Romans 14:17 declares that “the kingdom of God is…righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Today we have the reality of the kingdom within us. In the coming age and eternity the kingdom will also be manifested around us. The context of Romans 14 shows that these three blessings are for today. However, today they are only inward; the outward situation… Continue reading Righteousness, Peace, and Joy in the Spirit Now and in New Jerusalem
How the Average Heathen (and Everyone Else) Lives out Their Theology-
As he thinks in his heart, so is he- Proverbs 23:7a NKJV One practical definition of theology would be: Theology is the framework people use for understanding God and how God relates to all areas of life. Here’s the thing: All people, (atheist, Christian, agnostic, heathen, pagan, Buddhist, whatever) have a theology. Literally. All people. Theology isn’t just for monotheistic Jews,… Continue reading How the Average Heathen (and Everyone Else) Lives out Their Theology-
26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
By looking through the scriptures, you can see how God’s creation is blessed with beautiful things ranging from humans, animals, tress, cities and more. Several Bible quotes about beauty reveal the differences. This earth is full of beautiful things. However, the word ‘beauty’ differs from individual perspective. God also sees beauty in a way that is far… Continue reading 26 Awesome Bible Quotes About Beauty
What Does a Mature Christian Look Like?
It’s common to talk about having a “personal relationship with Jesus.” Certainly, a good term but that phrase never appears in Scripture. The most common word to describe the Christian life is “walk.” Jesus invited His disciples—and us—to follow Him (Matt. 4:19; 16:24) and following implies walking. I like that picture. We’re not being asked to… Continue reading What Does a Mature Christian Look Like?
What Is God’s Will for Me?
I cannot count the times I have been told something along the lines of, “I just want to know God’s will for my life.” The sentiment is expressed in a variety of ways, and at times I have articulated that same desire. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own… Continue reading What Is God’s Will for Me?
To The World Where Families Are Messy
God sent His Son to the world to offer hope and salvation to humanity. But what did Jesus find when he arrived? He did not find the sons of Adam tending a garden or the daughters of Eve tending a hearth. He did not find pristine human families patiently waiting for the Lord. It was… Continue reading To The World Where Families Are Messy
Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem
Revelation 21:11 tells us that New Jerusalem has the glory of God, and “Her light was like a most precious stone, like a jasper stone, as clear as crystal.” New Jerusalem is the eternal lampstand shining to the whole universe. God is the unique eternal light. “God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.” (1… Continue reading Light Constitutes Us into New Jerusalem
[Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)
[Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision [Romans 2:17-3:8] 17 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and brag about your relationship to God; 18 if you know his will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; 19 if you… Continue reading [Romans Study 7-3] The True Jew And True Circumcision (Romans 2:17-3:8)
He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mothers womb…Your eyes saw my unformed substance: In your book were written, everyone of them, the days that were formed for me. Psalm 139: 13-18 I’m not a big concert person. Something about thousands of people with only a few exits doesn’t appeal to… Continue reading He’s With You; No Matter What Row You’re In
Why Pro-Life Is the Only Biblical Position
God Planned Our Lives Before Birth Though it took me a while to discover it, my life was planned by God: You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. You watched me as… Continue reading Why Pro-Life Is the Only Biblical Position