It’s not until we come to the end of ourself and our own self effort that we begin to see that only in and through Jesus (the person of grace) can we live a life of holiness! In fact, when we determine to live only in and through Him we will … [Read more]
Whose Wrath has Come? (1 Thessalonians 2:16)
(The Jews) killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone… they always heap up their sins to the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last. (1 Thessalonians 2:15-16, NIV) This … [Read more]
Use the Good News About Jesus to Renew Your Mind and See Salvation Established In Your Life
When you believe the truth of God’s word in your heart you will begin to see the manifestation of kingdom realities in every area of your life. Real transformation in your life happens only by a revelation in your heart of Christ … [Read more]
591. Separating True Sanctification from Behavioral Choices
Religion without life, will seek to pursue a right-standing with God through attempts of self-improvement, and a variety of other works-based methods. Even within Christianity, belief systems will try to make this all about our ability to make … [Read more]
Take Ownership of Your Inheritance in Christ for Blessing and Success
You have an inheritance that is equal to what Jesus received, can you take ownership of that and live in that truth? 3:36 Video Clip It’s not victory to successfully fight something over and over in your life. The victory is when … [Read more]
Take Ownership of Your Inheritance in Christ for Blessing and Success
You have an inheritance that is equal to what Jesus received, can you take ownership of that and live in that truth? 3:36 Video Clip It’s not victory to successfully fight something over and over in your life. The victory is when … [Read more]
Myth 9: The Hyper-Grace Gospel Encourages Sin
Preach the scandalous grace of God and some will misinterpret your message as an endorsement of sin. It’s practically inevitable. But those who dismiss grace as a license to sin merely show their ignorance of it. As John Calvin may have said, “How … [Read more]
Confident to Engage
The bitter partisanship and the virulent bickering among our leaders is both reflecting the angst of the population and contributing to it. It is time for the body of Christ to accept our role and engage our world with the hope that is central to our … [Read more]
590. Good News About Sanctification
Throughout Christianity, the word “gospel” can mean many different things to different people. Ultimately, it boils down to “good news” that was first meant for the nation of Israel. The news they needed to hear was that a replacement of the law and … [Read more]
Identity Based vs Performance Based Christianity
A newly created child of God is not defined by their actions, they are defined by what kind of being they are. The believer has been plucked out of death and engrafted into God by Christ. Each and every believer is now alive in … [Read more]
Human versus Divine Vengeance
When Abel was murdered, his blood cried out to God for vengeance. Yet God did not kill Cain the murderer but protected him against those who would seek his life. Clearly, God’s idea of vengeance was different from Abel’s. The scriptures contrast … [Read more]
Mothers-in-law
I was fortunate in that I had a good mother-in-law. While I saw her quite often when my wife and I were courting, after our marriage we moved 1680 miles away (2690 km) for eight years, and almost any mother-in-law is good at that distance. Of course … [Read more]
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