Archive for the ‘Daily Encouragement’ Category

Posted on March 8th, 2013 by by Forrest Wychopen

Not of Works

Most of us understand salvation is by grace. Unmerited. Unearned. Undeserved. But at some point in our Christian life start foolishly believing we merit God’s favor by good behavior. By good works. Sure we change. Sure we work the works of God. Sure our thoughts, our words, our deeds are more like Christ. But not […]

Posted on March 1st, 2013 by by Forrest Wychopen

Beautiful Grace

‎”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, […]

Posted on February 27th, 2013 by by Forrest Wychopen

Bias

‎”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 […]

Posted on February 24th, 2013 by by Forrest Wychopen

Never Too Late To Start

“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….” […]

Posted on February 21st, 2013 by by Forrest Wychopen

In Him

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 […]