Free and Not Deceived!

“If therefore the Son shall set you free, you shall be free indeed.” (Jn. 8:36 NAS) For anything that God wants to give us, the devil will offer a counterfeit.  How can we avoid deception and walk in true freedom of the soul?  We have all struggled with habits or character flaws that leave usContinue reading “Free and Not Deceived!”

The Obedience of Faith

“Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, for His name’s sake.” (Rom. 1:5 NAS) I have always been intrigued by the expression “the obedience of faith”.  The Apostle Paul only used this expression twice in his letters, and both times are found inContinue reading “The Obedience of Faith”

Understanding Grace

“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” (2Pe. 1:2 NAS) I like to give special attention to the blessings we find in scripture.  In both of his epistles, the Apostle Peter prays for grace and peace to be multiplied to believers.  The modern-day church hasContinue reading “Understanding Grace”

The Small Things

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Eph. 2:10) God has a special purpose for every human being.  Not every purpose is “grand” from a human perspective, but to God, each one is important.  Otherwise, why would He prepare theseContinue reading “The Small Things”

Little by Little

 “And the Lord your God will clear away these nations before you little by little; you will not be able to put an end to them quickly, lest the wild beasts grow too numerous for you.” (Deut. 7:22 NAS) Spiritual maturity is a process; we take possession of our souls “little by little”.  This isContinue reading “Little by Little”

The Mystery of Lawlessness

 “And many false prophets will arise, and will mislead many, and because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will grow cold.” (Matt. 24:11,12 NAS) It is well known that one of the greatest challenges facing believers in the end times is deception, but are you aware of the second one? While deception increases, so willContinue reading “The Mystery of Lawlessness”

Communion With God

“Jesus answered and said to him, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will make Our abode with him.” (Jn. 14:23 NASV) If you are like me, you hunger for fellowship with God.  This aspect of my Christian walk improved dramatically when I chose toContinue reading “Communion With God”