“Have ye not read?…Have ye not read?…If ye had known what this meaneth.”—Matthew 12:3-7. The scribes and Pharisees were great readers of the law. They studied the sacred books continually, poring over each word and letter. They made notes of very little importance, but still very curious notes—as to which was the middle verse of… Continue reading Charles H. Spurgeon: How to Read the Bible
Month: January 2023
7 Reasons to Seek Holy Spirit in The Trial
All the forces of darkness will seek to confuse you and obscure the light of truth in the hour of trial, but the Spirit of God brings the truth to our mind. Seek Him and rest in Him. Number 1: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth. He brings to our minds whatever truth… Continue reading 7 Reasons to Seek Holy Spirit in The Trial
10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
The Bible is littered with references to anger, and though righteous anger is a good thing, Scripture is clear that Christians are to forgive and not let anger consume them. Here are 10 Bible verses that may help you if you’re struggling with unresolved anger: Ephesians 4.31-32: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor… Continue reading 10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
Control Over Sin – Romans 6:13
“Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.” – Romans 6:13 The moment we are saved, the payment for our… Continue reading Control Over Sin – Romans 6:13
Fasting for spiritual breakthrough in 2023
Fasting is hard because self-denial is hard (discipline), and overindulging is not rewarding. It becomes a never-ending cycle of defeat unless we break the cycle by choosing discipline over regret as we seek the will of God. (I recently released a documentary on my 40-day fast that can be viewed here.) A slave either way God… Continue reading Fasting for spiritual breakthrough in 2023
What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
Matthew 13:33 ESVHe told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, till it was all leavened.” Matthew 13:33 NIVHe told them still another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into about sixty pounds… Continue reading What is the Meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?
What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
The Fruit of the Holy Spirit (sometimes, incorrectly, referred to as the Fruits of the Holy Spirit) is the result of the Holy Spirit’s presence and working in the lives of maturing believers and is itemized in Galatians 5:22-23. In the context of these verses, the singular fruit of the Spirit is contrasted with the plural works of the flesh (Galatians… Continue reading What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?
Bible Verses About Fear
Want to know what the Bible says about Fear? Here are 248 Bible verses about Fear from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.
God Promised All Things Work Together for The Good
To those who love Him God works together all things for the good. (Romans 8:28) There is an ABC applicaton. 1. All things happen to Christians. Christians’ circumstances are no better than anybody else’s. The terrible things also happen to people who love God. 2. When things work together for good in your life, it’s… Continue reading God Promised All Things Work Together for The Good
5 things you should know about Heaven
From music to movies to books and more, Heaven is a topic that fascinates people both in the Church and in the world. Yet as with other spiritual matters, much confusion abounds regarding the concept of Heaven. Scripture alone gives us the truth. Here are five things you should know about Heaven. 1. Heaven is… Continue reading 5 things you should know about Heaven