Walking Faith

Following Christ faithfully will be very challenging at times. But many will make their lives unnecessarily difficult because of wrong choices that lead them deeper into sin. We must face up to the harsh reality that we all have the potential to behave in a way that draws us away from God. Real...

“The Lord Jesus Christ…gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father” (Galatians 1:3, 4). “The god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the...

For other essays, see HERE. Read also: Faith and Flesh: PART ONE “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience...

Read also: Faith and Flesh: Part 2 Resisting Sin and Being Forgiven “Solemnly I tell you the truth, all the wrong things that people do, and all the insulting things people say against God, can be forgiven.…” (Mark 3:28, based on various translations). “For out of the heart come wicked...

A while ago I was watching an international news item about the Premier of a Scandinavian country who was videoed partying irresponsibly (allegedly). She was just 36 at the time. Being in our 50s and 60s doesn’t guarantee sensible behaviour. We wish! But as a general rule, we must question the...

It’s all too easy to criticise the local church we attend—or the one we had to leave behind. However, there are times when church members have legitimate grievances. Sadly, in some cases it is indeed wise to move on. But in so doing there is also a danger we will become isolated tumbleweeds...

See also: Are You Protecting Your Mind? [The devil] was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44, NASB The devil has sinned...

"...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith" (Hebrews 12:1, 2, NIV). It's unbearably painful to know the Bible well, and to understand...

See HERE for other essays. “Christmas”[1] is firmly rooted in religious traditions and the ways of the world. Having this identity it offers a distracting alternative to the harsh and monotonous realities of life. Although it proves highly disagreeable to many Christians, it’s still worthwhile...

Recently on a Christian forum I read a public post from a dear lady who was suffering from pain and disillusionment. She confessed that she was very angry. She believed God was mad at her and had taken good things from her. "My hope is almost gone and lost," she said. I wonder if you can relate...

"Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise—making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is" (Ephesians 5:15-17, CSB). "...let everyone who calls on the name of the Lord turn away from...

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“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out” (Romans 7:18, ESV). What is the soul, and why must it be spiritually controlled? Scripture reveals that “spirit” represents life. In the beginning...

After death everyone will face judgement: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” (2nd Corinthians 5:10). (See also: Romans 14:12; 2nd Timothy 4:1; Hebrews...

So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.” Luke 17:6, NKJV So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will...

See HERE for other essays. See also: Baptism: Tradition Or Scripture? CONTENTS: 1: Man-made or Apostolic? 2: Blinded By the Basics 3: The Power Behind Tradition 1: Man-made or Apostolic? Many of those who love the Bible are offended by Roman Catholic Tradition, but why? If Scripture and...

Characteristics of false teaching typically include human effort playing a significant role in God’s work, and Christ’s pre-eminence and sufficiency being undermined. In some cases a number of Bible texts will be drawn into a theme that is out of step with the harmonious teaching of Scripture...

My soul has been rejected from peace; I have forgotten happiness. So I say, “My strength has perished, and so has my hope from the Lord.” Lamentations 3:17, 18 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word. Psalm 119:67 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter...

See HERE for more essays. CONTENTS: 1: Confusion 2: Controversy 3: Atheism Online 4: The End Times Introduction “Your Word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You”; “You rebuke the arrogant. Cursed are those who wander from your commands” (Psalm 119:11; 21). If you...

See HERE for other essays. “He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” John 3:36, NASB “Then He will answer them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did not do it to one of the least of these...