Not From Faith?

But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.  Romans 14:23  NIV It may come as a surprise to us to learn that not everything we do is from our faith in God.  We make our... Continue Reading →

Why?

One of you will say to me: "Then why does God still blame us? For who resists his will?"  Romans 9:19  NIV Why?  Why?  Why?  We have all been there!  There are surely times when our pain or struggles are more than we can bear.  The situations we face are too much for us and... Continue Reading →

Effort And Desire

It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.  Romans 9:16  NIV Some put a lot of effort into their religion.  Some don´t.  Some conform their lives to what their church teaches.  Some stay clear of church.  Some work hard to find out Who God Is, what He is like,... 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 →

God´s Hand

Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun."  Acts 13:11  (NIV)   A man stands in the way of the word of Jesus.  Paul reprimands the man and brings the matter back where... Continue Reading →

Who Call On The Name Of The Lord

‘And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'  Acts 2:21   Peter is quoting the prophet Joel.  He is talking about the signs and the great day of the Lord.  He mentions some important points of reference then gives this rule by which the saved will be found.  It will... Continue Reading →

What Jesus Means

They kept asking, "What does he mean by 'a little while'? We don't understand what he is saying."  John 16:18 (NIV) When Is Jesus coming again?  Do we know?  Do we care?  Who has the clues?  Who studied up on them?  How important is it for us to know the times and dates set by... Continue Reading →

Really Living

‘Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.’  John 17:3 (NIV) There is a strong human desire that everyone has felt.  It is the longing for a better life.  Whether we are rich or poor, if we get honest and still long... Continue Reading →

To Be Included

"Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.’  John 17:2 (NIV) Jesus mentions a time that has arrived.  He asks for glory received for the high honor to... Continue Reading →

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