A ministry of the Word
A few days ago I asked for suggestions on Facebook for texts that people would like me to work through for a short Bible study, and the topical request for a study on “instruments in the Church” was made. Since no text was given, I was given the freedom to go in any direction I …
Matthew 5:27–32 (CSB) — 27 “You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. 28 But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it …
An encouragement to my Christian brothers and sisters as Halloween evening draws near: 1 Peter 5:8 (CSB) — 8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Hebrews 12:14 (CSB) — 14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rLUuRKdgEQ&feature=youtu.be Hebrews 12:15 (CSB) — 15 Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and defiling many. Hebrews 12:7 (CSB) — 7 Endure suffering as discipline: God is dealing with you as sons. For what son is there that a father …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNDXZai-_kg&feature=youtu.be The holy fear of the Lord is the means by which we bring the holiness of Christ to completion in our lives and walk in reverence with the knowledge that God will repay each person according to their works. Romans 1:18–19 (CSB) — 18 For God’s wrath is revealed from heaven against all godlessness …
https://youtu.be/h5vMlSUXZHc The Fear of the Lord is part of the transformation of our heart, which begins by seeing and discerning the true nature of God. Proverbs 8:13 (CSB) — 13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech. Psalm 10:3–18 (CSB) — 3 For the wicked …
In my first screencast, we talk about the fear of the Lord and how this is the beginning of knowing the nature and person of God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2A3H3iSOkk Proverbs 9:10 (CSB) — 10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 2:1–5 (CSB) — …
1 John 3:14 (CSB) — 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. James 2:14–17 (CSB) — 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have …
Continue reading "“Why’s My Faith So Dead?” – 1st John 3:14 & James 2:14-17"
God is offended by the kind of religion that makes room for both "the world" and "Christ"; he does not accept the prayers of those who continue in iniquity. Instead, God gives us greater grace in Christ so that we can cleanse our hands, purify our hearts, and humbly draw near to him through Christ.
What does it mean that "God is a consuming fire"? And what does that mean for those of us who enter his presence through the veil of Christ's body?
