Used as an invitation to individual unbelievers as a call to accept Jesus, this is another verse that is often misused in the church today. It is is a call to churches everywhere to not be like the church at Laodicea. Jesus says he is calling (knocking at the door) the problem is there are to … More A Warning to the Church
by Cameron Buettel / Monday, July 1, 2019 / Grace to You Ministries 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 … More How Easy Is Salvation?
In my opinion this should be a verse every new believer learns early on because it is packed with reassurance that we can live the “Christian” life no matter how hard it gets. The Apostle Peter in under Divine inspiration begins this letter by reminding the church, 2 Peter 1:1, “Simeon[a] Peter, a servant[b] and apostle … More God’s Tool Box
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not … More The Love of God
by Jeremiah Johnson /Friday, June 28, 2019 No mater your position on this, unless you are on the far extremes of either side you can find common ground. That ground in always rooted in Christ Jesus and sinners saved by Grace. -Mike What Are the “Greater Works” for Believers? In the lead-up to the Truth Matters … More What Are the “Greater Works” for Believers?
If you are my age you will remember the Beatles and their album, Yellow Submarine. On it was the song “With a Little Help From my Friends”. Everyone needs help from their friends on occasion there are just somethings we can’t or just do not want to do alone. This is never more true than … More We all Need Help
by Jeremiah Johnson / Wednesday, June 26, 2019 “Christ’s Sermon on the Mount makes it clear that the Lord was not prohibiting judgment, but promoting discernment.” John MacArthur could not have been more accurate in his assessment of Matthew 7:1. Again as I always implore folks to do first read things in context 7:1- 7:5 , as this … More Is Judgment Always Forbidden?
But I will see your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence.[a] (CSB) What a great and precious verse this is. Think on this a moment, David is praying and concludes with this; when I awake, I will be satisfied with your presence. Should that not be our daily prayer … More When I Awake
by Cameron Buettel / Monday, June 24, 2019 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 September 14, 2015. … More What Is the Eye of a Needle?
Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. 6 [a]In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way]. 7 Do not be wise in your … More Acknowledge and Recognize Him
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