2 Corinthians 5:17 – Therefore, If anyone be in Christ, they are a new creature; old things have passed away, all things have become new. THEME OF THE DAY: FAILURE DOES NOT DEFINE US. One of my favorite Puritan pastors is Thomas Goodwin. He was so full of Christ and his writings reveal such. He was a pastor/theologian which every pastor should…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
Finishing with the dissection of the preface, Pastor Jim moves into the first of the petitions, “Hallowed be Your name”. He explains why we first petition God for God, rather then ourselves and talks about what it meas to “hallow” our Lord and his name.
1 John 4:7 – Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHIEF CHARACTERISTIC IN A CHILD OF GOD. All Christians long for assurance they are true Christians and children of God. Rightly so for assurance is the privilege of every true child…
1 John 4:4 – Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. THEME OF THE DAY: WE ARE OVERCOMERS. We live in a dangerous world. It is filled with all kinds of evil, fears, and uncertainties which create tremendous anxieties and stress in the lives…
1 John 3:24 – Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. THEME OF THE DAY: RECOGNIZING THE HOLY SPIRIT’S WORK. God gives us many gifts in life. And when it comes to the Christian life, He has given us the…
John 11:35 – Jesus wept. THEME OF THE DAY: OH HOW HE LOVES US. The shortest verse in the entire Bible is today’s scripture, but its length does not determine its depth of meaning and application. Within the simple two words, “Jesus wept” lies a revelation of His love toward humanity which knows no end and ensures boundless comfort in all life’s…