“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Philippians 1:23 Dear Ones: We are apt to think that because Paul was one of the Apostles, and had seen the Lord in some measure, that his experience of truly living is a particular one. In one sense it is, as God desired…
“God…has in these last days spoken unto us by His Son.” Hebrews 1:2 Dear Ones: Perhaps the greatest statement that has ever been made is this: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son…” (Jn. 3:16) With regard to the entirety of recorded history, how can we make such a…
“Now a certain man drew a bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor.” 1 Kings 22:34 Dear Ones: One of the ways that God has put before us to enable us to grasp something of His sovereignty in history, is to declare an event years before its…
“…Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you.” 1 Peter 1:20 Dear Ones: Throughout the relatively short life of John the Baptist, we note that he had an amazing amount of spiritual discernment. This was certainly due to the fact that he was a…
“…he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified and fit for the Master’s use.” 2 Timothy 2:21 Dear Ones: In the Old Testament, there are at least two stories which concern vessels which contain oil, specifically oil that one would use to make food. The first one has to do with Elijah and a widow…
“…our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world.” Galatians 1:4 Dear Ones: In the letter of Paul to the Galatians, he uses some very strong language concerning the preaching of “another gospel,” different from the true one. (Gal. 1:9) John, in the book…
“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” Colossians 3:2 Dear Ones: It was Watchman Nee who wrote that the Christian life begins with SITTING down, not running or walking. What did he mean by this? In sitting, it is as…
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 Dear Ones: It is one thing to be blessed in heaven in Christ. It is quite another to know the blessedness of Christ in our hearts on this earth. …
“How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the Lord God of your fathers has given you?” Joshua 18:3 Dear Ones: Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, spoke of Israel’s errors, as being an example of that which we are not to do, or pursue. All through Scripture we…
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.” Ephesians 6:10 Dear Ones: The entirety of the Christian experience of victory has its roots in the matter of strength and power. What was the promise associated with Pentecost that was so essential for the disciples to understand if they…