More Than A Comforter

 But the [a]Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will help you remember everything that I have told you. (AMP) This is not one of the verses in (at … More More Than A Comforter

Does Baptism Save You?

Another in the Frequently Abused Verses Series  In the lead-up to the Truth Matters conference in October, we will be focusing our attention on the sufficiency, authority, and clarity of Scripture. Of our previous blog series, none better embodies that emphasis than Frequently Abused Verses. The following entry from that series originally appeared on August 15, 2016.. … More Does Baptism Save You?

Jesus, our Example

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of [a]witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, ² [looking away from all that … More Jesus, our Example

Lamb Who Was Slain

 All the inhabitants of the earth will fall down and worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the Book of Life of the Lamb who has been slain [as a willing sacrifice]. Revelation 13:8 (AMP) Stuck in the middle of a discourse on the beasts that work for “The … More Lamb Who Was Slain

Without Faith

This is an interesting verse found two verses into the what is commonly referred to as the “Hero’s of Faith” portion of the Book of Hebrews. The writer of Hebrews has just finished telling us about two great men of “faith” Able and Enoch when he shifts gears and writes this.  So first things first … More Without Faith

Quicken ME

Quickened means: made alive; revived; vivified; reinvigorated The psalmist is saying in effect it is your Law, your Holy Word Lord, that makes me live life to the fullest each day. How is this possible only by reading and meditating upon the Word of God daily. Look at verse 92  from the (AMP) below; If … More Quicken ME