Most folks I know can quote this verse Matthew 6:33 without much hesitation. I mean everyone today is told to “claim” the end of this verse and all these things will be provided for you (CSB). Yet there is an issue with just “claiming” this part of this verse (or any verse) out of context. We … More God Provides for our Needs
Image Source I remember the first time I read this verse and thinking “fat chance of that happening”. I mean seriously does anyone really think we are going to be “PERFECT” this side of glory? So the curious me went investigating and found that the Greek word here taken in context means something way different then … More Being Perfect
The key to verse 14 is “according His will” or as the Amplified version adds “according His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose]”. We can of course ask God for anything our heart desires but then we cannot be certain He will hear our petitions (vs.15) Our desire should always be to … More Ask Anything
Image Source But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. – – – – – – – – … More The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace
Image Source 5 But whoever habitually keeps His word and obeys His precepts [and treasures His message in its entirety], in him the love of God has truly been perfected [it is completed and has reached maturity]. By this we know [for certain] that we are in Him: (AMP) David Guzik :: Study Guide for 1 … More
EXPOSITION ¦ Treasury of David C.H. Spurgeon Psalm 84 Verse 10. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. Of course the psalmist means a thousand days spent elsewhere. Under the most favourable circumstances in which earth’s pleasures can be enjoyed, they are not comparable by so much as one in a thousand to … More Where do you desire to stand?
CARLOS CHUNG | APRIL 23, 2019 ¦ Original Post @ Masters Seminary Blog A secularized society is one that divorces itself from spiritual truths. It casts off what it perceives to be the foolishness of Scripture, and then each man begins to do that which is right in his own eyes. Over time, a secularized … More Light in Darkness: Waging War with the World
Image Source Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you. 2 Cor 6:17 (CSB) This is another bible verse I have often heard taken out of context. I Paul, under the hand (inspiration) of the Holy Spirit really telling all … More Called to be set Apart
Image Source Many years ago the Lord put me in a place where he had my undivided attention. I opened a bible the Chaplain had tossed me and I landed on Deuteronomy 11:26-28 “See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse…” Yes sir that for sure got my attention. One of … More Obedience or Rebellion
by John MacArthur / Monday, April 8, 2019 There’s a story told about William Randolph Hearst, the late newspaper publisher. Hearst invested a fortune in collecting great works of art. One day he read about some valuable pieces of art and decided that he must add them to his collection. He sent his agent abroad … More Complete in Christ
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