God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." Romans 4:3 NIV Many people find themselves at some stage wondering how much of their faith they need to earn. We may all say that we believe in the Bible or that we believe in God. We may... Continue Reading →
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 NIV When we hear God´s servant tell the world that all have sinned what happens inside of us? What is our reaction? Do we allow ourselves to smile in pride over our decision to be called Christians? Do we feel... Continue Reading →
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 →
Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. Romans 3:2 NIV There are many reasons why the Christian is special. The world who´s heart is evil will try hard not to see it. But even its hatred of all that love God proves that importance is indeed... Continue Reading →
But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. Romans 2:8 NIV The story of the Bible and of our fallen human race can almost be wrapped up in one observation. We start with God and as a direct intention from God to be... Continue Reading →
They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 1:29 NIV Who are they? Not us for sure! But Scriptures describe a people who have lost their bearings. They are filled with all kinds of evil and... Continue Reading →
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." 1:17 NIV “Look here!” or “Listen to me!” the many voices say. But when we look to the Gospel, we turn to Something from... Continue Reading →
And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. 1:6 NIV The All-Knowing God can see from the start who will respond to His call. But He makes the call with the hope that we all will turn. Those who are not included among the chosen of God are the... Continue Reading →
" 'Go to this people and say, "You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving." Acts 28:26 (NIV) History repeats itself. Paul uses words the prophet Isaiah needed to use before. In a different point in time the Holy Spirit gives these same words again. They... Continue Reading →
to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.' Acts 26:18 (NIV) There are people who do not concern themselves with being sanctified in... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 