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 […]
What is the great commandment? Matthew 22:36 In His response to the question, Jesus supplies another summary of the message of God law: be loving. Love the Lord your God—love your neighbor. Jesus then revealed that on these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Every command in the law of God is related to one of […]
And My reward is with Me…Revelation 22:12 So, what reward is Jesus bringing with Him? In one sense, His reward is Himself. Paul explains: knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ, Colossians 3:24. Then what is our inheritance? It is in the kingdom of […]
I will give you a new heart…Ezekiel 36:26 Long before Paul wrote in his letters about becoming new, God had declared His new covenant through the prophets. God has declared the end from the beginning. For us and for the world. The world has proven over and over, people need more than their best effort; […]
Abide in Me…John 15:4 In times like these we question if we actually abide in Christ. With so much chaos, it is difficult to even think. The cares of this world press upon us; choking the life of Christ out of us. We fear we are on the verge of leaving Jesus. Then someone says, […]