1st Thess.1:[4] Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.[5] For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.[6] And ye became followers of us, and of the... Continue Reading →
The Hope of His Calling
Hope is fickle and vain when it is temporary. Therefore, all that the natural man could categorize under the umbrella of his hope is ostentatious. The natural man glories in the carnal as if it is eternal. Thus, the natural man is ignorantly gaudy. For some they look forward to carnal things by not... Continue Reading →
Fear the Reapers
In some secular fiction, one might come across a Grim Reaper character, which was death personified, usually depicted as black-robed skeleton wielding a sickle. He’s holding a sickle because a reaper is a harvester. He’s come to bring about the victim's death and harvest that person's soul, which plays into people’s fear of death. As... Continue Reading →
The Ministry: “For Which Cause We Faint Not”
2nd Cor.4:15] For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.[16] For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.[17] For our light affliction, which is but for a... Continue Reading →
Raised With Christ
(Col 3:1) "If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God."It is interesting that this verse begins with “if”. If is a word that speaks to conditionality; it is not a word that only deals with a question. Here in Colossians there... Continue Reading →
A Brief Meditation on Meditation
Meditation. This operation based upon the use of the inward faculties and systems has different ideas concerning it. The distinctions are based upon who you ask: the philosopher, psychologist, or natural therapist. Meditation has been hijacked by heathenism and hedonism. Although it is recognized to have been practiced for thousands of years everyone has their... Continue Reading →
The 3 Exceedings in Ephesians
In Eph. 1:19, we find the first of three times when Paul wrote “exceeding” in the book of Ephesians. He writes, “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.” Paul chose His resurrection (1:20) as an example of God’s demonstration of His... Continue Reading →
The True Power of I Am
“The Power of I Am” is the title to the most famous sermon of the most infamous preacher in Texas - Joel Osteen. Millions of views. Oprah Winfrey shared his message on her YouTube channel and said his sermon changed the way she sees her life. The gist of his message was this. “If you... Continue Reading →
Quench Not the Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a vital element in our relationship to God, not only as a member of the Godhead but as the performer of Divine operations that shape this relationship. The Holy Spirit is the one that baptizes us into the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:13) and seals us there (Ephesians 1:13) and... Continue Reading →
Being Doctrinally “Able” To Admonish One Another
Rom 15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another The doctrine contained in Romans chapter 15 addresses the Saints who are “strong” in the faith, and the Bible teachers who are also “able” to “please... Continue Reading →
