The term, “fallen from grace” has become a religious cliché. The Apostle Paul uses this phrase in talking to the Christians of the Galatian churches in the book of Galatians, 5:4. But do we know what it really means? “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; …
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How does God love you?
Most Christians would say God loves them; but for many, what that means to them, doesn’t always line up with scripture. To understand the love of God, you must first understand God’s nature, character and then His will toward humanity. So let’s first look at the nature and character of God, and then His eternal …
Staying Strong in the Lord
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Have you ever gotten up in the morning determined to stand in faith for something? Maybe for a physical healing, or a determined attitude about your work day or even your commitment to be spiritually minded and not …
Expectation: The key to receiving
What are you expecting? If you’re expecting nothing, THAT is what you will get. Why? Expectation=Faith No expectation=No faith Some think it is inappropriate to expect something from God. Even sacrilegious. So let’s look at what faith is to help us understand biblical expectation. What is faith? The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 “Now …
Experiencing the fullness of God
So often Christians talk about being ‘full’ of God. What does it mean? “…to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” Ephesians 3:19 For years I wondered what exactly it meant to be full of God; and how does it happen? I was already …
Are you Full of God?
Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” First, let’s look at the beginning of this verse: “Let the Word of God dwell in you richly” This word …
Should we be relating to God differently than the early church did?
Should we be relating to God differently than the early Church did? So much of the Church today thinks that God does things differently now than He did in the beginning of the Church era. Many believe God had a specific agenda by performing the miracles, healings, and power He demonstrated through Jesus, and then …
Seek me with all your heart
It’s a heart matter to God I want to preface this by saying that God IS interested in your actions. All the good intentions in the world will do no good if they are not acted upon. But God wants those actions to flow freely out of your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me …
Jesus – The ONLY mediator between God and man
Jesus didn’t only save us from eternal punishment; He is our Savior and our Lord! Every good thing God has given to us by grace comes through Him. Jesus is the ONLY mediator between us and God. ( 1 Tim. 2:5-6) We have access into this grace (God’s unmerited favor) by faith in what Jesus …
Relationship vs Religion
I’d like to share some scripture verses that I believe have been misunderstood and misinterpreted by religion and leads many to come to the wrong conclusion about God’s sovereignty and how we are to relate to Him. James 4:6-7 “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the …