Baptism is a demonstration/symbolic of dying, and resurrecting a new creature in Christ. There is first to be acknowledgment of sin, confessing known sins to God; repenting having true godly sorrow, forsaking all sin. True repentance works in the soul conversion by the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit obeys God just likeContinue reading “Before, after, and then what?”
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The “Day” matters
The day we offer up worship to God absolutely, unequivocally matters to Him. Period. All throughout God’s holy scriptures He makes very clear what He requires of His people. He relays to us clearly in great detail. There is no room for doubt. Study through His word, first seek God in prayer for His HolyContinue reading “The “Day” matters”
Finding Grace in God’s Sight
“And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name” (Exodus 33:17 KJV). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=94YaRPhk1U0 Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the assurance that where sin abounds grace does much more abound. Please bless me toContinue reading “Finding Grace in God’s Sight”
Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice
Do not omit the weightier matters of the law: Love, judgement, mercy, faith. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Why? Because obedience unto God is loving God. All the law is love. God says, If you love me, keep my commandments, and they are not grievous. The fact of the matter is that God’s love isContinue reading “Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice”
Treasures: New and Old
“Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old” (KJV — Matthew 13:51-52).Continue reading “Treasures: New and Old”
All for One Pearl
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it” (KJV — Matthew 13:45, 46). The blessings of redeeming love our Saviour compared to a precious pearl. He illustrated His lessonContinue reading “All for One Pearl”
True Love
The love of God is defined and exemplified, illustrated, demonstrated, clarified in His written word; and in His Son the Word; in God’s very character—His law, His commandments. God’s love, loves no matter what one has said and done. Yet, and still God requires total and complete separation from the violations (sins against God) ofContinue reading “True Love”