Archive for 2013

‎”For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Here, grace is defined. Not only for salvation, but at all times. Never of yourself. Always the gift of God. Never of works. In other words, […]

‎”And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know” (1 Corinthians 8:2). Here’s one of my pet peeves. One of the most dangerous influences in the Christian life are those who strongly adhere to their personal biases, using and twisting Holy Scripture to endorse and […]

“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind” (Matthew 22:37). Believer, trust me on this one. As you grow older you are going to regret the wrong choices you’re making today. Don’t look back and say, “I wish….” […]

Great news, believer! “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). All Spiritual blessings in heavenly places are in Christ Jesus, through Christ, and by Christ. God chose, elected, purposed, and foreordained that every believer be blessed […]

‎”What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid” (Romans 6:15). To me, this seems like such a simple question. Should we now sin freely since we are under grace? Do we honestly say, “Oh boy, I’ve got a divine permission slip to sin freely. To enjoy […]