We live in a culture that is driven by discontent instead of thankfulness. Being thankful illuminates God’s blessings in our lives and allows us to be strong in the Lord. Just as the Lord did for the Apostle Paul during his conversion, our Lord Jesus Christ is opening our eyes and turning us from darkness into light, from the power …
God’s Mercy and Compassion
“Mercy triumphs over judgment.” As Jesus said to the Pharisees, “Go, learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’” God’s judgment is tempered by his mercy, the withholding of merited judgment. This was especially exemplified in the life of Jesus. In a culture full of criticism and accusation, mercy is a quality that God cultivates in his people.
The Choice to Rejoice
Let’s focus on JOY, the second fruit of the spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. You may have heard it said that “happiness” is dependent upon circumstances, but joy is “an inside job.” It is an inner delight, no matter one’s circumstances. How easy it is for us Christians to be emotionally dragged down by the preponderance of wickedness, tragedy, and …
Jesus Our Sanctification
As the people of God, we are set apart by virtue of the holy spirit the Lord gave us. In this world of darkness, we are His shining lights. But along with this sanctification given to us, we are called to the sanctified walk. God is light, and we are instructed to walk in the light as He, God, is …
Eternal life
One of the most wonderful promises that God makes in his Word for all for whom Christ is their savior is eternal life. The Book of Titus tells us that our very faith rests upon this hope which God, who does not lie, promises us. Such blessed assurance. Imagine – eternity with God, with our Lord and with our brethren. …
Sanctification (Part 2)
Christianity is not a mere moral code, ethnic club, or cultural phenomenon; rather, at it’s very core is the acceptance of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as our personal Lord and Savior. This relationship that Christians have with Jesus can vary greatly from person to person. Just because a person becomes born again, doesn’t necessarily mean they have a …
Sanctification (Part 1)
Sanctification: Principles Of Walking In The Spirit A “walk” in the Bible is often a metaphor for practical daily living. The Christian life is a journey, and we are to walk it — we are to make consistent forward progress. The biblical norm for all believers is that they walk in the spirit: “If we live in the spirit, let …
God’s Heart For Humanity
The longer I live, the more I appreciate the beauty of the Bible. It remains insightful, refreshing and always peculiar in so many ways. Even after decades of reading and studying I continue to discover nuggets of wisdom that surprise me. In recent years, I have come to especially appreciate the narrative structure of its message. Previously, I was perhaps …
Walking with God
We are in an intense spiritual battle that required us to walk spiritually even though our sin nature is warring with the spirit of God that lives within us. God has given us many keys that will help us in this walk. This teaching covers an abundance of scriptures relating to walking with God. We trust it will be very …
Judging Righteously
Have you ever been accused of being judgmental? Christians today are routinely labeled as narrow-minded, bigoted, hateful, and unloving by the progressive western cultural elites. Some attempt to bolster their position by quoting Jesus as evidence that we are not walking in step with him, saying, “After all, Jesus said “judge not” Right? (Matt. 7:1-7) They misuse this quote as …