So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.    Colossians 2:6-7 (NIV) Union with Christ comes through the act of repentance in faith. Everything else flows from this. Christ came… Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) Another benefit we reap from God’s Word is training in righteousness. When we approach Scripture as disciples, seeking to apply His truth… Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) In addition to its divine inspiration and absolute truth, the apostle Paul tells us that Scripture is profitable. This perfect word association… Read more

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.  2Timothy 3:16 (NAS) The Greek word translated here as “inspired” is not used anywhere else in the Bible. Its literal meaning is “breathed out.”  That is,… Read more

And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.  Romans 8:28 (NAS) In the powerful, wordless communication between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we are given the means to offer true prayers. When we don’t… Read more

And He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.    Romans 8:27 (NAS) Just as the Holy Spirit helps us when we cannot find words to pray, He also helps us in what to pray. Human perspective is limited; we don’t really… Read more

And in the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;            Romans 8:26 (NAS) Prayer is essential to Christian life; it is our most effective communication with God. But there are times… Read more

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.                          Hebrews 11:1 (NAS) Christians sometimes endure condescension from the world of unbelievers. We are told that faith is a “crutch” for those who are weak. We know better. Our faith is a firmly rooted expectation, a certainty about the future that… Read more

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Matthew 28:20 (NLT)  These are Jesus’ final words to His disciples before His ascension. He gives them instruction, and assures them that He will always be… Read more

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they shall never perish; and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.”                                   John 10: 27-28 (NAS) Sheep cannot take care of themselves – without a shepherd, they would die. But they have the… Read more