“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
Five strong women in the Bible
Some biblical women are admirable because they’re loyal wives and good mothers, or because they show wisdom and grace in hard times. Examples of women like this are Ruth, Abigail and Sarah. Then there are unnamed women like the widow of Zarephath who fed Elijah even though she thought he was eating the last food… Continue reading Five strong women in the Bible
The Baptism of Jesus – Mark 1:11
“And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” – Mark 1:11 We have been learning over and over again that Jesus Christ is indeed God and that He and the Father are one. It has always been a knowledge that has been revealed to… Continue reading The Baptism of Jesus – Mark 1:11