If the fledgling Reformation, after achieving a measure of success, had compromised by consenting to procure favor with the world, it would have forfeited the power of God in favor of the power of man, moving away from the true faith which it proclaimed.
Read MoreSatan’s influence upon man has perpetuated error toward the left and the right, making a broad way for both extremes. Today, make the choice to step onto the narrow path of safety, well-lit by God’s word.
Read MoreBut, like so many since that time, the imperial party looked only upon that which can be seen, and rallied to that which the majority was doing. Their confidence was in the cause of the emperor and the pope, which was strong, while that of the Reformers seemed weak.
Read MoreBut as the hour of His betrayal and arrest was closing in, sin’s terrible weight pressed upon His soul. Its darkness and horror was to come down fully upon His shoulders bringing the long-anticipated and indescribably painful separation from His Father. Jesus would die of a broken heart.
Read MoreAnother Jesus is being preached in the world. This false christ has deceptively altered or omitted numerous foundational teachings in the Word while claiming authority to make such changes. On a massive scale, all across the world, these deceptive alterations are being accepted without question.
Read MoreAmazingly, this persecution was accompanied by explosive church growth. The original faith spread like wildfire. The very intensity of the persecution of those days kept the church free from nominal Christians.
Read More“Thou hast placed thy Word before me like a torch, and Thou hast touched my heart, in order that I may hold in abomination all other merits save those of Jesus!”
Read MoreHe became convicted of sin while realizing the powerlessness of the ceremonies and rituals to atone for that sin.
Read MoreIt matters not if one’s life was lived before or after Jesus came to earth. The faith that looked forward to His first coming is the same faith that looks back on it. Reconciliation with God has been available to every generation.
Read MoreOur personal obedience to the Lord, by faith, has a wonderful potential to turn others toward their own spiritual healing, pointing wayward lives toward the Savior.
Read MoreThis positive identification is further developed in the connection between our heavenly Father and His only begotten Son. Jesus Himself said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father”
Read MoreIt is tragic that our enemy is not met with greater resistance among humans. It is evident that the soldiers of Christ are sleepy and indifferent to His instructions. Because sin is not viewed as repulsive and deadly, there is a lack of decisive determination to resist it.
Read MoreThe use of sanctuary language throughout Scripture, and especially in the book of Revelation, shines a brighter light on the Lord’s plan to justify, sanctify, and ultimately glorify His people. Without it, we would be fairly clueless regarding the Lord’s work to separate us from our sin.
Read MoreBeloved, every discovery of a jewel in the treasure trove of Scripture is something to celebrate and share. We are to remain faithful to the Holy Spirit’s revelation and call regardless of ridicule, or even the threat of death.
Read MoreA thoughtful look at the fourth commandment (see Exodus 20:8-11) reveals the Lord’s unique identity as Creator, for only He can supply the divine and sacred spark that creates life. Likewise, He alone provides the divine and sacred spark that re-creates.
Read MoreEver since His resurrection and ascension, Jesus is out of the reach of His number one adversary—or is He? It is through harming people that the enemy continues to inflict pain in the heart of Jesus.
Read MoreIt is a fact that the Lord does not simply hand to us an overcoming life; but rather He gives us life as we overcome. It is a miraculous step-by-step process that begins with faith.
Read MoreLater in Scripture we are taught that trees can symbolize individuals. This symbolism sheds new light as we review previously read passages with spiritual eyes that have been more widely opened.
Read MoreFaith must be tested. It is the struggle of the test that builds “spiritual muscle”.
Read MoreIt is no coincidence that the enemy launched this attack upon God’s role as Creator at the same time that Christ, our heavenly High Priest, entered the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary.
Read More