"And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the… Continue reading Reconciled By Christ
Category: Theology
Kingdom Preparation
This is our duty to prepare ourselves for readiness, though our role is limited in the greater ongoing preparation in heaven. Yeshua said, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." (John 14:3) What… Continue reading Kingdom Preparation
Accepting the Word
Most religions have professional clergy that facilitate the requirements of the religion to the common people. In Judaism the priest offered the sacrifices that covered sins. The eastern religions have priests that serve a similar role. In some Christian sects a priest is necessary to absolve sins and administer sacraments. However, the Bible teaches that… Continue reading Accepting the Word
With Faith
My grandson told me that he had to make a Medieval shield in an upcoming school assignment. He could draw one on poster board and cut it out or if he could make one out of wood or metal he would earn creativity points that were up to fifty percent of the grade. He asked,… Continue reading With Faith
Emotional Beings
I have a granddaughter with a face of a thousand expressions each one with meaning, emotion like a complete table of emoges. Scripture reminds us the we are fearfully and wonderfully made. (Ps. 139: 14). "Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath… Continue reading Emotional Beings
God The Father
"Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as… Continue reading God The Father
World In Decline
It is quite easy to observe the decline of this world's system. It can be quite interesting to remark and analyze the nuances of its encroachment and outright attack upon truth and righteousness. I have written about certain of these aspects, but lately, I've been convicted regarding the virtue of such pursuits. As American citizens… Continue reading World In Decline
Love’s View
At one time or another we picture God as far away in heaven viewing down upon the earth as though it is an insignificant speck in creation. God is high and lifted up ruler above all, but He demonstrated His true nature of love through Yeshua. "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider… Continue reading Love’s View
Humility
This is the most powerful state of being for the Believer. It is the key to unlock the door of God's will. Yeshua took on the form of a servant and humbled himself. He taught us, "The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who… Continue reading Humility
God On Earth
"Walk about Zion, go around her, count her towers, consider well her ramparts, view her citadels, that you my tell of them to the next generation. For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end." (Psalm 48: 12-14). God is present among His people and… Continue reading God On Earth
What the Bible Says
I was visiting my ninety-seven year old father-in-law and he was telling me about the old man who was cutting his lawn at that time. He interjected, "He speaks in Jibber-jabber." I paused offering a quizzical expression, to which he added, "We used to call them Holy Rollers." I just said, "Oh", as there are… Continue reading What the Bible Says
The Thwarting of the Wicked
Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. Proverbs 10:2-3. For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting,… Continue reading The Thwarting of the Wicked
Give Me Jesus
The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Boom is one of my favorite books and movies. My friend likes it perhaps more than I and we have had great fellowship discussing its lessons of God's love in the midst of horrific unjust circumstances. I have walked in the courtyard at Yad Vashem where a tree memorializes… Continue reading Give Me Jesus
New Life
Perhaps the most current, tangible, widespread and ongoing evidence of the truth and power contained in the message of the Bible is the transformation experienced by every believer. It is described therein, by Yeshua Himself in a conversation with Nicodemus, a zealous religious leader who admitted to Yeshua, " 'Rabbi, we know that you are… Continue reading New Life
Study the Bible With Kelly
I wanted to announce that our own Kelly Foster has started a new Youtube channel, "Study the Bible With Kelly". The first video can be accessed at this address - https://youtu.be/okN6CWV4Mgo. Simply insert this address into your search to find. Please support this channel for sound biblical teaching and subscribe if you like it.
How Yeshua Looked
There are no images or specific description of Yeshua, but the Bible tells us something about His countenance. "He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.… Continue reading How Yeshua Looked
Shaking Off Shackles
Do you have bad thoughts? Discouraging thoughts about yourself and others. Do you see things around you that bring grief to your inner being or turmoil to your mind? Do you have memories that bring regret, sorrow, or pain from events, encounters, missed opportunities, or failures? The mind is a battlefield for your soul. When… Continue reading Shaking Off Shackles
Satisfaction Famine
Do we even understand what satisfaction is and what purpose it has among humanity? It is not a euphoria produced by drugs. It is not a toy with which we play. It is genuine with many fakes passed off in deception. It is not wrong or evil except when it becomes solely selfish, and in… Continue reading Satisfaction Famine
Least in the Kingdom
"Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 5: 19). To set aside what the Lord has commanded and to teach… Continue reading Least in the Kingdom
The Intercession of God
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32. "Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit… Continue reading The Intercession of God
Authority on Earth
All authority on earth comes down from God. He sets up and removes kings and rulers. The best example is Pharoah of Egypt during the time of Moses. At that time those under his authority might have disputed how a loving God could permit such evil to take place against His chosen people Israel. The… Continue reading Authority on Earth
Searching for Sugarman
This is a 2012 documentary movie about a singer of whom I had never heard. It's a true story that is really well told. It is rated 8.2 on IMBD which puts it in the class of Green Book, Wolf of Wall Street, Batman Begins, and A Beautiful Mind, just to name a few. I… Continue reading Searching for Sugarman
God’s Glory
The Psalms contain a good reflection of the glory of God, but so does every book in the Bible. Still, can those living in darkness recognize His glory? Is faith necessary to perceive such glory? The heavens declare the glory of God and the creation bares witness to Him. However, truth can be denied as… Continue reading God’s Glory
A Firm Foundation
When Yeshua told the story of the two men, one who built his house on the sand and the other who built upon the rock, what was He meaning? (Matt. 7: 24-27). He was talking about putting His words into practice or not, but what does that mean in the practical terms. I don't think… Continue reading A Firm Foundation
Set Apart
"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the… Continue reading Set Apart
