Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad — for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to allContinue reading “Tested Faith”
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Call on the Name of the Lord
And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. For in MountZion and in Jerusalem there shall be those who escape, as the LORD has said, and among the survivorsshall be those whom the LORD calls. Joel 2:32 ESVAnd it shall come to pass thatContinue reading “Call on the Name of the Lord”
God, Come Down
“Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake in your presence…. There is no one who calls upon your name, who rouses himself to take hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us, and have made us melt in the hand of our iniquities. Isaiah 64:1,Continue reading “God, Come Down”
Sin is an Abomination
And he said to me, “Son of man, do you see what they are doing, the great abominations that the house of Israel are committing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see still greater abominations.” Ezekiel 8:6 ESV For twenty-five years Ezekiel had trained to be a priestContinue reading “Sin is an Abomination”
Hallowed be Thy Name
Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Matthew 6:9 ESV Most of us Christians make this request fairly often, some of us every day. But what do we mean? What are we asking for? First of all, we are asking that something will take place in regard to Yahweh’sContinue reading “Hallowed be Thy Name”
They Shall Not Enter
But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practices abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. Revelation 21:27 NRS Revelation chapter 21 is surely one of the most stirring chapters in the Bible. The rich and vividly detailed picture of the new Jerusalem will alwaysContinue reading “They Shall Not Enter”
The Storyline of the Bible-Priests
Now if you will obey me and keep my covenant, you will be my own special treasure from among all the peoples on earth; for all the earth belongs to me. And you will be my kingdom of priests, my holy nation.’ This is the message you must give to the people of Israel.” ExodusContinue reading “The Storyline of the Bible-Priests”
Lies
They have told no lies; they are without blame. Revelation 14:5 NLT This statement is made of the144,000 who have been redeemed and permitted to “sing the new song” in heaven. It is a remarkable statement and one that is of great significance. I suspect that it is not saying these people haveContinue reading “Lies”
The Story Line-Messiah
for the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of thewater of life, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 NRSThere is no question that, the human race having sinned, the Son would become incarnate andgive his life forContinue reading “The Story Line-Messiah”
Prone to Wander?
Prone to Wander? My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins —Continue reading “Prone to Wander?”