For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. Luke 8:17 One of Satan’s subtle deceptions is that you can do things in secret that will never be revealed. This is simply not so. The Bible stresses that everything done in darkness will […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Godliness and Persecution
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12 Living a godly life will not insulate you from hardship. Paul said that the more blameless your life, the more likely you will be persecuted. According to Paul, “evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse” (2 […]
Christocentric Preaching
Good sermon by Dr. Julius Kim
Oswald Chambers Devotional: Our limitation is an invitation to the Holy Spirit
“When it pleased God . . to reveal His Son in me.” Galatians 1:15, 16 If Jesus Christ is to regenerate me, what is the problem He is up against? I have a heredity I had no say in; I am not holy, nor likely to be; and if all Jesus Christ can do is […]
Henry Blackaby Devotional: Discouragement
And he said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.” (1 Kings 19:14) Kingdom work can be challenging! You can […]
Vision of the Church: Gospel Leads to Fruit (expanded)
When the Gospel is preached and there is true conversion, your life changes (fruit of the Spirit). Gal 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Paul – why does he use fruit? Why not say, traits? He’s using an analogy of botanical […]