All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 2nd Timothy 3:16 NIV Two friends were once discussing the Bible. One of them made the statement that the Ten Commandments were actually the rule and authority long before Moses was ever born and still are today. The surprised... Continue Reading →
If You Belong
If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 3:29 NIV They made her go to classes. They instructed her on what was expected of her to be a part of the organization and part of the church. But as hard as she tried to comply... Continue Reading →
God´s Spirit
Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? Galatians 3:5 NIV Visitors to a house began to talk about their faith one day. The question was brought up over Who or What the Holy Spirit was. The visitors... Continue Reading →
Confusion
which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:7 NIV Every weekend they filed dutifully into class. Most came grudgingly to the catechesis class and complained about going. Their parents made them go. The only bright side... Continue Reading →
Nothing But Christ
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1st Corinthians 2:2 NIV Out of work and living in a foreign land, a young man was down and out. He was struggling with the fact that the world was cruel and nobody was willing to take him... Continue Reading →
IN Christ
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Romans 8:1 NIV Christians may latch on to certain Bible texts that hold for us an immeasurable treasure. The text which states that there is now no condemnation for us must rank amongst the sweetest texts in all the Scriptures. The person... Continue Reading →
Taken Into Account
for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. Romans 5:13 When we see ourselves in an ever fuller Light of God, our transgressions loom into view. Many are the tricks of heart and conscious that would downplay our responsibility... Continue Reading →
Conscious Of Sin
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. Romans 3:20 NIV When we know that we cannot climb into Heaven by piling up good works, it is easy to start thinking that we can relax. We may take confidence... Continue Reading →
Who We Are
One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" Acts 19:15 (NIV) Reading the Bible gives us a look into realms we normally cannot see. A man who has an evil spirit afflicting him speaks out. The spirit knows people and powers which are... Continue Reading →
By The Holy Spirit
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord. Acts 9:31 (NIV) The Bible speaks of the Holy Spirit as if He is present like any other character written of... Continue Reading →
