I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-02) When we read the book of James we can get a clearer understanding of trials and temptations. James also includes a lot of information about living the Christian life. Taking these verses one at a time, we can discover more about God’s instructions to us as believers. We will start … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.” (Revelation 12:10) MEDITATION: We will be miserable Christians if we don’t learn the difference between Holy Spirit … Continue reading
I’m Saved, Now What? (part-01) When we make a profession of faith, we might not fully understand what that means. We understand the extremities of our decision (we were doomed for hell, and now we are destined for heaven), but we may know very little about the journey between the two. There is a ‘dash’ … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1) MEDITATION: Whenever we think about the word ‘stand’ more than likely we think about someone in an erect position with both feet on the floor; someone who is not sitting or … Continue reading
“I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT?” It’s a question that many Christians ask themselves (or others). In 2022, I will be offering a weekly series on “I’m Saved, Now What” that will hopefully help us better understand the changes we can expect when God saves us. Please join us in exploring this topic… – if you … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 25) (last part) Victorious living (how do we practice what we have learned?). – (Psalm 63) A guide for living in victory (from morning until night). – (Verse 1) The Hebrew word for “earnestly” is “shachar” (dawn, early, to search for with painstaking effort; rise, seek diligently … Continue reading
BIBLE MEDITATION: They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” (Revelation 17:14) DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The Second Coming of Jesus will be the greatest event of all the ages. It … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part- 24) – Chasing the wind. Question: Why is self-control so important for Christians? – Solomon gives us a good overview. Question: Who is Solomon? – Solomon: – Had it all. – Inherited the largest and most powerful kingdom in his region of the … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 23) Last week (Part-22) we looked at a life of self-indulgence; This week we will look at a life of self-control. Self-control is probably one of the greatest obstacles to living the life of a believer. Whenever we fail to exercise self-control, we become vulnerable to many of Satan’s schemes. We open … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 22) Self-control – Greek word for “self-control” is “egkrateia” (which means – continence; temperance; self-control); in essence it means “restraining passions and appetites”. Note: “akrasia” is the opposite (it means – to enjoy in excess; self-indulgence). – (Acts 24:22-27) Question: What was the basic message … Continue reading