“Then God said, ‘Let there be light; and there was light.’” Genesis 1:3 There was no man present who heard God speak His first command in Scripture, which was before the creation of the world. That which we know, and are assured of, is that God actually spoke, with literal words, but words which not…
“When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; and my prayer went up to You, into Your holy temple.” Jonah 2:7 If ever there was someone in a dire circumstance, with almost no hope to be delivered from it, it was Jonah. A captive in the belly of a fish, he was a…
“For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!” 1 Corinthians 9:16 When Saul of Tarsus was called by God, being converted on the road to Damascus, it was in view of him becoming an…
“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Timothy 1:17 In the book of Proverbs in the Bible, Solomon wrote down many wise, and profound truths. One of those truths has to do with a “vision,” or revelation, that work of…
“To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Colossians 1:27 It was David, who approximately three thousand years ago, penned these words: “O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance, and my cup;…
“Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.” Genesis 2:3 When we consider God’s order of things, whether it be from the creation to the order that is to be seen and known in Christ’s body, the church, we…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians4:6 True prayer and real peace are the provisions and gifts of God, to meet the very present needs of believers in Christ, but also, those needs of those who are around them. In…
“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.” Exodus 20:7 In the book of Revelation, there comes a moment in the midst of judgment upon the earth, when we see an angel flying in the midst…
“For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.” Luke 1:44 The gospel of Christ is one of joy, a joy of the Eternal Father, communicated by the Eternal Spirit, and filling the Eternal Son. It is a joy that God desires…
“…For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests unto our God…” Revelation 5:9,11 The calling of God is not just for the time in which we live, but carries with it eternal ramifications,…