II Corinthians 4:1“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;” Paul the apostle knew that he was given his ministry from God. He was faithful to his calling until the day he died. Although he experienced much hardship, trials, and persecutions, he never looked back or quit. There was… Read More »
I Timothy 1:18 “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare.” The Apostle Paul was giving young Timothy a “charge” to fulfill the responsibilities of a preacher. Throughout his life, this young man would continue to show… Read More »
II Timothy 4:7,8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his… Read More »
James 2:26 “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.” In this verse, James brings out a very important point. True believers in Christ know that works cannot save anyone, as Paul says in Gal. 2:16: “for by the works of the law shall no flesh be… Read More »
Psalm 63:1,2 “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.” It is still true that a… Read More »
II Corinthians 3:5 “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;” In the verses before this one, Paul reminds the Corinthians that they are the result of his ministry. Through his teaching and preaching, this church had been started and was established. He… Read More »
Philippians 3:15 “but this one thing I do.” There are many options in day-to-day life that you can do in your spare time. Entertainment options abound on the TV, the Internet, books, computer games, and more. As a Christian, it seems that there ought to be a better use of time. Spending hours doing any… Read More »
Ephesians 6:16 “Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” The world we live in is very capable of weakening the resolve of every Christian to serve the Lord. Many saints in the Bible turned away from God – Some of them… Read More »
Ephesians 6:11-13 “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the… Read More »
Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Many people struggle with the call of God on their life and some do it all their life. While it is… Read More »