“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy” (Micah 7:18, KJV). This chapter is based on Luke 15:1-10.As the “publicans and sinners” gathered about Christ, the rabbis expressed their displeasure.Continue reading “Social Outcasts Called”
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Are you being fruitful branches?
Christ is the Vine. His people are the branches. Christ true branches will remain connected to the True Vine. These are purged, that the branches bear more fruit. The branches that bear no fruit are plucked off, out of the True Vine, and are taken away, and burned in the fire. “I am the trueContinue reading “Are you being fruitful branches?”
Blessed, sanctified: Rest—Holy Sabbath
If the Sabbath, the seventh day (Saturday) was kept holy—God reverenced, worshiped in Spirit and in truth; the soul loving God with all their heart (mind), with all their soul (their life, their very existence); and with all their might (By faith put forth all their human effort being intentional, mindful to, and sincere); IfContinue reading “Blessed, sanctified: Rest—Holy Sabbath”
Satan Condemns, GOD Justifies the Righteous
“The Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan, even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?” (Zechariah 3:2, KJV). The work of Satan as an accuser began in heaven. This has been his work on earth ever since man’s fall, andContinue reading “Satan Condemns, GOD Justifies the Righteous”
Christ Avenges His Own
Prayerfully read Luke 18:1-8. Christ had been speaking of the period just before His second coming, and of the perils through which His followers must pass. With special reference to that time He related the parable “to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” “There was in a city,” HeContinue reading “Christ Avenges His Own”
Marriage: 100
This is just the surface. I have not even dived deep yet. Marriage: God and His Church are represented in the marriage of man and woman. Adultery against God in both the spiritual and physical begins in the mind with the thoughts, from what is seen with the eyes, and heard with the ears. WhatContinue reading “Marriage: 100”
You Shall Be Clean
“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you” (Ezekiel 36:25 KJV). In the whole Satanic force there is not power to overcome one soul who in simple trust casts himself on Christ. “He giveth power to theContinue reading “You Shall Be Clean”