A New Creation in Christ

We continue with our look at newness in New Testament verses, which culminate in New Jerusalem in the new creation. First Corinthians 11 speaks of “the new covenant” established by the Lord. To participate in this newness we have His redemption and a new birth. Second Corinthians 5:17 says, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new… Continue reading A New Creation in Christ

God’s Power in Christ

Read Ephesians 1:15-23 Three things stand out in these passages: The Lord gives us something unattainable by the “once born”. We’re given the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that we may know Him. We’re granted enlightenment with the eyes of our heart. The secret things of God are better seen from the heart. Power The… Continue reading God’s Power in Christ

Idol Worship in 2024-

Little children, guard yourselves from idols– 1st John 5:21 NASB I will not lie.  These days I find many of the opinions expressed in public forums extremely troubling.  As a general rule, people from every walk of life have become meaner, more illogical, more merciless and more pigheaded in their opinions concerning pretty much every topic under the sun… Continue reading Idol Worship in 2024-

Newness of Life for New Jerusalem

The death and resurrection of Jesus, and our participation in them (Rom. 6:3-6), are the beginning of our journey to New Jerusalem. Romans 6:4 says, “We have been buried therefore with Him through baptism into His death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so also we might… Continue reading Newness of Life for New Jerusalem

Only Believe

Jesus taught many valuable lessons, about our need to believe in God’s ability to do the impossible. Of having faith beyond what seems humanly possible and pushing well beyond reason. Jairus approached Jesus to beg him to come and lay hands on his daughter, because she was sick unto death. On his way to heal… Continue reading Only Believe

Yielding to The Holy Spirit — SAMUELDEUTH.COM

I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high. Luke 24:49 You won’t be able to experience the full presence of God on earth apart from the Holy Spirit. The calling that God has for you is designed… Continue reading Yielding to The Holy Spirit — SAMUELDEUTH.COM

[Bible Q&A] Why Did God Create Human Beings?

In its simplest form, the answer is love. God created us out of love. Love is an intrinsic aspect of God’s nature, as stated in 1 John 4:8, and is characterized by mutual exchange. The Bible says we are made in God’s image (Gen. 1:31), meaning we were designed to both receive and express love.… Continue reading [Bible Q&A] Why Did God Create Human Beings?