Overcome the Wicked One, 1 Jn 2:12-14
John said to the young men in 1 Jn that ye have overcome the wicked one [1 Jn 2:13-14]. And this is true of born again believers [1 Jn 5:12-13]. Now once you have overcome the wicked one through salvation he will still try to take advantage of you through his wiles [Eph 6:10-18]. Thus, […]
Christian Resources, Lk 24:49
When you listen to Christian radio today, you keep hearing the word “resources” referring to books, CD’s, DVD’s, etc. that are offered to the listeners at a price. I have often thought to myself, “Where were all these Christian resources after Jesus ascended into heaven?” If these things are so essential to your spiritual growth […]
The Unpardonable Sin, Mk 3:29-30
The unpardonable sin is “the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost,” (Matt 12:31). The reason that it is called the unpardonable sin is that Jesus said, “He that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation,” (Mk 3:29). When the question comes up, “Can I blaspheme the Holy […]
Strive Lawfully, 2 Tim 2:5
You and I must strive lawfully if we hope to be crowned at the judgment seat of Christ [2 Tim 2:5]. One of the crowns available is the incorruptible crown [1 Cor 9:25]. To be crowned with that one, we must keep our bodies in subjection [1 Cor 9:26-27]. You and I are supposed to […]
Set Your Heart, 1 Chr 22:19
When you read through 1st Chronicles you see many instances of David accomplishing great things. In every case, it was the Lord who did the mighty things for David or through David. At the end of his life, we see David advising the princes of Israel to “set your heart and your soul to seek […]
Baptized for the Dead, 1 Cor 15:29
In 1 Cor. 15:29, “baptized for the dead” is the water baptism of saved people who are “dead with Christ” and who will be raised “like as Christ was raised up from the dead.” This verse of scripture has been a real problem for some scholars. As a matter of fact, it is the “proof” […]
God Chastens His Sons, Heb 12:5-11
According to Heb 12:5-11, if you are a child of God, then you are going to be chastened by God in your life. In this passage, there is a good bit to learn about God’s chastisement. God chastens us for: Our Profit – Heb 12:10 – ”but he for our profit.” Our fathers, on […]
Living in the Will of God, Matt 26:39
Living in the will of God is a daily challenge. In order to live in the will of God you must follow some important spiritual truths from the Bible. To live in the will of God you must: Yield to God’s will at all times – Matt 26:39. Your will and God’s will are often […]
Things That Are Profitable, Is 48:17
Is 48:17 says, “… I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.” What are some things in the Bible that God has taught us are profitable to us? In chronological order, the following things are profitable: Labor is profitable – Prov 14:23 […]
Declaration of Independence, Jn 8:36
Excerpts from the declaration of independence encourage us to declare our independence from our former tyrannical rulers, the devil, the world and the flesh. When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of […]