Does The Holy Spirit Keep You From Doing What You Really Want? Galatians 5:16-17 (KJV) 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to…
Justification by Works? In James Chapter 2:21-24 James says, “Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “AND ABRAHAM…
Mercy and Grace Are Yours Hebrews 4:15–16 (NASB95) 15For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. 16Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy…
Your Brother Jesus Hebrews 2:9-11 “9 But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting for Him,…
The Introduction The book of Hebrews is introduced with some truly wonderful words. Hebrews 1:1-4 1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through…
You Have Rights It is common for people to say that we are all children of God, but that is not true of those who have not been reborn. They have been born of Adam’s seed. They have been born of flesh, born of water. That is their lineage and from that they inherit only…
A Brief Study of Hebrews 10:32-11:3 The book of Hebrews is filled with new covenant truth. Written to the Hebrew people, it holds great value for everyone who has been steeped in the traditions of the church. This brief passage is one that many find problematic and unsettling. Often it seems unclear and at first…
Jesus The Lamb of GodPart Three When the time had come for Jesus to lay down His life (as Isaac did figuratively by allowing Abraham to place him on the altar) Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples. That the death and resurrection of Jesus should happen at Passover is not a coincidence. It was…
Jesus The Lamb of GodPart Two In addition to getting forgiveness and cleansing from sin, we get the Lamb of God inside us to sustain us as we travel toward the promised land. The fullness foreshadowed in Exodus 12:26-27 (KJV). This passage describes the reason the Israelites were to continue celebrating the Passover each year….
Jesus, The Lamb of God Part One This begins a series of posts about the work Jesus finished at the cross. We will start with the foreshadowing found in the Old Testament and then see its fulfillment in the New. So, we will get started by beginning at the beginning. After Eve and Adam had…
New Life, New Kingdom, New Status Part Seven of a Series—The Final Word You were forgivenYou were removed from AdamYou were placed into ChristYou were given a new loving heartYou were given a new spiritYou were made cleanYou were made one spirit with HimHis Spirit was placed in you If you have read the last…
You were Immersed into HimYou were Raised with HimPart Six of a Series We have been studying the effects of the death and resurrection of Jesus. So far, we have seen that He forgave us and that He killed off our old sinful self by crucifying us with Himself. This time we will see two…
Old you died with Christ Part Five of a Series Romans 6:6-7 (KJV) 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. Who, or what, is your old…
Effects of Jesus’ Death and ResurrectionPart Four of a Series Forgiveness Jeremiah 31:33-34 (KJV) 33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their…
Part Three of a Series When did Jesus do all this?He took this action while you were His enemy. Ephesians 2:4-5 (KJV)4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are…
Let’s see why Jesus came. Luke 2:10-11 (KJV) 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. He is…
Where did we start? Part One of a Series God created Adam and Eve in His own image. He made them spirits, with souls and bodies. All was right with the world. Adam and Eve were different from the animals. They had God’s life in them, and they had a relationship with God. According to…
He Made This Exact You It’s not uncommon to hear people say “more of Him, and less of me.” This sounds spiritual at first, but it isn’t true. John the baptizer said that Jesus had to increase and John had to decrease, but this was in reference to John’s ministry and the ministry of the…
Romans 5:3-5 (NASB) 3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given…
My Dad was an amazing man. Born in 1918, he spent his childhood in the days before most rural people had electricity. Running water was brought into the house using a hand pump on the kitchen sink. His parents and grandparents were dairy farmers. He, like his father before him, was born in the family…
My Dad was an amazing man. Born in 1918, he spent his childhood in the days before most rural people had electricity. Running water was brought into the house using a hand pump on the kitchen sink. His parents and grandparents were dairy farmers. He, like his father before him, was born in the family…
Redemption Acted Out This is the third article highlighting the Gospel in the book of Genesis. This time we will study the account of Abraham. To get us started here is a review of a few of the promises God made to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 (KJV) 2 And I will make of thee a great…
The Good News as Lived by NoahGenesis 5:28–9:13 Another example of the Gospel message found in the book of Genesis is the account of the life of Noah, whose name means “rest.” The account of Noah’s life covers about four chapters, so you will be glad to know that we are not going to read…
The Gospel is rife with the promise of rest. The first example we find in Scripture is in the first verses of Genesis chapter 2 where we are told that on the seventh day God rested from all His work. He then sanctified, or set apart, that day. This gives us insight into the importance…
A Lesson in Total Dependance Mark 14:66-72 (KJV) 66 And as Peter was beneath in the palace, there cometh one of the maids of the high priest: 67 And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. 68 But he denied, saying, I…
