Paul did not always see Jesus as someone worthy to be known. Paul came from a background filled with honorary heritage. He followed the law and trusted in his own righteousness. Also, he had great accomplishments under his belt at a young age (Galatians 1:14, Philippians 3:7-9). So he knew and understood who Jesus claimed to be. He considered Jesus claims to be heresy. This caused him to hunt and kill believers (Acts 9:1-2).
Why did Jesus come to earth? He came to be the propitiation for our sins and the sins of the world (1 John 2:2). Through His death on the cross He made the way for people to be right with God (John 14:6).
God continues to tell us to take sin seriously and do not sin. But we know we still sin. So, Chapter 2 of 1 John gives us the solution to our sin problem. The chapter begins with who Jesus is, our Advocate…
News today involves spreading lies and keeping people in a certain state of mind. One of the ways they do this is by changing the way scripture is written. Isaiah 5:20 KJV Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for …
Will our lives go back to normal? There is so much chaos and confusion. Do those who seem to have the answers really have the answers? Who do you trust? Does God Have a Plan? Yes, God does have a plan. God laid out His plan in His word thousands of years ago. Many prophecies …
Pastor Sherwood was arrested not for refusing to come down from the steps but, according to the police, on the grounds of section 5 of the Public Order Act, namely that he had been causing alarm and distress. All through the book of Acts the apostles, including Paul, were persecuted. Opposition to the gospel followed …
What Does it Mean to be a True Believer in the Eyes of God? True believers walk in the light as God is in the light. We know we are walking in the light because we have fellowship with God and other believers. As well as the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses all …
H.R.5 – Equality Act 116th Congress (2019-2020) bill was passed. This carries the name “equality,” but it will not promote equality. Instead of equality, this rejects the true living God. Hate toward God-the Father and God-the Son spills over into and onto everything as it increases around the world. Darkness is seen as light. Light …
Imagine you walked with the Provider, the Protector, and the Word for 3 years. Food appeared out of no where, money was found in the mouth of fish, and holy scriptures spoken and explained by Jesus like no one ever had. This was a time of amazing events for the disciples. Jesus provided for …
How did John describe Jesus? John begins by giving us a description of what he and the other apostles witnessed when Jesus walked on this earth. Table Of Contents How did John describe Jesus? Our life should represent the “Word of Life” Meaning of “Word of Life” Walk the “Word of Life” What does it …
The writing on the wall is a phrase found in the book of Daniel, chapter 5. It is a description of the destiny of those who mock God. This is an analogy of how choices were made without God and God’s response to those choices. Even though this is in the Old Testament, this still …
Is the battle over? Psalm 12:1-2,4 NASB Help, Lord, for the godly person has come to an end, For the faithful have disappeared from the sons of mankind. 2 They speak lies to one another; They speak with flattering lips and a double heart. 4 Who have said, “With our tongue we will prevail; Our lips are our own; who is lord …
Why the news about Christians being persecuted? Because the persecution grows everywhere, including in America. The time is coming quickly when persecution will fill the earth. Pastor Andrew Nyanma said, “We had been talking on several occasions but he was so argumentative when we touched on matters related to faith. He was a brilliant Muslim …
India is not alone in passing laws to make spreading the good news of Christ unlawful. NEW DELHI (Morning Star News) – A Korean Christian and three nationals of India are in jail in Uttar Pradesh state, accused of fraudulent conversion attempts while distributing food and other aid to people in need due to COVID-19 …
Fear, confusion, loss, and anger have driven many to despair. What do we need to know? We need to know the LORD will be merciful and kind. He loves us with a deep and rich love. The love of our heavenly Father remains with us always. God does not withdraw His love even during times …
Believers have been a nuisance to the world from the very beginning. Stephen was the first person martyred for his faith in the Son of God. (Acts 6-7). And the harassment and killing of believers has not stopped since then. This raises the question, why? Well, Jesus makes it plain those who truly accept Him …
Updated: 11-1-2022 Jesus was not a figment of the apostle’s imagination. He was not a human being who became God sometime during his time here on earth. This letter (epistle) was written for us to know, Jesus was God in flesh. In the apostles, everyday experiences with Jesus, such as, seeing, touching, and hearing what …
Does it seem as if God is hiding in the midst of all the evil taking place. So much is occurring each day, we cannot even keep count. We are seeing the pride of the wicked boasting about their plans to kill the innocent, steal freedoms, and destroy through violence. People are tired, at a loss, and afraid. The heaviness of the oppression can be felt in the air. We feel helpless and hopeless. It’s like …
What is the Bible Belt Question: “What is the Bible Belt?” Answer: The Bible Belt is an informal expression used to refer to a region in the Southeastern and South-Central United States. This area is known as more theologically evangelical and socially conservative than the rest of the United States. States comprising the Bible Belt …