Phm 1:4 I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, Phm 1:5 Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; Phm 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you... Continue Reading →
The Reliability of Scripture
Everyone has their own opinions about everything under the sun, including politics and religion. Dare I say that these are still the most disagreed upon subjects ever! The main thing that sparks so much of the disagreement is inaccurate information. Our political world is adrift in opinion, rather than set laws. The same can be... Continue Reading →
The Holy Spirit Crazy Transportation Service
I daresay that no one in all of Scripture had more extraordinary, life-altering experiences with the Holy Spirit than the great Ezekiel. We’d discover that the Holy Spirit filled him twice (Ezek. 2:2, 3:24), came upon him once (Ezek. 11:5), verbally spoke to him on at least three occasions (Ezek. 3:12,24, 11:5), took away his... Continue Reading →
A Brief Statement of Faith
The Bible2 Tim 3:16 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 of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works(2 Peter 1:19-21) "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that... Continue Reading →
Mike Moriarty’s “Christ: My All in All”
How about some spiritual comfort food via my fellow MAD BAD podcaster, Mike Moriarty? He once put this list together, which you can also download as a Word doc. over here at our website along with a few other grace goodies. Mike totally rocks. -Joel ------------------------------------------------------------------ “Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Col. 1:27)... Continue Reading →
What Is The “Gift” That Paul Is Exhorts Unto Timothy To “Stir Up?” Part 2
2Ti 1:4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;2Ti 1:5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.2Ti 1:6 Wherefore I put... Continue Reading →
D.E.A.D!
The major focus in so much of what is called Christianity today (The magazine is indeed a correct representative of Christianity Today) is focused on me, myself, and I, rather than on Christ Jesus. One of the most popular teachers / authors is Joel Osteen, whose bestselling book, “Your Best Life Now” continues to be... Continue Reading →
5 Trials to Prove Israel
5 Trials to Prove Israel Exodus 3:13 What is his _______________________? Exodus 3:14 I AM _______________ I AM. This is a blank check and when Israel needed something God would fill in that Check. 1st Trial Bitter waters at Marah Exodus 15:22-25 and there he P__________________ them. Exodus 15:26 Jehovah Rapha = the Lord, The... Continue Reading →
A Higher Law
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I am pleased to post a video rendition of an article, by the same title, I wrote for Supply of Grace a while ago. The major theme is taken from Romans 8:2 concerning the "Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus". It is a... Continue Reading →
Satan vs. God
After the temptation in the garden of Eden and the fall of mankind into sin, you have this fascinating back-and-forth in a spiritual warfare between God and Satan. When man fell into sin (Gen. 3), God by His grace sought man out, sacrificed animals, clothed them with skins, and told Satan that a redeemer would... Continue Reading →
What Is The “Gift” That Paul Exhorts Unto Timothy To “Stir Up?” Part 1
2Ti 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2Ti 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 2Ti 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve from my... Continue Reading →
An Endless Supply of Grace
Grace is an incredible thing. It is freely given by the Lord, and should be freely received, and utilized, by the Believer. It is the source of our strength; the very energy of our lives. I know that right now you are thinking of a wonderful old hymn. The "Wonderful Grace of Jesus" is something... Continue Reading →
The Kingdom Offer & Conditional Wrath
Question: I've done some looking at the idea that Peter was offering the kingdom to Israel at Acts 3: 19-21. As I read this, I think if anywhere there was an offer of the kingdom, it would be here, but I'm still not sure that is what is being offered. Peter does say that God... Continue Reading →
The WORD
I wanted to try something a little different with this article. I have recently began learning how to create videos with the goal of using them as a tool for sharing the Word of God. I recently completed my first one entitled "The WORD". I used stock footage and music in an effort to convey... Continue Reading →
Character and the Believer
People often imagine that God is manipulating circumstances in their life to mature, or direct them. God doesn't use circumstances to create character in the life of believers - He uses the life of His Son in the believer to accomplish this (see Galatians 2:20; Romans 5:1-5; Romans 8:6-11). Notice in Romans 5 it says... Continue Reading →
7 Principles of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a timeless principle across all ages. You might remember the story of Esau forgiving Jacob after he stole his birthright. When they met again in Gen. 33, Esau had 400 men with him, ready to destroy him. But when he saw his brother bow to him repeatedly in humility, Esau forgave him. Gen... Continue Reading →
Godly Wisdom And Judgement: ‘Choosing Our Battles’
2Ti 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 2:2 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. 2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier... Continue Reading →
That Epic J.C. O’Hair Poem
THE GOD OF ALL GRACE "The God of all grace" is a wonderful name:What a privilege it is, His grace to proclaim;To tell forth the gospel at home and abroad,To teach guilty sinners the great love of God. How He planned it in heaven, to send from aboveHis bosom Companion, the Son of His love,To... Continue Reading →
The Godly Design Of His Word
Rom 1:10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. Rom 1:11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Rom 1:12 That is, that I may... Continue Reading →
Jacob Have I Loved
Text: Romans 9:9-13 It is important to note, by way of context, that Romans 9 through 11 deals with the spiritual condition of unbelieving Israel, who had rejected their Messiah. Now, in the present Dispensation of Grace, these who are Israelites according to the flesh find themselves not part of the “Israel of God”. This... Continue Reading →
