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
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Thrive in Living Water – Charlaine Martin
The Value of Living the Christian Life Read: Titus 2:11-14 Focus Verse: But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9 NIV My husband and I were walking on the beach one afternoon,… Continue reading Thrive in Living Water – Charlaine Martin
Shining Light on a Bible Story Everyone Loves to Hate-
“Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge?” “Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!”- Job 38:4 and Job 40:2 NIV Okay, so. There is an incident in Scripture people (both Christian and non-Christian) love to question. Frequently, the questioning leads to accusing God of some pretty horrific… Continue reading Shining Light on a Bible Story Everyone Loves to Hate-
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
The Plan Of God Revealed
And this is the plan of God: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:6 God kept His plan of salvation for all people… Continue reading The Plan Of God Revealed
God Hates Sinners? Really??
Last week we looked at the imprecatory psalms. This week, we are taking one step to the side and looking at a couple of specific statements from the psalms that are a bit difficult to understand or swallow. Several times over the past week, I have seen this concept floated, “Love the sinner but hate… Continue reading God Hates Sinners? Really??
Devoted: Loving the One Who Has Always Loved You
Today we’re featuring the next post in our Advent series based on the seven themes from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s Advent devotional Born a Child and Yet a King: The Gospel in the Carols. “Devotion” is the theme of today’s post by Jean Wilund. Irene stirred in her hospital bed, lifted her eyes to meet mine, and… Continue reading Devoted: Loving the One Who Has Always Loved You
Let Us Enjoy and Express the Triune God Today
Paul wrote about “my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I will be put to shame, but with all boldness, as always, even now Christ will be magnified in my body…for to me, to live is Christ.” (Phil. 1:20-21) He lived Christ and expressed Christ as fully as any one believer could. Paul accomplished… Continue reading Let Us Enjoy and Express the Triune God Today
God Honours Marriage
Paul reminded the Christians in the Hebrew church about the importance of marriage. He warned against adultery and sexual immorality, as this would attract the judgement of God. I am generally surprised when someone tries to justify pursuing a relationship with a married person. The justification is often that, ‘maybe they married the wrong person.’… Continue reading God Honours Marriage
They will call him Immanuel
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses about They will call him Immanuel.