BIBLE MEDITATION: “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound.” – Philippians 4:12 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: As we face the coming year, if the stock market goes down, what we have in Jesus Christ—eternal security, salvation, a… Read More ›
Salvation
Starting from a Secure Position
BIBLE MEDITATION: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.” – Acts 16:31 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: If you are not saved, your first step in this new year must be giving your heart and life to the Lord Jesus… Read More ›
Isaiah 55 – The Calling of the Lord
Isaiah 55 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy , and eat ; yea, come , buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2… Read More ›
Isaiah 55 – The Calling of the Lord
Isaiah 55 1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy , and eat ; yea, come , buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2… Read More ›
Purchased at a Precious Price
“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” – 1 Corinthians 6:20 Matthew 26:28 says, “For this is My blood of the new testament, which is shed for… Read More ›
A Merciful Delay
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”- 2 Peter 3:9 Have you ever wondered why Jesus… Read More ›
God, Death, and Taxes
It is said that the only things that are certain in this life are death and taxes. Taxes are a certainty of course but death is not. Death will come for most but not all. If you are alive and… Read More ›
Are You a Part of the Second Creation?
“And He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things He might have the preeminence.” – Colossians 1:18 There are two beginnings in creation. The first beginning… Read More ›
How to Deal With Perfection, Don’t
What do you think of when you think of God? More specifically, what thoughts come to mind concerning approaching God in any way? Does it amaze you that you can approach God at all? It does me let me tell… Read More ›
How to Deal With Perfection, Don’t
What do you think of when you think of God? More specifically, what thoughts come to mind concerning approaching God in any way? Does it amaze you that you can approach God at all? It does me let me tell… Read More ›
Have to? Need to? Or WANT to?
October 1 “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.” – 1 Corinthians 9:19 There are three reasons for obedience. A slave obeys because he has… Read More ›
Have to? Need to? Or WANT to?
October 1 “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.” – 1 Corinthians 9:19 There are three reasons for obedience. A slave obeys because he has… Read More ›
Christ the Fire of Affliction: the Pathway to Salvation
I was one night just enjoying sitting in front of a fire outside – more like a roaring bonfire with at least eight-foot high flames. I have always liked fires, the safe ones that is. All the colors you see… Read More ›
Jesus Paid It All
JULY 23 “But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved). – Ephesians 2:5 Suppose your… Read More ›
Jesus Paid It All
JULY 23 “But God, Who is rich in mercy, for His great love wherewith He loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved). – Ephesians 2:5 Suppose your… Read More ›
Mountains Need Moving
JULY 22 “Jesus answered and said…if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” – Matthew 21:21 When a nation loses its ability to discern morality, it embarks… Read More ›
Mountains Need Moving
JULY 22 “Jesus answered and said…if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” – Matthew 21:21 When a nation loses its ability to discern morality, it embarks… Read More ›
Doubting Our Salvation
JULY 18 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life.” 1 John 5:13 A woman told the great evangelist Dwight L. Moody,… Read More ›
Mind the Gap
Ever stopped to consider just how many ‘warnings’ there are that surround us every day? There are hundreds of different warning signs – you just have to walk down a main street to spy just a few – from pedestrian… Read More ›
GOOD FRIDAY
April 3 The Lamb of God—Your Substitute “Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our… Read More ›
The Only One Who Ever Chose to Die
MARCH 31 “I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11 Did you know that there has only been one person who ever chose to die? Only one. “Oh,” you say, “Suicide… Read More ›
Secrets Only the Holy Spirit Can Give
MARCH 4 “And when He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on Me.” – John 16:8-9 What would you think of someone who gave you… Read More ›
Are You Eating Of The Fruit Of The Lamb Or Being Swept Away By The Wolves In The Church?
Do not allow the actions of others to determine the course of your own life. Not all people are leaders nor should they be – and yet you were not created by God to blindly follow the majority. Just the… Read More ›
The Trouble with God’s Sacrifice
I have had many conversations with atheists, they of course convey many reasons why God does not exist. To which I of course attempt to convey God’s goodness and willingness to forgive which certainly includes atheists. Now do not get… Read More ›
AN ENTIRELY NEW SELF
style=”text-align: center;”>by Neil Anderson February 4 Ephesians 5:8 You were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light Ephesians 5:8 describes the essential change of nature which occurs at salvation. It doesn’t say… 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 about our… Read More ›
The One Thing You Simply Must Know About God
What is the one thing you think people need to know about God? Have you ever thought about this? How important do you think it is to know this one thing? I am going to say very important, as in… Read More ›
WHAT IS FAITH?
Today’s guest post is written by Jeremy Larson, you can learn a little about him at the end of this article. Has anyone ever asked this question? I think many times we take it for granted and assume we do…. Read More ›
We Are Saints
by Neil Anderson December 2 Romans 1:7 To all who are beloved of God in Rome, called as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ Have you ever heard a Christian refer… Read More ›
The Helmet Of Salvation
by Neil Anderson November 28 Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation The next necessary piece of spiritual armor is the helmet of salvation . Should your shield of faith be a little leaky and your daily victory… Read More ›