Fellowship Meal????? John 21:15] So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. [16] He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of... Continue Reading →
Be Ye Followers of God
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Ephesians 5:1-2 uses the term “therefore” indicating a conclusion given so far in this letter and relays how to... Continue Reading →
Observing The Lord’s Table Or Not? Part 1
1Co 11:23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 1Co 11:24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of... Continue Reading →
The Trinity in the Sevenfold Unity
We find in Eph. 4:4-6 what is famously called the “Sevenfold Unity of the Spirit.” This is a list of seven ways in which God already established unity for all of us believers. There is One Body. One Spirit. One hope. One Lord. One faith. One baptism. One God and Father. One of the major... Continue Reading →
Spiritual ‘Insight?’ The ‘Eyes’ Of Your Understanding
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the... Continue Reading →
To Know the Love of Christ
The end of Ephesians 3:16,19 teaches saints to be equipped and “strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” God’s mighty eternal power and wisdom enable us “To know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” To mature in Christ’s love, it’s... Continue Reading →
“Inheritance” Looking Through The Eyes Of A Son
Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Eph 1:18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the... Continue Reading →
Gospel = Whole Manner of Living
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called” (Eph. 4:1) Here’s a monumental point to be made about this verse: A worthy walk is fundamentally one that embodies the values found in the Gospel that called you to salvation. Paul's arguing that the... Continue Reading →
A Divine Recalibration
On yesterday’s podcast, Mike and I were discussing this bizarre “Destiny Weekend” conference in which people spend thousands of dollars for this self-proclaimed NAR prophet to tell you what’s really in your heart and give you a divine recalibration. I can do that for you RIGHT NOW! Plus, I’ll do it for free!! Your life... Continue Reading →
The Way And Life Of The Thessalonians
1Th 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father; 1Th 1:4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. 1Th 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power,... Continue Reading →
The Death of Love
Here is something the Lord told the disciples at the beginning of His Olivet Discourse: “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one... Continue Reading →
What Does It Mean To Have Confidence In The Flesh?
Php 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Php 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Php 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and... Continue Reading →
Paul – Before & After His Conversion
Here’s something interesting to consider from our sermon Sunday. Compare and contrast how Paul treated believers before and after his conversion. Paul’s Treatment of Believers Before His Conversion: Persecuted the Church of God - He said in Phil. 3:6, “Concerning zeal, persecuting the church…” In Gal. 1:13, he said, “…beyond measure I persecuted the church... Continue Reading →
The Affairs Of This Life: Be Ye Separate Saith The Lord
2Co 6:17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 2Co 6:18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Col 2:4 And this I say, lest any... Continue Reading →
Hate is Weak. Grace is Strong.
On yesterday’s podcast, Pastor Hal and I ruminated on how we, as believers, can combat hatred with grace, and there was one point I loved too much: Hate is weak. Grace is strong. This is a great thing to meditate upon. I loved this. Hate may look like strength, but in truth it’s weakness acting... Continue Reading →
How to Love My Husband and Children (Titus 2:4)
Could you clarify Titus 2:4… how to love my husband and children? The term love has two aspects. One is to have godly care, devotion, and affection and the other is charity, which is love in action. “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly... Continue Reading →
An Outline Of Romans Chapter 15: The Bible Minister
This ‘outline’ of Romans chapter 15 presents an extensive biblical exposition centered on the Chapter’s godly intent for the Saints, emphasizing the ‘responsibility and reputation’ of the strong to ‘doctrinally support’ the weak, the example of Christ's selflessness, and the calling to live a godly, edifying life in unity and love as a ‘bible Minister.’... Continue Reading →
Divorce, Rightly Divided
Mat 19:2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there. Mat 19:3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause? If you've been following along in our series on the Gospels in chronological order (all... Continue Reading →
A Prayer for a Tragedy
How should a believer pray for a tragedy like the horrible flash flooding in Texas? Of course, we know that natural disasters are not judgments from God today. How do we know this? 2 Cor 5:19 tells us “that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them...” He... Continue Reading →
The Prodigal Son
Luke 15:11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 15:12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 15:13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey... Continue Reading →
