“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and [...]
“To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved” (Ephesians 1:6).
I began this study in Ephesians 1 with verse 3. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:” (Ephesians 1:3). [...]
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief” (1 Timothy 1:15).
Throughout my life I’ve had those “holy-inspectors” who feel obligated to point out my sins. I’m an easy target. Are you still on the mission of telling people [...]
“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:” (Colossians 1:13).
And how great is that darkness! I’ve known some decent individuals in my time. And I’ve known some real scoundrels. But the equalizer for each of us is the absolute holy, righteous, and perfect [...]
Have you based your fellowship with God on your good or bad behavior? In other words, when you live a relatively holy and obedient lifestyle do you then consider yourself in “fellowship” with God but when you commit a random act of sin your “fellowship” with God is broken and must be restored again. From [...]
