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 »
I John 3:2,3 “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as… Read More »
Luke 2:9,10 “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” It had been nearly 400 years since there was any… Read More »
Revelation 21:5 “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.” Thousands of years ago, God promised to destroy the present world and bring in a new one. Thank God that the curse will be removed, and… Read More »
Deuteronomy 10:14 “Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD’S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.” The Bible speaks of three different heavens. The first heaven is the area in which the birds fly. Genesis 1:20 speaks of this area: “And God said, Let the waters bring forth… Read More »
John 6:38,39 “For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.” Many… Read More »
I Peter 1:18,19 “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” In these two verses, Peter reveals what it cost God… Read More »
Romans 10:3,4 “For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.” Many religions claim to offer a way to be able to please God. As… Read More »
John 10:27,28 “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give to them eternal life, and they shall never perish.” Yesterday, I talked about how the Lord Jesus and His real sheep have a special relationship. The primary distinction as given in these verses is that they hear… Read More »
Matthew 7:23 “And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Name dropping is not unusual today. Most people do it to impress or when they are looking for a favor. It also is not unusual that people mention God’s Name – oftentimes in vain. As… Read More »