2Tim.1:6] Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. [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... Continue Reading →
Exo 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? One writer called this verse “one of the loftiest descriptions of the majesty and excellency of God in the whole Scripture.” Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods?... Continue Reading →
Reading through Matthew's gospel I am struck by the misunderstanding or lack of understanding Christ's own apostles had concerning Him and His kingdom. I dare not say this with a measure of bravado, as if I would have known better. I read and study His Word today and I do not understand many things. Yet,... Continue Reading →
In order for someone to feel comfortably convicted about justification during the Tribulation, I’d suggest that you need a good working knowledge about justification throughout the entire Bible. Consider the book of Genesis, which covers about 2,000 years of human history. God could have easily given thousands of books covering in detail so many aspects... Continue Reading →
Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Today, there is a saying; ‘you can’t learn to... Continue Reading →
People sometimes read my 5,000+-word articles and say, “Joel’s a bit wordy.” I don’t deny it. So, I’m going to start off the new year with a SHORT JOEL HAYES ARTICLE! That's right! It’s a miracle! Have you ever studied all the times Paul writes always? Because of all-sufficiency of the cross, because of the... Continue Reading →
2Tim.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 God; The... Continue Reading →
I know how it can be. Christmas is here. Your crazy family is coming over. Oh, did I say “crazy?” In fact, I’ll bet “crazy” is an understatement for your family, am I wrong? They’re nutjobs. You love them, sure, but they will drive you up the wall at 100 mph before breakfast. You’ll be... Continue Reading →
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. Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that... Continue Reading →
Rom.13:12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. [13] Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [14] But... Continue Reading →
Can you quote any words the Holy Spirit ever verbally spoke to someone in the Bible? We know from Paul that the Holy Spirit speaks. He said in 1 Tim. 4:1, “The Spirit speaketh expressly.” The Spirit speaks! He has a mind, an intellect, volition, will, emotions, and He has a voice. He speaks! In... Continue Reading →
Mat 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Mat 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be... Continue Reading →
Marriage between men and women (there is no other way) is an institution which has for it's establishment God, Himself. He created Eve as a helpmeet for Adam, so that he would not be alone. And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an... Continue Reading →
In the book of Revelation, did John time travel into the future? Oh, yeah, man. This is gonna be EPIC. First, we must consider the big picture structure of the book of Revelation. In fact, I would be so bold as to suggest that there really is only one proper Biblical breakdown of Revelation. And... Continue Reading →
Col 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Col 3:13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Col 3:14 And above all these things... Continue Reading →
Spiritual lessons illustrated through horses
Who are the 144,000? What role do they serve in the Tribulation? Why do they exist in the book of Revelation? Why are they young, male virgins? The first reference to the 144,000 is in Rev. 7 even though they're being marked and sealed takes place at the beginning of the Tribulation. There’s a reason... Continue Reading →
2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2Ti 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 2Ti 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded,... Continue Reading →
To take heed is to take hold upon something, to seize something with great attention, or it’s to pay close attention to something. In Paul’s epistles, there are 7 aspects of the grace life we are to take heed with great attention. These aren’t simply 7 instructions we’re to embrace intellectually. We are to seize... Continue Reading →
Question: What’s The Difference, If Any Between The “Babe In Christ,” And The Ones Who Are “Weak In The Faith?” Rom 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. Rom 14:2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Rom 14:3 ... Continue Reading →
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