We have been offered a covenant of life forever with God through Jesus Christ. This is not like an oath with men who die and they can no longer guarantee their word, this covenant is based on Gods word and…
Tag: May
Encourage One Another Day By Day
There is a strong message to those of us that believe in Hebrews 3:12 Watch out, brothers, lest there be in some of you an evil, unbelieving heart, with the result that you fall away from the living God. There…
So Great A Salvation
We live in an age where God has revealed his plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is in Hebrews 1:2 “heir of all things” and the one that in Hebrews 1:3 “made purification for sins” and in Hebrews…
My God Will Fulfill Your Every Need
Paul talks about the position he had in the world before he came to Christ, yet all of that, he has dismissed in Philippians 3:7 “But whatever things were gain to me, these things I have considered loss because of…
Christ is Proclaimed
Paul has one thing in mind, one motivation for his life, that in Philippians 1:20 “with all boldness, even now as always Christ will be exalted in my body”. There are those that are opposing the gospel, just as they…
That the Word of the Lord May Progress
We are accepted by God the moment we accept Jesus Christ. This is just as when Jesus came of age and was baptized before he did any work of ministry in Matthew 3:17 And behold, there was a voice from…
Progress Even More
There are times when we wonder about what will happen in other peoples lives, Paul did as one responsible for delivering the gospel to them. And, there are times when, just as Paul did, we need some intervention to move…
Approved by God Entrusted with the Gospel
Paul is not the only one, there are others that in Colossians 4:11 “are fellow workers for the kingdom of God”. Paul names gentiles and Jews that worked with him, but also names those in the local church who are…
The Firstborn Over All Creation
Jesus Christ has taken his place, in Colossians 3:1 “Christ is, seated at the right hand of God”. It says in Colossians 1:16 “all things in the heavens and on the earth were created by him … all things were…
Hear the Word of God and Follow It
Jesus continues to teach his followers, inviting them to come to him, to find rest in him. He teaches Martha, the one that is given to hospitality and is serving them all, that she too can let go of some…
I Will Follow You Wherever You Go
It is nearly time for Jesus to be taken up but for now, the crowds are still gathering and he is still teaching and healing. He sets himself to go to Jerusalem. At first, he had sent his disciples only…
So That We Do Not Give Offense
Jesus is well into his earthly ministry and is teaching his disciples at every turn. Yes, he says, pay the taxes. No, he says don’t prevent anyone from operating in my name, even if they aren’t part of our group.…
This is My Beloved Son. Listen to Him!
Jesus takes three of the apostles with him to pray, they are tired and sleep and wake to she Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. Jesus tells them “Get up and do not be afraid” and Peter says lets make…
Who Do You Say That I Am
Jesus warns his disciples to “beware the leaven of the Pharisees” and we know this was their teachings, the traditions of men that entangle people in works to be saved. But Marks gospel also mentions “the leaven of Herod” and…