“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12) Discerning between soul and spirit is not easily accomplished. It is comparedContinue reading “Dividing Soul and Spirit”
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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”
Restoration of the Church
“They have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should not reign over them.” (1Sam. 8:7). Even though this happened in the days of Samuel, there is a principle here that applies to believers today. Of course, we do not want to be guilty of rejecting the Lord as our King, butContinue reading “Restoration of the Church”
Communion of the Holy Spirit
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.” (2Cor. 13:14) The three persons of the Godhead are united in purpose, but they have different personalities and functions. In our pursuit of God, it is important to know and relateContinue reading “Communion of the Holy Spirit”
Power of Thanksgiving
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1Thess. 5:18) The Apostle Paul had a clear revelation of what we should do to please God. This verse is not inclusive of all we need to do to, but it is interesting toContinue reading “Power of Thanksgiving”
Preparing for the Coming Days
“Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Lu. 18:8). What is the Lord looking for when He asks a question He already knows the answer to? Is it not to emphasize its importance? We must understand the days we are in and prepare for the days thatContinue reading “Preparing for the Coming Days”
The Missing Step
“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…” (Col. 2:6). The way to live in the kingdom of God is the same as the way we enter it. We did this by responding to the preaching of the gospel with repentance and faith (Mark 1:14,15). It is not enough toContinue reading “The Missing Step”
Spiritual Understanding
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Prov. 2:6) Scripture tells us that if we want wisdom, we need only ask God for it in faith (Jas. 1:5,6). This verse in Proverbs tells us how God will answer our prayer. It comes from His mouth, that is His Word. WeContinue reading “Spiritual Understanding”
The Fruit of Self-Control
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” (Prov. 16:32). Every Christian believer goes through the experience Paul described in his epistle to the Romans, “For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evilContinue reading “The Fruit of Self-Control”
Ever-Increasing Love
“The way of life winds upward for the wise, that he may turn away from hell below.” (Prov. 15:24). The Christian walk is a path to eternity; as we live on this earth, we are either moving upward or downward. To move upwards is to become more like Christ. John described the goal of theContinue reading “Ever-Increasing Love”
Highway in the Wilderness 