Category Archives: Joy

Has the Real Meaning of Christmas Been Forgotten?

Matthew 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” Just the other day, I heard someone on radio say that Christmas is all about joy and gladness, etc. While it did not surprise me because I come across this… Read More »

The Blessings Gained from Going to Church

Psalm 122:1 “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” This verse is still applicable today, even though it was originally written more than 3,000 years ago. Those who truly love the Lord are glad to be in church when the services are taking place. They… Read More »

The Blessedness of Singing to the Lord

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Many times in the Bible there are references to singing to the Lord – especially in the Old Testament. It has not become obsolete in the New Testament, but the thought and practice… Read More »

Sealed – but Grieving the Holy Spirit

Ephesians 4:30 “And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” In my last post, I talked about the sealing of the Holy Spirit. Every true believer (yes, there are false believers – professors without works) is sealed at the moment of salvation. Even though the future… Read More »