Romans 16:17 “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” The Apostle Paul wrote, as an instrument of the Holy Spirit, that Christians are to avoid some people. There are many kinds of Christians – as there has always been… Read More »
I Corinthians 2:15 “But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.” We often hear that Christians should not judge. Of course, those who say such things are referring to judging people. Or, they may be defending themselves when a brother or sister lovingly tries to point out… Read More »
Joshua 13:1 “Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed.” Joshua had been the leader of Israel as they moved into the promised land, and for many years afterward. They saw many… Read More »
Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.” America is still the greatest nation on earth. Personally, this July 4th, I am glad to be an American and I enjoy having the freedoms we currently have. I have served four years… Read More »
Psalm 111:7,8 “The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.” In a day when truth is not considered important, believers need to be reminded that God’s Word, the Bible – is 100% true. There is… Read More »
Romans 10:17 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Interestingly, the word “faith” is only used 2X in the Old Testament, but it occurs in 229 verses in the New Testament. Truly, it reveals the importance of faith in the life of the New Testament believer that God wants… Read More »
Psalm 12:6,7 “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.” When God wrote His Bible through about 40 men, He wrote it with the intent that it continues forever.… Read More »
I Corinthians 2:12 “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” Starting with salvation, our loving God has given to His children many things that are free. Of course, they are the… Read More »
I Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” In this letter to a young preacher, the Apostle Paul warns him that some believers are going to depart from the faith. The reason: They will be… Read More »
Psalm 1:2,3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”… Read More »