“It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.”~ Romans 15:27~ Rightly dividing the word of truth is a precise skill done by the workman that studies God’s Word. Cutting straight... Continue Reading →
The grace of God given to Paul for the Gentiles is glorious. Its glory is like the radiant colors manifest by a ray of light streaming through a diamond.
God’s work in Christ exercising His unsearchable judgments to reconcile the world unto Himself, usher in the dispensation of His grace, conclude His good news in His Son, and give it to the apostle Paul to give it to the Gentiles would make known His manifold wisdom and reveal the depths of His grace.
Admonishing pursues righteousness. It discerns fault, wrong, and evil. Admonition warns of it, counsels against it, cautions ahead of it, and teaches in accord of righteousness.
We therefore have a great expectation that isn’t simply produced to match ordinary worldly happiness, but that exceeds in extraordinary joy.
Although there are many facets to His hope, conclusively, He grants Himself. He is THE GOD OF HOPE. As such where else can we go?, to whom can we turn?
“And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and He that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in Him shall the Gentiles trust.” ~ Romans 15:12 ~ Christ will most certainly dwell as King of kings and Lord of lords on this earth. He made heaven and earth to dwell and... Continue Reading →
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” {Rom 14:19} As we have begun to deal with our instruction of equity we have had two major instances thrust upon us in which to shew godly equity. What is equity? And, what are the two... Continue Reading →
A few thoughts we should possess not only now, but at all times in the world in which we live - sorry about the writing..... Grace and Peace Beloved, Throughout this season of a pandemic, I have heard much of the same as before the coronavirus about politics, economy, the constitution, rights, theories about the... Continue Reading →
The spectrum of response the church is giving to the virus and its’ effect is manifesting the sleeping giant of error couched in the church. In other words, the Coronavirus is manifesting a greater problem and that is the doctrinal array of error that resides in the church. The confusion has been reflected in the... Continue Reading →
Over a little more than a year ago I was invited to attend a ceremony. This ceremony was being hosted by parents for their son. This wasn't a graduation, he was younger than graduation age, but of a sort was. They asked if I could attend and speak. Due to scheduling conflicts, I was unable... Continue Reading →
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:" ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8 ~ Sufficiency necessitates purpose, goal, objective. Sufficiency is means to an end. The sufficiency spoken of in 2 Corinthians is provided by God's abundant, all... Continue Reading →
The little flock during the future time of Jacob's trouble will need "patience" to endure such times. The description of those times is a major doctrine throughout the testimony of scripture. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel prophesied about these future times. Daniel made prayers and supplications to God to know more about the timing of... Continue Reading →
Christ's exhortations to "...endure unto the end, and the same shall be saved" (Matt. 24:13) or, "In your patience possess ye your souls." (Luk. 21:19) are not exhortations that are dealing with eternal salvation from the debt and penalty of one's sins. Whether it be in Matthew or Luke the context is not spiritual salvation... Continue Reading →
Jesus had thoroughly prepared His disciples for the prophesied persecutions they were going to face. From the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) to the Sermon on the Mount of Olives (Matt. 24) He taught and warned them. This is echoed by Peter in 1 Peter 4:12-14, "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery... Continue Reading →
The great king of Assyria sent his messengers Tartan, Rabsaris, and Rabshakeh along with a great host against Jerusalem. Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah came out to hear their message. Rabshakeh presented his intimidating question, "What confidence is this wherein thou trustest?" Hezekiah's options, make pledges to the king of Assyria as their servants or place... Continue Reading →
Godliness transcends partisanship and the politics of higher offices no matter their form within any nation. The bearers of godliness have always transcended the winds of politics. Yet, the crass conversation of politics has infiltrated the speech and attitude of those in Christ toward the very ones that God has commended His love to. At... Continue Reading →
The Lord Jesus Christ testified that He was the light of men and therefore the Light had come into the world. Now that Christ is at the right hand of the Father those that are in Him, though we live in this present evil world, are to continue the tradition in His stead. We too... Continue Reading →
False expectations can be devastating in our personal lives, toward our spouses, in parenting, and in other relationships. Humans are sinners by nature not able to please God, being under sin with a bent to rely upon self. Expecting those in authoritative government positions to make godly decisions is the difference between light and darkness,... Continue Reading →
The technology of the modern and post-modern world has given new wave mediums to "the prince of the power of the air". Access to the course of Satan's world is available in our homes, in our cars, and now is even mobile with a mobility that exceeds the radio as we drive our vehicles. These... Continue Reading →
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