“It is for freedom that Christ set us free.” If you have faith to believe, you already know what this means. Even if you cannot express it, your soul knows it–through worship and prayer you experience the glorious freedom of the children of God (Rom 8:21). To some, being set free for freedom’s sake does… Read More »
Standing Firm
Brothers and sisters, I implore you, have nothing to do with Lent. This week, for many, will mark the beginning of Lent—the 40-day period leading up to Easter. It is portrayed as a time of humbling one’s self to prepare for receiving the true meaning of the cross at Easter time. Those who participate in… Read More »
The Christians Relationship To Sin
The Christian’s relationship to sin is like that of a host to a parasite, or a sovereign nation to an invading army. The contrast I wish to draw here is with the unbeliever’s relationship to sin. There is nothing parasitic or foreign about it. The invasion was long-ago successful. Another ruler has set up his… 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 »
The Cup and the Dish
I am sure you remember the time when Jesus confronted the Pharisee’s. In Matthew 23:25 Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.” Obviously, Jesus used this metaphor to point to the… Read More »
Baptism
Late one night, Jesus met with a man named Nicodemas. Nicodemas was a Pharisee who found himself drawn to Jesus, though most in his order were against Him. The other Pharisees strongly denounced Jesus for claiming to be the Son of God. Though the miracles that took place at His word, His touch, His command,… Read More »
Life in the Kingdom of God-Repentance (pt2)
In my last blog I wrote to you about repentance. I was given to remind you that repentance is a gift from God. It is “granted” by Him, then brought about as a part of your salvation. Repentance shows us our sin as it really was, before we were saved. By faith we see Jesus… Read More »
Life in the Kingdom of God-Repentance (pt1)
I believe you have had a great week. Did you know that? From the Scriptures I know that God’s people are always blessed, and that He orders our footsteps. I know that He lives in you by His Spirit and that you are a new creation in Christ. You have been sealed and set apart… Read More »
