Deuteronomy 9:1-6 Today’s text verses come after a forty-year period of Wilderness journeying for the Nation of Israel. This journeying is often referred to as "wandering." A point should be made however, that the Israelites were led by the Lord … [Read more...]
Heavenly Hillbillies
Ephesians 2:4-7 “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,” (Ephesians 2:4) “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)” (Ephesians 2:5) “And hath raised us up … [Read more...]
Overcomers or Under-comers?
“…To him that overcometh will I…” (Revelation 2:7c). In each of the Seven Churches, Christ spoke directly to the “overcomers” (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21), in reference to the reward they should receive from Christ. The Greek … [Read more...]
Mixed Perspectives on Blessedness
“And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh” (Genesis 47:10) As we read through the Bible, we see various individuals and the trials that each faced in the development of their character. Perhaps the most prominent individual … [Read more...]
Do You Know Him?
“That I may know him…” (Philippians 3:10a) There is a great difference between Revelation and Regeneration. The Bible reveals this difference many, many times. Note the following statements of revelation: Jesus asked Simon Peter this … [Read more...]
Sin: A Spiritual Carcinogen
“And their word will eat as doth a canker…” (2 Timothy 2:17a) I recently watched a documentary about the adverse effects of tobacco products, namely smokeless tobacco … [Read more...]