“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Heb. 12:2) What was the joy set before the Lord as a reward for enduring the cross? Continue reading “The Lord’s Reward”
Author Archives: Normand Arseneault
Union and Communion
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” (2Cor. 13:14) One of the writings that greatly influenced me early in my Christian life was the book by Hudson Taylor, Union and Communion. It taught me the importance of establishing aContinue reading “Union and Communion”
From the Heart
We must be diligent to watch over the condition of our heart because from it flows life.
From Glory to Glory
We must maintain a focus of mercy.
The Middle East Conflict
The more we understand the source of these conflicts, the better we are at discerning the times.
The Bride
“‘Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.’ And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great high mountain, and showed me the great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, having the glory of God.” (Rev. 21:9-10) The Book of Revelation ends with a description of theContinue reading “The Bride”
The Mysteries of Man
“What is man that You think of him? Or the son of man that you are concerned about him? You have made him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned him with glory and honor; You have put everything in subjection under his feet.” (Heb. 2:6-8 NAS). This scripture speaks ofContinue reading “The Mysteries of Man”
Mysteries of Creation
“This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.” (Eph. 5:32) It is important that we understand the mysteries of creation as they concern Christ and the Church. One of those mysteries is “that in the dispensation of the fullness of times He might gather together in one all things inContinue reading “Mysteries of Creation”
The Normal Christian Life
“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” (Jn. 1:4) After my retirement, my wife and I moved unto an acreage. A large part of the reason for this move was our understanding of the times we live in. We are preparing for more glorious and more difficult days ahead. AsContinue reading “The Normal Christian Life”
The Powers of the Age to Come
“and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come” (Heb. 6:5) As we enter the last days, we can see from a distance the start of the Millennium Age where the Bride of Christ will rule and reign with Christ on the earth (Rev. 20:4). Soon, Christ willContinue reading “The Powers of the Age to Come”