Christians say that our sins are nailed to the cross, but what does that mean? This means that the cross of Jesus accomplished atonement for our sins. However, it also means that in our everyday lives, sin must be left to die on the cross with Christ. We call this repentance, or in days past,… Continue reading Leaving My Sin at the Cross
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Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man Mar 22, 2024 1742 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him anymore, not even with a chain.… Continue reading Unlimited: The Demon-Possessed Man | Good News Unlimited
How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)
David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah?” “To which shall I go up? These inquiries typically took place outdoors—for David, they were often at his military camp. Some of them take place in a place of sanctuary.6 David relies on this formal petition frequently—Saul did not, perhaps… Continue reading How to Offer Petitionary Prayers (2 Sam 2.1)
New Jerusalem, the Wife of the Lamb
In Ephesians the church is presented as the Body of Christ, the one new man, and the wife of Christ. At the end of the Bible New Jerusalem is declared to be “the bride, the wife of the Lamb” (21:9). Although New Jerusalem is the consummation of the Body and the new man, they are… Continue reading New Jerusalem, the Wife of the Lamb
Considering Proverbs 12:1
Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish (Proverbs 12:1). The meaning of Proverbs 12:1 is straightforward. A person that welcomes instruction gains knowledge, and this is a good thing. However, a person that hates reproof—or correction—behaves in a brutish manner when that instruction is given. When considering this proverb, there are three… Continue reading Considering Proverbs 12:1
Unlimited: Jesus Asleep In The Storm | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Asleep in the Storm Mar 20, 2024 1584 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Asleep In The Storm | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Calms The Storm | Good News Unlimited
Unlimited: Jesus Calms the Storm Mar 21, 2024 1635 The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down, and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so… Continue reading Unlimited: Jesus Calms The Storm | Good News Unlimited
Christ is Our Life and We Live Him
As human beings and believers in Christ Jesus, we have three distinct lives but only one of them is suitable for the Christian life today and for New Jerusalem. The proper life for a Christian is Christ Himself. “Christ our life” (Col. 3:4). He is in our spirit (Rom. 8:10), spreading in our being for the renewing of our… Continue reading Christ is Our Life and We Live Him
Love The Lord Your God
Be very careful to love the Lord your God. Joshua 23:11 Joshua witnessed the power of God since the days of Moses. When Moses died, the Lord chose Joshua to lead the nation of Israel and reassured Him with the following commitment. No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live.… Continue reading Love The Lord Your God
God’s message for Assyria (Nahum, Jonah)
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)