Regret Over Past Sins, 1 Cor 6:9-11
How can I shake this regret over past sins? That can be rough!! Lots of Christians are plagued by regret over past sins for which they have already been forgiven. They have committed certain sins that have a lingering effect on the mind and body. The regret over past sins seems to never leave. Paul […]
Spiritual Blessings, Eph 1 – Aug 30, 2026
God hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus, Eph 1:3. You must be saved to have these spiritual blessings. They are spiritual. These are: Acceptance in the beloved, Eph 1:6. The plan of God is that those “in him”, Eph 1:4, “should be holy and without blame before him […]
Pray for America, 1 Tim 2:1-3
We need to pray for America. But how do we pray? And what do we pray for? Pray for those in authority – 1 Tim 2:1-3 – a quiet [Acts 9:31], and peaceable life [Jer 29:7], in all godliness [1 Tim 6:5; 2 Tim 3:12] and honesty [Rom 12:17; contrast Ex 1:15-20] Pray for our […]
Spiritual Depression, 1 Ki 19:4
In many cases, depression is something you can address spiritually and practically rather than chemically, through anti-depressants. You can often make changes in your spiritual life that will improve your emotional and mental health. Furthermore, if depression is exacerbated by your lifestyle and diet, you can make the necessary lifestyle and dietary changes to reduce […]
The Sin Offering, Lev 4:22-31 – Jun 7, 2026
We can learn some very valuable lessons by studying the sin offering in Lev 4:22-31. These details should cause us to appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins much more. People Were Guilty of Sin Notice the words and phrases used to describe what the person had done. v.22, 27. Notice the Bible […]
The Evil Effects of Bitterness, Ruth 1:20
There are more people harboring bitterness than you and I are aware of. The reason that we’re not usually aware of their bitterness is that if you suggest to bitter people that they are bitter, they will deny it. Yet, when an incident arises that deeply affects them emotionally, their bitterness will become apparent immediately. […]
Dealing With Sin, 2 Cor 2:1-11
Dealing With Sin In 2 Cor 2:1-11 Paul wrote to the Corinthians explaining why he handled the matter of the fornicator in 1 Cor 5, the way he did. And then he directed them to forgive the young man since he had repented of his sin. This passage helps us understand matters of dealing with […]
Atonement, Rom 5:11
In Rom 5:11 we find that “we have now received the atonement”. Many modern translations change “atonement” to “reconciliation”. That seems unnecessary since Rom 5:10 mentions our reconciliation twice already. Let’s see if that change is warranted. Presume for a moment that you have no idea what the word means. Well, you can go to […]
Cleansing Compound
Cleansing Compound God has given us three things to cleanse us from sin and to keep us clean. These three things have their separate functions but they work together as a cleansing compound. You need all three, not just one. For example, you need three ingredients to get skunk smell off of a dog. 1 […]
Get Past Your Past, Phil 3:13
Get Past Your Past Phil 3: 13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many Christians are plagued with regrets from the past; they seem to be stuck in a rut. So, they go to counselors, bookstores, best friends, the internet, and a variety of other places looking for a way to forget the past and “move on.” But […]