We are in need of His Holy Spirit if we are to overcome our opinions. Human opinions can render us stubborn, dense, slow to understand. We over-complicate things by giving too much weight to our own ideas.
Read MoreThe man Christ Jesus, was tested more severely than any man who ever lived, and He overcame every trap and snare of the enemy.
Read MorePositive character traits must be claimed by faith, and then be tested and proven in one’s life. True achievements in character development have lasting, eternal value.
Read MoreBut there is yet hope for anyone who will wholeheartedly turn back to the Lord. As last day delusions intensify, there is more and more to overcome. We must learn to make a clear distinction between the straight testimony of the Lord and . . .
Read MoreThese two things—sin and death—are inextricably related. We are given opportunity in this life to receive forgiveness of sin and begin living a new life whereby we actively participate—under the grace of the Lord—in doing away with sin.
Read MoreIf we are not diligent to learn of the One to whom our worship is due, then we unwittingly place ourselves in danger of wrongly directing our worship.
Read MoreDo you love Him enough to believe all that He says? Do you trust that He knows best?
Read MoreThe obedience of the Israelites regarding camp set-up in the wilderness created an unforgettable visual for the onlookers. This peculiar people belonged to the King of the Universe.
Read MoreWe are living in a final season of judgment that precedes our Savior’s return. If you and I want to come out alive, now is the time to put to death (Romans 8:13) every lawbreaking aspect of our lives.
Read MoreParallel to this magnificent assembly in heaven is a humble assembly in the upper room of an ordinary house on earth.
Read MoreThough the accuser would have us think otherwise, our loving Lord has nothing to hide. And unlike human governments, God’s government is laid out for all to see.
Read MoreIt is only because of the absolute purity of His character of love that we exist and have a solid foundation upon which to build our life. This fallen world is a place of great danger, yet we may tread safely because of the protection afforded by the truth of His word.
Read MoreIt is a fact that sincere followers of Christ experience, to one degree or another, rejection, persecution, or both. But know that our God is active and in control. The pinpoint accuracy of His prophetic word is a peculiar comfort in the heat of battle.
Read MoreThese letters cannot be separated from the rest of the book of Revelation, for the rest of the book builds upon them. Jesus Christ is revealed as the One with every provision for every need of every person who sincerely desires to follow Him.
Read MoreIdeally, people’s love for Him increases throughout their earthly lifetime, steadily moving towards a deeper desire to grasp and internalize just what it is that He is saying. In this scenario of determined obedience to His word, development of character is steadily trending upwards.
Read MoreThe lukewarm condition of the church in the last days is a most serious condition because it has the least measure of hope. This condition is one of smug self-sufficiency and indifference. It bears repeating that there is more hope for one possessed of an antagonistic spirit against God, or a cold state of being…
Read MoreKnowing that they had been misled by popular ideas, their resolve was to rely upon the Bible only, to distinguish between Biblical truth and concepts that had been imposed by men.
Read MoreThe road of compromise is a downward one. It is highly significant in eschatological progression that Jesus’s fourth letter addressing the church at Thyatira includes the mention of His return. This church will continue until the end of earth’s history.
Read MoreThose individuals who took the admonition in the letter to Ephesus seriously a) succeeded in reclaiming their fervent love for the Savior, and b) were empowered to live pure lives of loving obedience to His word in its fullness. This direction of the church certainly gained the enemy’s riveted attention.
Read MoreThe messages of the risen, glorified Christ to the churches were presented in illustrative language that could be readily understood. Even the introductions of Himself in each letter indicated His perfect capability to meet their unique needs.
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