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”

Legalism and God – Galatians 2:4-5

Do Not Allow Anyone To Enslave You And Take Away Your Freedom In Christ 4 This matter arose because some false believers had infiltrated our ranks to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus and to make us slaves. 5 We did not give in to them for a moment, so that theContinue reading “Legalism and God – Galatians 2:4-5”

Freedom in Christ – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

The Greatest Among You Will Be A Slave 19 Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. 20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one underContinue reading “Freedom in Christ – 1 Corinthians 9:19-23”

Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38

Adhere To The Teachings Of Jesus Christ 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slavesContinue reading “Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38”

Identity in Christ – John 15:5 (ESV)

I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Just as a branch needs the sap of nourishment from the tree, so do we need the same from Jesus Christ.  The branch isContinue reading “Identity in Christ – John 15:5 (ESV)”