Bible Strong-God’s Grace
Christians live and die dependent on God’s grace. Salvation is God’s gift and can never be earned.
Ephesians 2:8-9 God saved you by his grace when you believed and you can’t take credit for this. It is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the […]
Bible Strong-The Holy Spirit’s Work July 2016
In the New Testament John, Luke and Paul highlight different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. John highlighted the Spirit’s role as a teacher and revealer of God’s thoughts and ways.
John 14:26 But when the Father sends the […]
For some, the call to discipleship is hard, but God provides grace. Others find it easy to respond to Jesus’ call.
For everyone, following Jesus requires a total commitment to turn from selfish ways. Taking up one’s cross is a metaphor for giving up one’s life to follow Jesus, even to death. […]
Bible Strong-Life in the Spirit
Romans 8:1-17
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power Greek the law; also in 8:2b. of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. The law of […]
The Wicked Ones Based on Job and Isaiah
Do not fear the attack of the wicked destroyer. They know their day of destruction is near. Let a black cloud over shadow them, and the darkness terrify them. God frustrates the plans of schemers, so the work of their hands will not succeed. […]
What level of maturity are you as a Christian? Are you a baby, or mature Christian? Are you growing in the fruit of the Spirit or are you going around that same mountain over and over?
Problems can result when Christians fail to grow spiritually. Some go back to the world and […]
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. I want you to trust in My protective Presence even while deep waters of affliction are rising around you. Remember that you are precious in My sight and I love you. I will never abandon you. Though you may lose sight of Me, I […]
Jesus repeatedly says, to ask for what you want in prayer, and it will be given you. He promises that if we approach Him confidently with prayer, He will grant them. However, don’t expect God to answer prayers when one’s motives are wicked or evil. God is pure, and holy, and will have nothing to […]
The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my Savior. I love you my God, my strength. I find protection in my God, my buckler, high tower, shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
To the faithful, He is faithful. To those with integrity, He shows integrity. To the merciful, He shows […]
