A new believer can have many challenges. First, he needs to grow to understand sound doctrine. Ideally, a stronger believer will walk beside this new saint to help. Many new believers believe that since they’re forgiven and saved from the wrath by the blood of Christ, that they’ve arrived and then, just kick their feet... Continue Reading →
Lucifer’s 5 “I Will’s”
[This is a continuation of our look at the Fall of Satan] Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! Isa 14:13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will... Continue Reading →
Power to Overcome
Our Father is the Most High God; He is Wisdom, and so much more. (Prov. 8:12) We can step out from under fear and anything this world has to offer that creates anxiety or distress to be a servant. Recall who we have residing within us. So, what is there to fear? “What shall we... Continue Reading →
The Fall of Lucifer
Exek. 28 is a chapter with parallel stories. The section about Tyre and Satan is in the context of broader prophecies about the downfall of a variety Gentile nations after Babylon had destroyed Jerusalem. God’s cleaning house! We’re going to look at the downfall of the Prince of Tyre, whose fall is so similar to... Continue Reading →
The Beginning vs. The End
I love the comparison between Genesis vs. Revelation, the beginning vs. the end. J. Sidlow Baxter in his work, Explore the Book, said, “A comparison of Genesis to Revelation proves that this book is a completed revelation of God to man. They complement each other. “In both, we have a new beginning and a new... Continue Reading →
That The Man Of God May Be “Perfect”
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 →
Practical Study Ideas
There are many valuable tools that can help in studying; almost 40 are listed in “Exploring the Bible Using Study Tools,” which is available on Amazon or free on our website, Christianlifecoachsupport.squarespace.com. This book only skims the surface, but can be a beacon to help shine light on how to study and gain increasing depth... Continue Reading →
Apocalyptic Wildfires
All of the jaw-dropping imagery you have seen this week of the wildfires tearing through Los Angeles is precisely how you should picture the Tribulation. I’m reminded of the first Trumpet Judgment. Rev 8:7 The first angel sounded, and there followed hail and fire mingled with blood, and they were cast upon the earth: and... Continue Reading →
Confess with Thy Mouth?
How about we start the new year with some controversial passages! Woo hoo! Rom 10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. Rom 10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who... 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 →
Study Tools With Practical Application
A study option to consider in “Exploring the Bible Using Study Tools” is #14 Key words and phrases, which can be purchased on Amazon or can be downloaded free on our Website: Christianlifecoachsupport.squarespace.com These are words repeatedly used and are often a flag indicating an important topic or concept. Listed below are some fun assignments... 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 →
The Watching Of The Saints: “Watch Thou?”
1Co 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 1Co 16:14 Let all your things be done with charity. 1Co 16:15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the... 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 →
The Delightful Willingness of Christ
As I have personally delved into the incarnation this year, as I have decided to do each year at this time, I am particularly struck with the willingness of Christ to come to earth in fashion as a man. This is highlighted in a text that isn't typically referred to during this season. The text... Continue Reading →
‘Not Wrath But Rapture’ By Floyd O. Baker
[I discovered in our Pastor’s Office this vintage booklet by Pastor Floyd Baker called “Not Wrath but Rapture.” Inside was a transcribed message he had delivered on June 28, 1973, at the 5th Annual Bible Conference of the Berean Bible Fellowship. I loved it! So I scanned the booklet and converted it into an article!... Continue Reading →
My Top 10 Most Viewed Articles
7 Principles of Forgiveness “When we consider Eph. 4:32 and Col. 3:13 about forgiveness, we usually take away from those verses that our motivation to forgive is because God forgave us, which is true. But consider the fact that in Eph. 4:32, God the Father didn’t forgive you for your sake. He forgave you for... Continue Reading →
Who Were the Wise Men?
Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship... Continue Reading →
The Magnificat of Mary
Mary Visits Elisabeth Luk 1:39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; Luk 1:40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. Luk 1:41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in... 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 →
