Paul wrote to the believers in Ephesus, and to us, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith –and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Eph 2:8,9 Our strength as Christians comes from knowing that faith is a gift.… Read More »
The Origin Of Life
The last sermon I received from the Lord was something I felt you should have in writing so that you may refer to it. It is based upon the following passage of Scripture: Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its… Read More »
Not By Sight
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come! 2 Cor 5:17. We all know this verse. The Lord reminds us of it often in our church and our Bible study. It is central to understanding the Christian life. According to this verse, something… Read More »
Concerning Forgiveness
As Christians, we enjoy knowing that our sins are forgiven. It is a peace we have with God that could only come through the cross of His Son, Jesus. Speaking about all who are saved by grace, through faith, the Lord said, “…they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.… Read More »
From One Law To Another
Through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit has set me free from the law of sin and death. Rom 8:2 Reading this verse plainly tells us that we went from one law to another. We left the law of sin and death to be under the Spirit’s law. Hebrews tells us: The Holy Spirit… Read More »
Born Again
The nature of God’s love for us is astounding. In this life, we will never fully understand it. But, rest assured, we were born again so that one Day He can bring us into the fullness of His Presence to be overcome by love and know Him for all eternity. Jesus said, “I tell you… Read More »
Every Knee Shall Bow
: “Therefore, God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of the Father.” Phil 2:9-11… Read More »
Prayer In Spirit And Truth
On our side of the cross—the resurrection side—I have always thought that there is no method to prayer. Jesus said that a day was coming when God’s people would worship Him in Spirit and in Truth. That day is today, and prayer is a Spirit-led endeavor because He lives in us. I have found, however,… Read More »
Pray Continually
People say that the shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35: Jesus wept. But I think there is a tie. 1 Thes 5:17 says, Pray continually. Both verses, with just two words each, are profound. We would not expect the King of kings, and Creator of the universe to cry. Paul wrote, “All things… Read More »
Children of Abraham pt.2
: Did you read last week’s bulletin? If not, or if you don’t recall what I wrote, you should read that first, then come back to this one as a continuation of the same topic. Last week we read, “It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from… Read More »
