There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And he answered them, Jesus said: “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? No, I tell...
We who believe in Jesus Christ are to be those who are living godly and morally pure and upright lives to God in obedience to his commands, who are no longer living to please the passions of our sinful flesh. So we should not be at war with one another based on the passions of the sinful flesh...
Solomon, and all who assisted him, had just completed the building of the Temple of God (Old Testament). And then the Lord spoke to him, and he told him that if he (God) brought on his people a number of disastrous events, if his people, who were called by his name, would humble themselves, and...
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes...
The Situation
When Jesus Christ gave his life up for us on that cross, to deliver us out of our slavery to sin, so that we can now serve God in walks of obedience to his commands, in holy living, he made Jew and Gentile into one people, one nation by faith in Jesus Christ, which had been...
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread...
This is Jesus Christ speaking to the believers in Jesus Christ in the whole city of Sardis. They may not have all met in one location, for the Scriptures teach that the early church met from house to house and in the temple courts daily, and I am not sure of the time of this or the location of...
This is Jesus Christ speaking to the church, the body of Christ, located in the city of Thyatira. Now, this was all the believers in Jesus Christ in the entire city, and so they probably did not meet together all in one place, and the Scriptures teach that in the early days they met from house...
This letter is the first of seven letters that Jesus Christ sent to the churches in seven different cities. Now, from my understanding, these were the believers in Jesus Christ (the body of Christ) of the entire city of each of these cities, and so they probably did not meet all in one place at...
“Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!” (Psalms 96:7-9 ESV)...
The prophecies in the Scriptures regarding the last days speak of this kind of situation which reminds me much of the letter to the church in Laodicea in Revelation 3.
Tis a myst’ry how many sleep –
Watch o’er their lives, they do not keep.
They’re not in tune with Spirit-God.
Their lives in...
"because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I spoke against this place and against its inhabitants, that they would become a desolation and a curse, and you tore your clothes and wept before Me, I also have heard [you]," says the LORD. 2 Kings...
Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. 1 Timothy 1:19
John 3:36 (NKJV) says, "He who believes in the Son has everlasting life," so you clearly need faith in...
"Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say: 'Return, backsliding Israel,' says the LORD; 'I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I [am] merciful,' says the LORD; 'I will not remain angry forever. Jeremiah 3:12
The Israelites had entered into a covenant with God, had dedicated...
Hi everyone!
A little background about myself. I grew up in the church and parted away for a time. The Lord saved me with the baptism of the spirit and I had a radical deliverance. The power of God was upon me and I was on fire for God. Slowly I felt I was being led into a wilderness where the...
Or, Whole-Hearted?
You who claim to be a follower of Jesus Christ, are you passionate for him? Are you on fire for God and for the kingdom of heaven and for his holiness and righteousness to be lived out in your life? Do his words burn in you like a fire? And, you cannot hold them inside, but...
Friday, September 22, 2017, 2:52 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Seek the Lord.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:14-22 (NASB).
Complacent (vv. 14-16)
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of...
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 8:33 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Wake Up!” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3:1-6 (ESV).
“And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars.
“‘I know your works...
Friday, May 12, 2017, 1:29 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Full Release.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 12:1-13 (ESV).
Every Weight (vv. 1-2)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which...
Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 7:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus continues to put in my mind the song “Bless This House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 3 (NASB).
“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of...