The love of God…1 John 4:9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. Because of this truth, John urges us to love one another, verses 7 & 11. Because of God’s love we can love one another. […]

When Jesus saw their faith…Mark 2:5 This miracle was recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It came on the heels of Jesus’ remarks about the faith of the Roman centurion, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” Matthew 8:10. And it is followed by Jesus’ comments […]

They were a grief of mind…Genesis 26:35 The marriage of Esau to two Canaanite women grieved Jacob and Rebekah. Esau was Jacob’s twin brother. Canaanites rejected the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. They worshipped false gods. Their religion caused them to commit unspeakable acts. What people believe influences what people do. True then, true […]

Having a form of godliness…2 Timothy 3:5 Genuine godliness comes from God. However, some people have the ability to feign godliness. This fakery will become more prevalent in the last days, 2 Timothy 3:1. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, […]

Mystery: Godliness Great is the mystery of godliness…1 Timothy 3:16 Mystery in the Bible is something that was once hidden but is now revealed. Paul explains, but we speak of the wisdom of God in a mystery, hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, God has revealed them to us through His […]

Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength, Isaiah 40:31 Timely advice for today. This is where we are these days; waiting on the Lord. Both His return and His answer to our many prayers. We are waiting for our adoption to be completed. That is the resurrection: Romans 8:23: and not only they, […]

Repent, and turn…Ezekiel 18:30 Yet again God has spoken. This is not the first time God has called for repentance; nor will it be the last. Throughout the Bible, God calls us to repentance. He calls us to turn from our sin. Repent, and turn from all your transgressions, to that iniquity will not be your […]

Since we have such hope…2 Corinthians 3:12 Paul explains this hope. It is the realization who we are in Christ. Before, our minds were blinded, Verse 14. We only saw ourselves under the law—condemned; sinners who deserved punishment. Paul speaks of this blindness as a veil, which has been taken away: For until this day the […]

But the Spirit Himself makes intercession…Romans 8:26 By His mercy and grace, God has given us His Spirit. Not only as a seal of our redemption—not only as a Comforter, but as a Help in our time of need. Likewise, the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray […]