John 15:5 says, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” I know. The words “you can do nothing” throw up a red flag. Why? It’s because we’re all so actively doing something. [...]
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6). Exposure to wrong teaching can snowball and produce years of bondage. This happened to me regarding grace. This particular teacher at a popular seminar back in the 80′s, taught two aspects of grace. The first [...]
“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified” (Hebrews 10:14). Each year Israel made the journey for the annual atonement for sin. 1000′s of animal sacrifices resulted in a stream of blood flowing from the Temple. Sacrifices that could never take away the sins of the people. So each year [...]
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Let no man ever condemn you. In Christ, we are made the righteousness of God. Not based on future behavior. Not contingent on holy choices, righteous thoughts, [...]
“Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD” (Jeremiah 23:1). Some believe “spiritual abuse” does not exist in the Church. It does. And just because you “say” it does not exist does not make it go away. I hope you are not in an abusive Church [...]
