II Timothy 2:20,21 “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use,… Read More »
II Timothy 2:19 “Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” One thing that believers do not need to worry about is does the Lord know who His children are. He knows them… Read More »
Psalm 155:19b “Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.” This part of the verse reveals one reason sin is becoming rampant in our culture – not only in America but also around the world. Some people foolishly think that because God does not act immediately to judge sin that He will not… Read More »
James 4:5-9 “Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to… Read More »
James 4:7 “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” It is easy to make getting the victory complicated. The problem lies with our hearts, which are naturally prone to go against God. Most people had some sinful habit in the past before they were saved, but the temptations… Read More »
I Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” Through Christ our Savior, our redemption has freed us completely from the law – as far as salvation is concerned. There is no… Read More »
Psalm 16:15 “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” David starts this Psalm with a petition to uphold his steps. Up until now, he had tried to be faithful and was determined to stay that way. He testified that God had already… Read More »
I Corinthians 10:12,13 “Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to… Read More »
Psalm 145:18 “The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” One of the most powerful types of evidence of the truthfulness of the Bible (and there are many), is that God answers prayer. David learned this early in his life and kept on praying… Read More »
1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” At the Olympics, which just ended, many athletes from around the world gathered in Paris. They showed up and were ready to do what they could in… Read More »