Psalm 85:6 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” I am quite sure that most of you that read this title are curious about why I would say that. I hear requests for revival mentioned a lot in prayer meetings and when prayer requests are called for. It is… Read More »
Ecclesiastes 4:12 “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Christian victory is often made easier when you have regular fellowship with other believers who are living for God. It is true that people normally hang out with people who are like-minded – birds of… Read More »
I Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” After you have obtained a victory, never assume your battle with that particular temptation is over. It will be back at another time. Satan and his demons have time on their side.… Read More »
I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Victory over sin cannot start from a denial of its existence in your life. It also is no good to generalize about sin: “If I have sinned, please forgive me.”… Read More »
I Thessalonians 4:3,4 “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;” After salvation, God’s desire for every believer is that they be sanctified. The Greek word behind this English word is… Read More »
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 excellently sums up the matter of salvation for fallen man. Because of sin, our final destination is Hell, and then the Lake of Fire. There is… Read More »
After telling believers to “earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” in verse 3, Jude immediately reminds readers that even though wickedness abounds – God will judge all of them. Although men (and some women) will bring false teachings into the church, note that he says that these “ungodly men”… Read More »
Numbers 32:23 “But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.” In the context of this verse, Moses was warning some tribes of Israel to do as they promised. They told Moses that they would go armed before the rest of… Read More »