2nd Tim.3:15] And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. [16] All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: [17] That the man... Continue Reading →
To Serve… Learn to Love Yourself First
The statement to love yourself may seem odd, but consider what the Scripture teaches. Creation itself demonstrates God’s love: He fashioned us after His own image, then gave mankind the world, revealing His heart: “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish... Continue Reading →
EPIC Christmas Articles!
On this glorious Christmas Eve in the Year of our Lord 2024, we at Supply of Grace offer you our entire collection of TOTALLY EPIC Christmas articles. Enjoy! PTL! -------------------------------- The Light on the Tree (Josh Edwards) “Christ, then, is the light of the world, and true it is that they that follow him shall not walk in... Continue Reading →
Self-Reflection Helps Us Serve
In order to be a faithful ambassador to hold forth Truth, godly love is to be the foundation. As a living sacrifice, love teaches us to prefer others above ourselves. (Romans 12:1-16) Corinth had given themselves over to carnality, rather than living what they were taught, and even despised their own Apostle. Even so, Paul... Continue Reading →
What is God’s Strength Made Perfect?
When the Lord told Paul, “for my strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Cor. 12:9), what did He mean by my strength? What is God’s strength made perfect in our weaknesses? We all know the context very well. Paul was dealing with, what I personally suspect was, a demon or a demon-possessed person verbally... Continue Reading →
Carried About With Every Wind Of Doctrine
Eph.4:12] For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: [13] Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of... Continue Reading →
Depths of Satan, The Letter to Thyatira
This is a continuation of our series on the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches. We have covered so far the letters to the Jewish churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, and Pergamos. In the Greek, Thyatira (thai-uh-tee-ruh) was pronounced thoo-at-i-rah. This name sounds unpleasant no matter what language you speak it. Of all the seven letters,... Continue Reading →
Being Strong In The Power Of God
What Does Paul Mean By “Be Strong?” Eph.6:10] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. When the Apostle Paul exhorts the Saints to “be strong,” it is his desire that they would know the hope of their calling in Christ as being ‘more than just Justified unto... Continue Reading →
Understanding Our Father’s “Great Love”
John 15:12] This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. [13] Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. [14] Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Oftentimes, when someone loses their life to save someone... Continue Reading →
God Hath Not Given Us The Spirit Of Fear
2nd Tim.1:7] For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. [8] Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of... Continue Reading →
Godly Thinking: Think On These Things
Phil.4:8] Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. [9] Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and... Continue Reading →
Labor Day? Labor Of Love For Christ’s Sake
1st Thess.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; [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... Continue Reading →
Therefore Endure Hardness As A Good Soldier
2nd Tim.2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. [2] And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. In the military, there are those who are soldiers who never... Continue Reading →
Standing Faith In The Power Of God
1st Cor.2:4] And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: [5] That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. [6] Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not... Continue Reading →
Paul Set the Tone
In 1 Thess. 2:7. Paul says, “But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.” Then, in vs. 10. Paul... Continue Reading →
Knowing What Is The “Perfect” Will Of God
Rom.12:1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and... Continue Reading →
Think On These Things
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8 In the closing of the Book of Philippians is... Continue Reading →
“Knowing” What Is The “Good” Will Of God
Rom.12:1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and... Continue Reading →
The Glory Of Our “Perfectness” Unto God
Col.3:14] And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. [15] And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. [16] Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and... Continue Reading →
Taken Captive By Satan At His Will
2Tim.2:25] In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; [26] And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. Throughout time, in war itself, man has always taken captive the... Continue Reading →
