By Neil Anderson March 22 Romans 10:17 Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ When people struggle with their faith in God, it’s not because their faith-object is insufficient. It’s because people have unreal expectations of… Read More ›
Bible
Bad Bosses and Irritating People, part I
“For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a… Read More ›
PLACED INTO CHRIST
By Neil Anderson March 16 Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live… Read More ›
A Fool
“Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from ANY direction.” ~Unknown “Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” Proverbs 28:26 (NIV) “And God gave… Read More ›
GOD’S FEEDBACK SYSTEM
By Neil Anderson March 13 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope” I believe… Read More ›
THE TWO ADAMS
By Neil Anderson March 1 Romans 5:18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. The reason so many… Read More ›
FREED FROM LEGALISM
By Neil Anderson February 25 2 Corinthians 3:5, 6 God . . . made us adequate as servants of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives… Read More ›
THE LIGHT TO OUR PATH
By Neil Anderson February 22 Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path We live in a world where the flip of a switch instantly lightens or darkens a… Read More ›
HE’S ALWAYS THERE
By Neil Anderson February 20 Matthew 28:20 I am with you always, even to the end of the age In the early 1980s I counseled a Christian young woman who was languishing in deep spiritual, mental and… Read More ›
THE BATTLE OF THE MIND
By Neil Anderson February 18 Romans 7:25; 8:1 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! . . . There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus Romans 7:22, 23, pinpoints… Read More ›
SALVATION IS REGENERATION
By Neil Anderson February 3 2 Peter 1:4 He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of the divine nature What does the Bible specifically say… Read More ›
OUR TRANSFER
By Neil Anderson February 1 Colossians 1:13 He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son Perhaps you have heard the illustration of the two dogs. Some people… Read More ›
THE DEFINITION OF DISCIPLESHIP
By Neil Anderson January 30 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing Jesus’ primary call to His disciples is seen in His words “Come to Me” (Matthew… Read More ›
THE LAWS OF GOD
By Neil Anderson January 28 Luke 11:39 Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness The Talmud , a collection of… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, part VII
January 27 2014 Christ the Lowly, part VII “Agree quickly with your adversary (Matthew 5:25, NAS).” “It is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded… Read More ›
FACING DECISIONS
By Neil Anderson January 26 Psalm 25:4 NIV Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths In today’s and tomorrow’s devotionals, I would like to share with you 10 questions you’ll want to ask yourself and pray about when… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, part VI
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:29, NAS).” “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly… Read More ›
WHAT IF GOD WAS A FRIEND ON FACEBOOK?
The Olive Branch Report Written by: Joanne Baumeister Turner founder of Comfort In The Arms of God Ministries Copyright© 2013 Joanne Baumeister Turner Reprinted with permission How did you get to know your best friend on Facebook? Remember back!… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, Part V
“…thus says the Lord God, ‘Remove the turban and take off the crown; this will no longer be the same. Exalt that which is low and abase that which is high (Ezekiel 21:26, NAS).” “Take My yoke upon you, and… Read More ›
APART FROM CHRIST I CAN DO NOTHING
By Neil Anderson December 31 John 15:5 I am the vine, you are the branches . . . apart form Me you can do nothing Add the following statements of doctrinal affirmation to those you began reading… Read More ›
ONE TRUE AND LIVING GOD
By Neil Anderson December 30 Exodus 20:2, 3 I am the LORD your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before Me The doctrinal affirmations today and tomorrow will help you renew your mind… Read More ›
Our Most Important Assignment
By Neil Anderson December 23 1 Timothy 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever When love is used as… Read More ›
Christians That Celebrate Christmas: Worthy of Being Condemned?
Vine Of Life News Copyright© 2013 πίστις With Christmas right around the corner I see an increasing trend that really disturbs me, people attacking those who celebrate Christmas. You would think I am referring to those of the secular world who… Read More ›
The Fear That Expels All Others
By Neil Anderson December 10 Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge I was conducting a conference for the leadership of one of America’s flagship churches…. Read More ›
What We Believe
By Neil Anderson December 9 James 2:19 You believe that God is one. You do well; the demons also believe, and shudder We all have some beliefs about the world we live in. Whatever we think will… Read More ›
Christians: the Most Judgmental and Critical People There Are
Copyright© 2013 πίστις Other Believers are the most judgmental and critical people I know. Offended yet? Then do not read any further. I will say that being so quick to judge does not apply to all Believers, some are not this… Read More ›
Christ the Lowly, Part III
“I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit… (Isaiah 57:15, NAS).” The last two posts discussed the topic of humility and forgiving self. That brings us to the subject of forgiving… Read More ›
Seeing Life From God’s Perspective
By Neil Anderson December 1 Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil Wisdom was certainly the way of the Old Testament as the Book of Proverbs and other… Read More ›
The Sword Of The Spirit
By Neil Anderson November 29 Ephesians 6:17 And take… the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God The Word of God is the only offensive weapon mentioned in the list of armor. Since Paul used rhema… Read More ›
The Must Read Interview with Satan!
Vine of Life News Copyright© πίστις 2013 Me: Do you acknowledge Jesus as being truly God? Satan: Of course I do as do the demons, it is only foolish humans that do not. Me: So why do you think so… Read More ›