“Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” John 21:15 In the book of the Revelation, in addressing the seven churches in Asia Minor, the Lord concludes his messages by speaking to the church at Laodicea. In His letter to this church He first reveals to her who He is, “…the Amen,…
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is the rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 An indication of what is the greatest sin is seen in its antithesis, or that which is opposite. In the book…
“I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law. For it is not a vain thing for you: because it is your life.” Deuteronomy 32:46,47 After the baptism of Jesus, when the Spirit of God came upon Him in a most demonstrative…
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.” Ephesians 6:18 In Paul’s conclusion in his letter to the believers in Ephesus, he writes the following concerning standing: “Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to…
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, ‘Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15,16 In the gospel of Matthew, we find the Lord Jesus teaching His disciples, “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which is in…
“But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, ‘Be ye holy; for I am holy.’” 1 Peter 1:15,16 Throughout Scripture, God speaks to mankind concerning the difference between that which is holy and that which is not. Why? Fundamentally, it is…
“And it came to pass by the way in the inn, that the Lord met him, and sought to kill him.” Exodus 4:24 It was many years after the call of Moses to deliver the people of Israel, that the Lord made David king of Israel. There came a time when David, with all the…
“… for He hath said, ‘I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,’ so that we may boldly say, ‘The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.’” Hebrews 13:5,6 One of the great truths of Scripture which is part of that great foundation upon which the salvation…
“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into eternal life.” John 4:14 It was a French Pastor, Theodore Monod, who long ago wrote the following: “All in Christ, By the…
“But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 11:42 In the Gospel of Luke there is a story of a man who is called “the rich young ruler.” He is an intelligent man, well versed in Scripture, and very desirous to live…