“But if we confess our sins to Him, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.” (1 John 1:9 NLT) It occurred to me that yesterday’s article may have raised more questions than it answered, so let me see if I can explain a couple ofContinue reading “What Is Propitiation? (Part 3)”
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What Is Propitiation? (Part 2)
“My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin.” (1 John 2:1a NLT) We’re picking up here where we left off yesterday. I can’t speak for you, but after following the Lord for nearly 60 years, my sin is more intolerable to me than ever before. I long toContinue reading “What Is Propitiation? (Part 2)”
What Is Propitiation?
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV) It never ceases to amaze me and ignite my spirit when I see someone open their heart and life to Jesus for the first time. To findContinue reading “What Is Propitiation?”
The Joy of the Lord
“Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!” (Psalm 100:1 NLT) What brings you joy? The term “joy” is used nearly 300 times in Scripture and the most common meaning is “gladness.” As we look at the joy of the Lord today, I’d like to approach it from a couple perspectives. First, the joyContinue reading “The Joy of the Lord”
In What Is Your Faith Rooted? (Part 2)
“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NLT) In yesterday’s post we began investigating the “roots” of faith in which many today place their trust for eternal life. We looked briefly at a doctrinal statement that many misunderstand and/orContinue reading “In What Is Your Faith Rooted? (Part 2)”
In What Is Your Faith Rooted?
“Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Matthew 13:8 NLT) A few weeks ago, my wife and I took inventory of our plants, seeking to determine which ones survived the blazing summer heat, and whichContinue reading “In What Is Your Faith Rooted?”
Eternal Security
“But these are written so that you may continue to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing in Him you will have life by the power of His name.” (John 20:31 NLT) This blog was never intended to be a theological treatise, but a format through which IContinue reading “Eternal Security”
Do You Need to Get Rid of Your “Mistresses?”
“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?” (James 2:14 NLT) Many in our churches across America have been deceived by the lying spirit of Satan, into believing they’re saved and on their way toContinue reading “Do You Need to Get Rid of Your “Mistresses?””
Are You Saved?
“Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins.” (Matthew 3:8 NLT) In a message I heard while attending a recent men’s conference, the speaker explained how vital it is that we understand what “repentance” is. While there, in a conversation, someone spoke of a man he knows who is livingContinue reading “Are You Saved?”
What Do People Say About You?
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are My followers.” (Matthew 5:11 NLT) When my then 16-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, I got several cards and notes letting me know that people were praying for us.Continue reading “What Do People Say About You?”
Walking With Jesus 