Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle John wrote the following words concerning the return of Christ, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). John must have thought he was in the last days, because of the environment he and other believers were in at the time. Paul himself seems to have expected that he would be alive when Jesus returned to this world (1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). He believed that he was in the last days too. Peter also tells us that he is “looking” …
(1 Corinthians 12:3)…..Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.
What is Paul’s reason for saying this to the Corinthian believers? It was to correct their ignorance of who it really is who speaks on behalf of God, the Holy Spirit. Anybody can say they speak for God, but how does one know if it is a valid message from Him? Does he/she claim that Jesus …
The year 2020 will probably go down in the history books as the year mankind rose to his highest potential with science and their reasoning that they do not need God to fight pandemics. Oh how man has become the fool when he thinks that he can do everything without God. Man has the problem of thinking that all that is in him is adequate (sufficient) for his life to flourish. But this is not so! The Scriptures tell us a different truth, the real truth, (2 Corinthians 3:5)…..Not that …
Jesus’ ministry wasn’t just about Him going around Israel preaching and healing – it also involved the making of disciples who would follow Him wherever He would go. He called several men to several men to do just that. The call of Peter and Andrew (Matthew 4:18-20). The call of James and John (Matthew 4:21-22). The call of Matthew himself (Matthew 9:9). Jesus would end His time on earth with a command for them to make more disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). This is what has become to …
Let’s take another look at yesterday’s passage (Romans 5:3-11) and focus in on God’s plan of reconciliation in (5:11).
3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for …
(Romans 5:3-11)…..3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. …
(Isaiah 40:31)…..But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
I came across this thought on prayer that I found in my files and thought I would share it with you all today. I know that all of us need encouragement in our prayer life.
…Time is precious. Our lives are full. Life is busy. Many of us think we are too busy to spend time in regular daily
(Luke 2:10-11)…..10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
“Great joy…to all people.” What an incredible statement! The gospel is great joy. But many have never even heard the “Gospel of Jesus Christ,” or good news, as the term gospel means. Is this really for all people? Yes, and we are …
Mary had “the Lamb” that came into this world for one purpose. Jesus came for the sole purpose of dying! He came to be the sacrificial Lamb that would take away the sin of the world (John 1:29). You see, Jesus came to die for the sins of humanity. Luke tells us that His mission in this world was “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). If He was going to accomplish this, there was a price that had to be paid, and …
The normalcy of that evening was shattered when the shepherds saw the angel of the Lord standing before them, and the glory of the Lord shining around them. What was going through their mind I wonder. We know that the Bible says – “they were greatly afraid” (Luke 2:9). Think about that for a moment. They were seized with great fear. They are terrified. Wouldn’t you be also? Imagine being who they were (lowly shepherds) and seeing what they saw (magnificant glory), then hearing the angel said (2:10-12). …
