God saved you by his grace. And you or I can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8-10). Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. If salvation is based on our performance, on what we do, then it is not by grace. Our salvation is based on what Jesus Christ did. Our part is simply to receive the gift! Yet that is so hard for people to grasp.
Abraham was, humanly speaking, …
(I Thessalonians 5:16 KJV)…..Rejoice evermore.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16 NASB)…..Rejoice always.
If you only rejoice when things are perfect, you may not rejoice much in this life. Why miss out on something so pleasant? We as believers are to rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. You can rejoice in hope! That means to rejoice ahead of time. Why? Because you expect deliverance. You know God’s blessing is coming your way because God is faithful. So rejoice now! Today, rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: …
With His Word God gave us a firm foundation to base our life on. Something absolutely unchanging. Something God Himself will never change. So we can be certain about God’s will. If we want to know God’s will, we only need to see what He said in His Word, the Bible.
Let us praise His name for His unfailing love and faithfulness; for His promises are backed by all the honor of His name.
The integrity of God is wrapped up in His Word; if He did not keep His Word …
“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” – (1 John 4:16)
The best and most wonderful word in heaven is Love. For God is Love. And the best and most wonderful word in the inner chamber must be – Love. For the God Who meets us there is Love. What is love? The deep desire to give itself for the beloved. Love finds its joy in imparting all that …
Having enemies can cause many to be afraid. David was certainly afraid at times, but how did he get victory? He put his trust in God! Praising His word! The trust of David involved praising God’s word in that David took God’s word and believed His promises, even in trying times.
When we are tested it is time to trust our God (James 1:1-4). Do we trust Him (His word) when we are afraid? Does that trust drive away our fear? (1 John 4:17-19) (2 Timothy 1:6-7) (Proverbs 3:5-6). …
Who is it that needs to be ready (prepared) for Jesus to return?Everyone (Mark 16:15)! What should man be prepared for? (Acts 10:42) (2 Corinthians 5:10). Why should we prepare? (Matthew 24:36-42). When should we prepare for His return? NOW! (2 Corinthians 6:1-2). Always (Luke 12:35-40). There are consequences for preparation involving the Lord’s return. There are good consequences for proper preparation (Matthew 24:46-47), and there are bad consequences for improper preparation (Matthew 24:48-51). Consider those in (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9). Will Jesus find …
(Psalm 107:1)…..OH, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” This Psalm is wholly devoted to the praise of God’s mercy. In each of the twenty-six verses of (Psalm 107), we have the expression: “His mercy endures forever.” The Psalmist was full of this glad thought. Our hearts too should be filled with the blessed assurance. The everlasting, unchangeable mercy of God is cause for unceasing praise and thanksgiving. Let us read what is said about God’s mercy in the well known Psalm. …
(John 14:16)…..”And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever,…..
If you allow Him to, the Holy Spirit will guide you in every area of life; from the words you should speak, to the truth you will learn, to way you should pray, etc.. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity of God. It is difficult for humans to understand how there can be only One God, as the Scriptures teach, yet be three distinct persons …
(John 15:5)…..”I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. There are three reasons to pray: for God’s benefit, for your benefit, and for the benefit of others.
To benefit God…..through our requests, God can justly intervene in earthly situations and bring His will to pass. So, praying in line with God’s Word benefits God. To benefit you…..prayer is communication with God. It includes listening, discussion, and giving thanks, not just asking for …
Why is it that David (king David of the Old Testament) can trust God? Why can we trust Him? Because He is Lord (my Lord) (Adonay; Ad-o-noy). He has authority and power and is matchless in His being. David wrote, “The LORD said to my Lord…” (Psalm 110:1). Thomas said, “My Lord and my God!” (John 20:27-28). Paul wrote, “…Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:7-8), by virtue of His death and resurrection (Romans 14:8-9). Peter also proclaimed Jesus as Lord to the Jews on Pentecost (Acts …
