Sin that does not lead to Death

Unintentional Sins: Sins that do not lead to death Aside from direct sin such as pride, adultery, drunkenness, etc. when can we also be living in sin? “All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death.” 1 John 5:16 As Christians, we will stumble from time to time and trip [...]

God’s Will – The “Open Door” Theory

Open Doors Let’s face it, in this day and age, Christians, all sorts of them, are concerned with what the will of God is for their life.  I heard it said many times that the number one question people ask there pastor is “What is the will of God in my life.”  Many teachings, sermons [...]

Grace and Mercy

Grace and Mercy 4But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. -Ephesians 2: 4 – 5 We all hear that we need grace and mercy but do we ever actually [...]

Psalm 15:3-5

Psalm 15:3-5 “He hath not slandered by his tongue, He hath not done to his friend evil;And reproach he hath not lifted up Against his neighbour.aDespised in his eyes is a rejected one, And those fearing Jehovah he doth honour.He hath sworn to suffer evil, and changeth not;bHis silver he hath not given in usury, [...]

Hope for the Future

Hope for the Future We experience all kinds of hope: hope for the future, hope during uncertainty, etc.  But as a Christian, our hope should never flee.  “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” (Romans 5:6).  Christ’s followers placed their hope in him while he [...]

Psalm 15:2

Psalm 15:2 “He who is walking uprightly,a And working righteousness,b And speaking truth in his heart.c” From the last post on Psalm 15, it becomes clear that to be able to dwell with God and live with him is one of the greatest gifts that we receive through the Holy Spirit. This is also something [...]

What is Growth?

What is Growth? I often hear Christians saying in one form or another that “things are going well” and that they are “growing a lot”.  Or another way of saying this is that because they are “growing”, things appear to be going well.  Whenever I hear this, I always question why they think they are [...]

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others

Spiritual Warfare In Our Relationships With Others “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rules, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 Let’s face it, in this particular verse Paul isn’t saying that we enter [...]

The Seven Things God Hates

The Seven Things God Hates “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up [...]

The Bible Is Key

The Word “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it, for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.” Joshua 1:8 We [...]

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