Throughout the history of mankind, we see a pattern emerge. A pattern that outwardly can seem very harsh and sometimes even cruel.
Man sins, and persists in his sin. The Lord is gracious and patient with them. Showing them love in the hopes that His kindness will lead them back to Him in...
By grace...
You are saved...
THROUGH FAITH
Through faith we are saved. What is faith? It is action. Not once in the entire Bible will you find anyone that had faith that was acceptable to God that wasn't evidenced by how they lived or worked. People misconstrue this and make it seem like I'm...
16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 If then God gave the same gift to them as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?”
The Holy Bible...
John 3:5 Unless one is born of water and Spirit they cannot enter God's Kingdom.
This is often misunderstood as referring to human birth. The reason for this misunderstand is two fold, well three maybe.
The modern church does not believe in baptismal regeneration
The next sentence from Jesus...
So I'd like to start this in an unlikely place and I will try to keep this brief (DISCLAIMER - I think I failed, sorry!). I'd like to start in Genesis, with the flood.
20 The waters prevailed above the mountains, covering them fifteen cubits deep. 21 And all flesh died that moved on the earth...
Hebrews 3
16For who were the ones who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? 17And with whom was God angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? 18And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it...
The first thing we need to understand is how inadequate we are, even with our desire to be free. As long as it is you trying in your own power, you will fail. Thats what the problem with the Law was. The Law is good, but it never had the power to change people. It only reminded us how weak we...
So something I used to struggle with, and probably still do from time to time, is spending actual quality time with God. I used to be very legalistic in this approach of "I have to" spend x amount of time daily with God. I have to do this or I have to do that. That is almost never an acceptable...
Now I know this may not mean much to any of you but I'm going to post this any way because God deserves some praise now. I have been studying in the AG now for a year almost and after being credentialed to minister I was suddenly and unexpectantly placed on hold for ministry. Well I gave up for...
Starting off this morning with the words of my Savior in my ear! Hallelujah I can hear Him again! Speak to Your servant Lord, I am listening!
Job 19:25, "I know that my Redeemer lives!"
What is it that gives us Christians such a lively hope? What is it that makes the believer forget about the...
So I've been struggling mightily with my faith, if you read some of my "newer" blogs you can see that. I want to find my way back, but have reached the point where I no longer try, because I am completely incapable of finding what the carnal cannot possess or attain.
Now this post started as...
The truly amazing thing about God's grace is he doesn't disown me when I fail him, nor does his love for me cease to be.
When I feel as though I have crossed the line and that God can't possibly still love me, I have made God after man's image which is wrong.
I remember times when I thought...
The day Jesus found me I was a wreck. I was not seeking him, I did not care about him, I did not want him, but he came anyway.
What is the lesson I can learn from that?
It doesn't matter how many prayers I say, scriptures I read, or fasts I undertake now, Jesus love for me is just as strong...
So to start off with I want to get one point out of the way from the start. What is the Sinner's Prayer and what are biblical examples of it?
The Sinner's Prayer has for years been known as the entry point of faith for many in the Church. NOT ALL, but a good portion. It's basis is found...
So when we cry out, Jesus you are my Lord!
What exactly does that mean?
The Greek that is translated as Lord comes from Kurios, which means "Master, owner"
Paul's proper attitude in response to the "Lord" Jesus was to declare "I am a SLAVE of Jesus Christ!" (Romans 1:1)
What right does a...
The Way of the Cross is the Way of salvation. There is no other. When Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by me! John 14:6 He meant if anyone wants eternal life, if it is only through his example and following it! Luke 9:23-24
So what is the...
I'm going to preface this whole post with Hebrews 11:6. Everything we do in life, if it does not include faith, is absolutely pointless. Nothing done apart from faith pleases God, nothing. Jesus even highlights this
Romans 6:3-4 + Colossians 2:11-12 both say we die to our old sin nature, are...
So we have covered at some length the various issues surrounding receiving the Holy Spirit, I would like to conclude this blog series on the actual how.
I am aware the Holy Spirit is covered at length in scriptures from a variety of authors.
We know the Holy Spirit makes an appearance in...
Acts 2:39 will be the main text for this teaching on the Promise of the Holy Spirit. I could use many, but this will suffice. It is my hope tonfirst establish the guarantee that the Holy Spirit is for every single person who reads this post. I pray you approach this with an open mind. I will...
My last blog entry dealt with the Promise of the Holy Spirit and how every believer can and should expect this promise from God. This last blog entry will cover the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:13 & Acts 2:33 will be the main text for this teaching.
“Some, however, made fun of them and...