“…I have called you friends…” (John 15:15). I try to be “friendly” with everyone, but I must admit it’s a challenge with some people. Most (if not all of us) don’t like rude, immoral, arrogant, know-it-all, individuals who are selfish—self-serving and live a life that is all about them. Personally, I try my best to […]
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“In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;” (Ephesians 1:7). Spiritual truth is beyond the realm of mere human intellect. If you attempt to discover the meaning of spiritual truth, from a spiritual book, without being born-again spiritually you will simply flounder in the […]
The daily reminder of our frail humanity often casts doubt and guilt that stifles our growth and genuine joy in the Lord Jesus Christ. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Our sudden temper resulting in unkind words. It may be our lethargic complacency and neglect of spiritual matters. Perhaps it’s our carnal thoughts or […]
By Charles Spurgeon “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil”—Matthew 4:1. Holy character does not avert temptation—Jesus was tempted. When Satan tempts us, his sparks fall upon tinder; but in Christ’s case, it was like striking sparks on water; yet the enemy continued his evil […]
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“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:36). The depth of the above referenced verse is only realized when we first clearly know the extent of our bondage. Do you understand what you were before receiving Christ, dear friend? Do you know the imprisonment wrought by sin? Sin […]