Declaration of Truth, Lk 1:1-4
There are several ways that the truth of the words of God has been declared. The declaration of truth has been verbal, visible, written, and testified. Verbal declaration – someone heard the Lord speak. See Jn 1:18, 1 Jn 1:1-5, and 2 Pet 1:16-21. At Mt Sinai, the Jew’s heard God speak directly from the […]
Truth is Fallen, Is 59:14
Truth is Fallen Is 59:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Is 59:14 says, And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter. We have seen this verse fulfilled in our own country. Except for places like a Bible believing preacher’s pulpit, you will rarely find truth. Often, journalists […]
Favor by Mercy and Truth, Prov 3:3-4
One great way to have favor with God is through mercy and truth. God has extended his mercy to us, and he intends for us to extend his mercy to others, as well. God has sanctified us through his truth, Jn 17:17. And he intends for us to be true and truthful with others, as […]
Sincerity and Truth, Jos 24:14
Joshua commanded Israel to “fear the Lord, and serve him in sincerity and in truth”, Jos 24:14. Not just in sincerity. Not just in truth. But in the combination of sincerity and truth. Sincerity is honesty of mind; freedom from hypocrisy. Sincere means: without deceit, pretense [a false profession]; free of dissimulation; being genuine, the […]
My Words Do Good, Mic 2:7
In Mic 2:7, the Lord asks, “do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?” Indeed, they do. For us who desire to walk uprightly, God’s words are very good. The key is that you must be walking uprightly. These words are not good to anyone who is determined to walk frowardly. […]
Dealing With Opposition, Prov 25:9
Dealing With Opposition Prov. 25:9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible gives us clear instructions on how to deal with opposition. You never know, when you first start to point out a scriptural problem, whether the individual is going to receive correction or not. So when you begin to deal with opposition, it is always helpful […]
Conditional Mercy, Ps 18:25
Conditional Mercy Ps. 18:25 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Ps 18:25 David says, “With the merciful that wilt shew thyself merciful.” God’s mercy is conditional mercy. We know that God is merciful from Ex 34:6. But we sometimes confuse God’s mercy with his love and get the idea that his unconditional love for the world in […]
Guile, Ps 32:2
Guile is defined as craft, cunning, duplicity, and deceit. It is found in the man and is manifested by what he says. Ps 32:2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile. So, it is in you, in your spirit, first. Notice Jn 1:47 […]
Given to Change, Prov 24:21
Given to Change Prov 24:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The nature of man is to change things. The nature of God is to stay the same. Thus the Lord warns us not to meddle with them that are given to change. In Mal 3:6 the Lord says, “I am the Lord, I change not.” In […]
Resist, Jas 4:7
When you search for the word “resist” in the Bible, you find some references that give us great instruction. To resist is to withstand the force or the effect of; to be able to repel; to exert oneself to counteract or strive against. Notice what we are to resist and not resist: Resist the devil […]