“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8) As I listen to certain preaching on the radio or television, and as I behold the conversation of the Body of Christ today; I realize that, as elementary as it might sound, a … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Part C: Preservation Based on Purging
“Behold, happy (blessed) is the man whom God correcteth…” (Job 5:17) Not only is enduring suffering from the hand of men a “key” to happiness or blessedness of God; but another key is when a saint is purged by God with chastisement. Paul quotes … [Read more...]
How to be Happy: Part B: Preeminence Based on Patience
“Behold, we count them happy which endure…” (James 5:11) The second key to true happiness is “endurance.” This word is also translated “patience.” The verb form means “to bear patiently, endure.” The noun form is literally, “an abiding … [Read more...]
Wouldn’t Touch it with a Ten Foot Pole!
“Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.” (1 Timothy 5:22) To condone something is to approve of it, or be in agreement with it, whether it is right or wrong. Simply put, your approval means … [Read more...]
How Important is the Seed Sower? Part A: His Position
Isaiah 55:10-11 Up until the age of tractors and modern mechanical cultivation equipment and planting equipment, seed had been hand-planted in the soil by human workers. On the outset it appeared that these workers who sowed seed were of no great … [Read more...]
Who Is Your God?
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.” (2 Timothy 3:12) Why does living a Christ-like life make you an offense to the world? Think about it. If you are striving to enter in at the strait gate (Matthew 7:13); … [Read more...]
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