Tag Archives: first love

The Danger of Backsliding

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 »

Standing Fast in the Lord

Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” Paul loved the church at Philippi and prayed often for them. Notice that in this verse he calls them “beloved” twice. As the book of Philippians reveals, he greatly enjoyed his time… Read More »

Being Ready for the Hour of Christ’s Return

Luke 12:40 “Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.” It has been said for many years that Christ is coming soon. It’s still true. In fact, we are much closer to that hour than we were just a year ago. The whole world knows… Read More »