Wickedness in the world

Proverbs 29.16 promises when the wicked increase transgression increases. How do the wicked increase? They increase when the Church fails to disciple its followers who are responsible for winning the…

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Looking for a Reward

1 Thessalonians 2.19 asks who is our hope or joy or crown to boast of before our Lord Jesus at His coming? If Jesus were to return today what would…

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Evidence of God

Mark 8.12 observes He sighed deeply then said, why does this generation look for a sign? People wanted proof that Jesus was Who He said He was – that is…

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Getting into Heaven

Mark 4.19 records worldly causes, wealthy pleasures and the desire for things choke the Word. The Lord Jesus, God human, taught people respond to Him in one of four ways.…

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Serving God

Colossians 3.24 commands us to serve the Lord Christ. Among a list of things Christians are to do Paul summarizes them with his command to serve Jesus. This is a…

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the value of Scripture

Colossians 2.3 teaches Christ, in Whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Real wisdom and real knowledge comes from knowing God and particularly God visible to us…

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Asset or Liability

Philippians 3.8 observes all things as liabilities compared to the far greater value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. What do we consider assets? I supposed context determines that answer.…

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Working for God

John 17.4 declares I glorified You on earth by completing the work You gave me to do. Men glorify themselves through their work. Sin takes away from our true nature…

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Peace

John 16.33 promises in Me you may have peace. In this world you have trouble. Everyone wants peace; peace of mind, peace at heart and peace with their fellow man.…

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Being Fruitful

John 15.2 promises God takes away every branch that does not bear fruit in Me. The Protestant proclamation of salvation by grace alone and not by works, while true, has…

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