For your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil. The God of peace ...
THE CHARACTERISTICS AND TACTICS OF THE ENEMY
Scripture says the evil one is the prince of this world (John 14:30). Why does he lie? He lies because he ultimately wants to harm us and keep ...
THE THEME OF UNFINISHED BUSINESS
In overflowing anger for a moment I hid my face from you, but with everlasting love I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord, your Redeemer. Exodus 23:20 ...
FROM READINESS TO RELUCTANCE
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of ...
THE LAST, THE LOST, THE LEAST
Jesus’ mission—to the least, the last, and the lost—is built on such reversals. His redemptive work facilitated them, as shown in the fact that the primary meaning of repent in the biblical languages Hebrew and Greek is “turn around” or “return.” Through the gospel, the least become the greatest in the kingdom of God the last become the first and the lost are found.
FAITH, NOT FEAR
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." "Do not fear the king of Babylon, of whom you are afraid. Do not fear him, declares the LORD, for I am with you, to save you and to deliver you from his hand."
LITTLE BY LITTLE
Deuteronomy 7:22 says, "And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the ...
HOW NOT TO LEAD- MINISTER- DELIVER
This is true of all ministers who are effective. In fact, the word minister means servant. This is what Jesus said about himself: “For even the ...
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THE FEAR OF THE LORD
The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV / 527 helpful votes. Helpful Not ...
IN PRAISE OF GOD AND WOMEN
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.