Proverbs 14:14 “The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.” The above verse compares two people by looking at their choices and the results they experience. The word “backslider” means someone who has turned away or turned aside. It refers to a professing… Read More »
II Timothy 2:20,21 “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use,… Read More »
II Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” One thing that believers do not need to worry about is does the Lord know who His children are. He knows them… Read More »
John 5:22 “For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:” It is a common belief that people thin that God the Father will be the One to judge all people. This thinking is contrary to the Bible because this verse says that Christ will be the Judge. It makes… Read More »
I Corinthians 4:19,20 “But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” Paul cared much for the Corinthian church, but it was a problem church. They… Read More »
Habakkuk 3:2 “O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” There is little doubt that our nation is at a crossroads. The key to blessing and positive change has always… Read More »
James 4:5-9 “Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to… Read More »
Romans 15:13 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Even though we live in a world that is getting darker, we can thank God that it is still very unlike what it was in Paul’s… Read More »
Psalm 27:13,14 “I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” The word “fainted” has many meanings. The primary meaning in this verse seems… Read More »
Psalm 119:97-104 David… I. Loved God’s Word All through the book of Psalms, David’s love for the Word can be seen. He wrote Psalm 1:2 and practiced it: “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.” (vs. 99) “for thy testimonies are my… Read More »