...as you wait for and earnestly desire the coming of the day of God. The heavens will be on fire and be dissolved because of it, and the elements will melt with the heat. But based on His promise, we wait for the new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell. We are … Continue reading Desiring His Coming – 2 Peter 3:12
Seen and Heard – 1 John 1:3
...what we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ. The Christian faith has at its foundation eyewitnesses to the truths it propounds. The God of the Bible does not call … Continue reading Seen and Heard – 1 John 1:3
Grace and Peace – 2 Peter 1:2
May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. This is an interesting passage as Peter seeks grace and peace to increase through knowledge. It is knowledge that trumps our emotions. How we feel has such a strong impact on our sense of grace and peace. … Continue reading Grace and Peace – 2 Peter 1:2
God’s Favor – 1 Peter 2:19-20
For it brings favor if, mindful of God’s will, someone endures grief from suffering unjustly. For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God. There is a way to create favor … Continue reading God’s Favor – 1 Peter 2:19-20
The Taste Of Goodness – 1 Peter 2:1-3
So rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all slander. Like newborn infants, desire the pure spiritual milk, so that you may grow by it for your salvation, since you have tasted that the Lord is good. To know the salvation of Christ is to taste the pure goodness of God. What … Continue reading The Taste Of Goodness – 1 Peter 2:1-3
Faith Obtained – 2 Peter 1:1
Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: What a thought....even our faith has been 'obtained' by 'the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ'. We tend to think of faith … Continue reading Faith Obtained – 2 Peter 1:1
Conformed – 1 Peter 1:14-16
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance. But as the one who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, Be holy, because I am holy. Don’t let your passions, desires and feelings form you. Shake off the … Continue reading Conformed – 1 Peter 1:14-16
Hope, Grace and Holiness – 1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Our hope is to be set on the grace that is coming to us at the return of Lord Jesus. This grace is our hope. The free … Continue reading Hope, Grace and Holiness – 1 Peter 1:13
The Holy Trinity – 1 Peter 1:2
...according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with the blood of Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you. This verse speaks clearly of the Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Simply because the specific word ‘Trinity’ is never used in Scripture … Continue reading The Holy Trinity – 1 Peter 1:2
God’s Just Nature – Isaiah 13:11
Thus I will punish the world for its evil And the wicked for their iniquity; I will also put an end to the arrogance of the proud And abase the haughtiness of the ruthless. God has great wrath for the arrogant, prideful sinner. He is jealous for His creation and will not allow the prideful … Continue reading God’s Just Nature – Isaiah 13:11
Speaking God’s Word – Numbers 22:38
Balaam said to Balak, “Behold, I have come to you! Have I now any power of my own to speak anything? The word that God puts in my mouth, that must I speak.” When one preaches and teaches, standing in front of folks who listen, respond, encourage and criticize, it is actually quite easy to … Continue reading Speaking God’s Word – Numbers 22:38
The Liar – Psalms 63:11
But the king shall rejoice in God; all who swear by him shall exult, for the mouths of liars will be stopped. This is a huge promise for all concerned, both for the liar and for those who speak truth. Deceit and dishonesty will be brought to an end. Thanks be to God - both … Continue reading The Liar – Psalms 63:11
Precise Prophecy – Isaiah 9:6
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us.... In this day when the Scriptures continue to be under attack both from without and within the church, I find myself more amazed than ever at the amazing specificity and insightfulness of the Written Revelation. Prophesying of the coming Lord … Continue reading Precise Prophecy – Isaiah 9:6
Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4
When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, In God I have put my trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me? I’ve thought about this a lot as I have often struggled with being inordinately fearful. When one seeks the … Continue reading Eternal Shield – Psalms 56:3-4
By His Own Choice – James 1:16-18
Don’t be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be … Continue reading By His Own Choice – James 1:16-18
Decisive Faithfulness – James 1:8
An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways. This brings to mind Jesus' statement about the man who puts his hand to the plow and looks back. Jesus says that this backward glancing man is not fit for the kingdom of God. This man simply can’t seem to make up his mind and set … Continue reading Decisive Faithfulness – James 1:8
Established by Grace – Hebrews 13:9
Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited. There will always be those who assume they can gain status with God through special ceremonial practices involving food and other … Continue reading Established by Grace – Hebrews 13:9
Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. During this strange time of the corona virus as fear and distancing prevail, we must not forget the mandate of scripture. Followers of Christ are those who extend themselves and their homes to strangers. Our existence is not tied to … Continue reading Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2
Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. There are two fundamental elements to Biblical faith: 1). God is real. He exists. 2). God is trustworthy. He keeps His promises and … Continue reading Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6
Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Faith is not some flimsy feeling or some mindless wishfulness. Faith is not wanting something to be true or wishing something would happen. Faith is reality and substance. It is not mushy or emotional. It is proof and … Continue reading Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1
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