Two Minor Prophets heard God’s message for Nineveh, capital of the biggest, “baddest” empire of the Middle East in the eighth century BC. Assyria traded on its reputation for violence, so that the other nations would yield to them. The prophets say that’s not right. God runs the world, and the nations must answer to… Continue reading God’s message for Assyria (Nahum, Jonah)
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Don’t follow your heart
By Elizabeth Prata We’re sinners, you know. The Bible explains in constant and plain terms what is in our heart. You know the heart is not to be trusted. Yet, so often we hear idioms about the heart, and believe them as if they were true. Heart-to-heart means a serious conversation between two people in which… Continue reading Don’t follow your heart
The Parable of New Cloth and New Wineskins
30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33 And they said unto him,… Continue reading The Parable of New Cloth and New Wineskins
What Exactly is a “Religious Spirit”?
When he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was untrue to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense- 2nd Chronicles 26:16 NASB I did not grow up in church. As a result, there were a bunch of churchy phrases tossed… Continue reading What Exactly is a “Religious Spirit”?
How To Deal With Deception Even From Christians
In today’s world, many don’t mind stretching the truth. Even Christians can get caught up in doing it. So, when a Christian deceives us, how should we deal with their deception? The Bible included an interesting story in 1 Kings 13 involving two nameless prophets. One following the Lord’s instructions, we’ll call the younger prophet. The older… Continue reading How To Deal With Deception Even From Christians
New Jerusalem, Eternal Vessel of Glory
Romans 9:23 declares that God wants to “make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He had before prepared unto glory.” Also, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 says God “is the One who shined in our hearts to illuminate the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this… Continue reading New Jerusalem, Eternal Vessel of Glory
Unlimited: Jesus Explains The Parables To His Disciples | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Explains the Parables to His Disciples Mar 19, 2024 1950 He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything (Mark 4:30–32, NIV). Jesus spoke differently to the crowds who came to hear him publicly than to his disciples in private. With many… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Explains The Parables To His Disciples | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable Of The Mustard Seed | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable of the Mustard Seed Mar 18, 2024 2250 Again, he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest… Continue reading Unlimited: The Parable Of The Mustard Seed | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable Of The Growing Seed | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Parable of the Growing Seed Mar 15, 2024 1730 The Parable of the Growing Seed: He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know-how. All by itself,… Continue reading Unlimited: The Parable Of The Growing Seed | Good News Unlimited
Faith Is Vital To Intimacy With God – Pursuing Intimacy With God
Faith Is Vital To Intimacy With God Faith is vital to intimacy with God. The Bible tells us that without faith it is impossible to please God. It clearly shows us that we must trust God and have faith in Him. You will not obey and follow someone who you do not trust. Because God… Continue reading Faith Is Vital To Intimacy With God – Pursuing Intimacy With God