Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. Worthwhile Warfare You are under attack. Whether you realize it or not, you are being bombarded in the three main areas your adversary – Satan and his minions – have found to beContinue reading “Be Prepared – 1 John 3:3”
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Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17
Without Holiness, No One Will See The Lord 14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble andContinue reading “Holiness and God – Hebrews 12:14-17”
Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29
When Confronting Certain Spiritual Powers, Prayer and Fasting Are BOTH Required 14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16Continue reading “Spiritual Warfare and Fasting – John 9:14-29”
Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11
God Will Use Evil Nations To Chastise His People 5 “Look at the nations and watch- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. 6 I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep acrossContinue reading “Chastisement by God – Habakkuk 1:5-11”
Repentance and God – 1 Kings 22:11-13
Our Hearts Should Be Broken Over Our Sin And The Sin Of Our Nation 11 When the king heard the words of the Book of the Law, he tore his robes. 12 He gave these orders to Hilkiah the priest, Ahikam son of Shaphan, Akbor son of Micaiah, Shaphan the secretary and Asaiah the king’sContinue reading “Repentance and God – 1 Kings 22:11-13”
The Holiness of God – Psalm 101:1-4
God’s Love Is Tempered In Holiness 1 I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise. 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life- when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart. 3 I will not lookContinue reading “The Holiness of God – Psalm 101:1-4”
Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9
A Warning To Priests To Be Holy Before The Lord 1 “And now, you priests, this warning is for you. 2 If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, IContinue reading “Priests of God – Malachi 2:1-9”
Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
God Uses the Weak To Shame The Strong 26 Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; GodContinue reading “Weakness Before God – 1 Corinthians 1:26-31”
Holiness of God – Isaiah 1:16-17
Wash And Make Yourself Clean 16 Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. 17 Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Washed White During times of thanksgiving and remembering the birthContinue reading “Holiness of God – Isaiah 1:16-17”
Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13
Do Not Profane What Is Holy 12 Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ butContinue reading “Holiness of God – Matthew 21:12-13”
Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16
Set Your Hope On The Grace Of God 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.Continue reading “Grace of God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”
Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32
Let No One Tear Apart What God Has Joined Together 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced womanContinue reading “Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32”
Holiness of God – John 3:20-21
Step Into The Light 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in theContinue reading “Holiness of God – John 3:20-21”
Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7
There Is No Darkness In Pure Light 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out theContinue reading “Holiness of God – 1 John 1:5-7”
Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10
Justice Must Be Tempered With Compassion 6 When Jonah’s warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7 This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh: “By the decree of the king and his nobles: Do notContinue reading “Justice of God – Jonah 3:6-10”
Sin Is Sin – James 2:10
God Views All Sin As Egregious For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Pet Peeves In a previous post, one of the most divisive, permitted sins within the body of Christ – by the body of Christ – was mentioned. Those whoContinue reading “Sin Is Sin – James 2:10”
The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20
We Should Meditate Upon God’s Law Day and Night 17 Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word. 18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. 19 I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. 20 My soul isContinue reading “The Law of God – Psalm 119:17-20”
Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16
Be Holy as God is Holy 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 ButContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 1:13-16”
The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22
God Is a Righteous Judge For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our king; it is he who will save us. A Just Judge God is a just judge. He judges from the perspective of righteousness, for He is perfect in every aspect of character. The Bible tellsContinue reading “The Justice of God – Isaiah 33:22”
Victory in Christ – Revelation 2:17
Cultural Relevance is Very Important. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receivesContinue reading “Victory in Christ – Revelation 2:17”
Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22
21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ isContinue reading “Perspective of God – Matthew 25:21-22”
A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.Continue reading “A Promise of God – Ephesians 1:13-14”
A Calling of God – 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. What a high calling! To carry the requests of the people to Almighty God! A great privilege indeed. Oh, the needs areContinue reading “A Calling of God – 1 Peter 2:9”
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