphia church. In our broken world, rejection, ridicule, and worse signify that Christ’s followers will be overcoming Satanic attacks until the end.
Read MoreDisappointments have caused many to turn away from God. This is because they either blame Him or conclude that He isn’t real. There are even those who are ‘furious with Him for not being real’!
Read MoreAlmighty God has always dealt with people in a loving way, patiently guiding, encouraging, warning of danger. He is divinely capable of dealing corporately, for the gospel message of salvation is for everyone; and individually, as the souls of those whose hearts are loyal to Him are under divine protection.
Read MoreThe only two churches who received letters from Jesus containing no rebuke but only praise (Smyrna and Philadelphia) were also the most severely criticized by the supposed people of God.
Read MoreNow, regarding the building: the tabernacle proper illustrates the sanctification of believers who, by faith—as citizens of heaven—enter the heavenly sanctuary….
Read MoreJesus, who compares Himself to Eliakim, truly has full access and authority over more than a royal house or a house of worship, but over all of life!
Read MoreOur Lord would never suggest something if it was not possible to accomplish. He stands ready at all times to come to our aid. Most of the overcoming that needs to happen is that of our own nature.
Read MoreYet, he had some essential growing to do, for he did not realize the incompleteness of his surrender to the Lord Jesus.
Read MoreTo remember its great cost should deepen gratitude and love for the Savior, as well as awaken an unspeakable appreciation for those upon whose shoulders we now stand.
Read MoreThere are evidently points upon which their understanding is correct, but they are neglecting to incorporate them into their lifestyles.
Read MoreFrom the Lord’s point of view, a spiritual lack of life is a preventable tragedy.
Read MoreIndeed, it was a very dark time. Jesus, the Light of Life, is the only true Comfort. His Spirit, our Comforter makes all the difference…
Read MoreJeremiah expounded upon the Potter’s prerogative to further illustrate that He is the ultimate righteous Judge whose jury—the faithful remnant—is perfectly settled in His truth. The standard of judgement is the Word of God and there shall be no trace of disagreement on that Day.
Read MoreThe great battle is incurred when I realize that the largest obstacle to overcome is myself. Jesus understands this intimately…
Read MoreBut our risen Savior ministers before His Father on our behalf in the heavenly sanctuary. Apart from daily conversation with Him in a love relationship, we can accomplish nothing that will last.
Read MoreTheir reliance upon the Spirit of God, along with faithfulness to the written Word included a readiness to accept correction from that Word. Thus, a loyal remnant was present as a witness in the world.
Read MoreIn a very real sense, He has laid Himself upon the examination table, that we might observe His character from every angle, and know where to place our loyalty.
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