God created humans as social beings. We think we can survive on our own, but in fact we need each other because we are imperfect. Those who have trusted Christ as their personal Lord and Savior also need to bond with one another. This will help them grow, be mature and endure this cruel world… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Fellowship?
Romans Bible Study 10 – The End Of The Way Of Human Achievement – Romans 3:27-31
Is There Such a Thing as a Former Christian?
For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again… Continue reading Is There Such a Thing as a Former Christian?
God Will Fill Us Hope – Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 15:13 Paul’s prayer for the Christians in Rome found in this verse is often used in churches today as a closing benediction.… Continue reading God Will Fill Us Hope – Romans 15:13
Watch Your Words – Ephesians 4:29
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 There is tremendous power in words that come from our mouths. It’s like seeing a tiny spark and creating fire with it. Both… Continue reading Watch Your Words – Ephesians 4:29
How can I have victory in overcoming sin?
Christians should all have overcoming sin as one of our goals. Although we will never be perfectly victorious over sin in this life (1 John 1:8), we must recognize that overcoming sin is part of the battle which is the Christian life. God has not left us to battle sin on our own, however. He… Continue reading How can I have victory in overcoming sin?
What Does the Bible Say about Criticism?
To criticize is to point out something wrong or off with regards to a person. The term that the Bible uses in more detail is “rebuke.” Here, the idea is the same with criticism, but with rebuke the basis is the word of God. A person may rebuke someone if that someone goes against what… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Criticism?
What it means to be #Blessed – Matthew 5:6
Are you #BLESSED? For our midweek devotion, let us ponder on what it truly means to be #Blessed Matthew 5:6 it says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled…“ Often, we equate the word BLESSING to material things, money or wealth, promotion, favorable results to what we want,… Continue reading What it means to be #Blessed – Matthew 5:6
Always Be Truthful
“Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No: anything more than this comes from evil.” Matthew 5:37 We now live in a world where people get “cancelled” or bashed for telling the truth or standing up for what is right. This is very evident in our society today, especially in the world of social media.… Continue reading Always Be Truthful
What Does the Bible Say about Frustration?
Frustration is the lack of patience. We often get frustrated when things do not go our way, or we have tried everything but it still did not work out. The Bible teaches patience and long suffering or enduring. But does it also teach against frustration? Of course! Many times in Scripture, characters fall into the… Continue reading What Does the Bible Say about Frustration?