God warned us. He said “perilous times” would come. Take heed, therefore, and listen to God’s voice. By faith, choose to do whatever He says to do. Remember, the just shall live by faith (Habakkuk 2:4). Without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). It was lack of faith that kept the veryContinue reading “We are in perilous times…”
Category Archives: Faith
Just Choose! Judas and John Contrasted
“Most assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me. John 13:21. “The opportunities and advantages offered to John were given to Judas also. The same principles of truth were set before his understanding; the same example in the character of Christ was his to contemplate and imitate. But Judas failed to becomeContinue reading “Just Choose! Judas and John Contrasted”
According Unto Our Faith…
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him: For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him”(Hebrews 11:6). “Then touched He their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it unto you” (Matthew 9:29). The faith of Jesus is theContinue reading “According Unto Our Faith…”
God Restores
It was a prayer meeting night: Wednesday. Only a very few of the large church family were in attendance. The few members were asked to give a special offering. A family had lost their home. A fire had destroyed everything they possessed. I didn’t know the family, because I was a fairly new member. ButContinue reading “God Restores”
The Faith of Jesus: A Shield
The Apostle Paul warned us. He said that there would be spiritual wickedness in high places. High places? Naturally, the mind would tend toward governments and unelected or noncommissioned ruling powers. Certainly, these are the “high places” of the world. Naturally still, one would think that there is no way to win or even sustainContinue reading “The Faith of Jesus: A Shield”
The Value of Truth
The very first appearance of the word truth in Scripture interestingly occurs in Genesis 24, verse 27. The eldest servant of Abraham had been assigned to travel with other servants bearing gifts to the country of Abraham’s relatives. They were to return with a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac. Abraham had assured his servant thatContinue reading “The Value of Truth”
The Counterfeit of Faith
For by grace we are saved through faith. However, it is faith, not presumption, which pleases God. “Without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). “But faith is in no senseContinue reading “The Counterfeit of Faith”