“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…
“For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.” Galatians 1:12 Dear Ones: There is that of heaven and that of earth. There is that of God and that of man. The difference between the two is like the night being different from the day,…
“…the prince of this world comes, and has nothing in Me.” John 14:30 Dear Ones: In the field of engineering, one studies and prepares to solve problems of physics and chemistry, with regard to building and making physical things function. The basis for this lies in the foundation of math, laws of physics, and their…
“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 Dear Ones: In Jesus’ model prayer in Matthew 6, He uses the phrases: “…Our Father who IS in Heaven…,” and “…Thy will be done in earth, as it…
“…I pray for them also which shall believe on Me through their word; that they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and in Thee…” John 17:20,21 Dear Ones: In the history of the evangelical movement, there has been what is described as “deeper life” teaching. Why was this so? It was…
“And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.” 1 Corinthians 2:3 Dear Ones: In the book of Isaiah, he addresses man’s approach to God, and God’s acceptance of that man: “…but to this man I will look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and…
“And she said, ‘The glory is departed from Israel: for the ark of God is taken.’” 1 Samuel 4:22 Dear Ones: God is ALWAYS previous, and always provides in His mercy and grace, for those who are His. He even provides for those who are not His, for “He sends rain on the just and…
“Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast: for it is the number of man: His number is 666.” Revelation 13:18 Dear Ones: The existence, purpose, and meaning of man, from heaven’s standpoint (I take great liberties here, as that which is of heaven is so very vast as…
“‘This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me,’ says the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 Dear Ones: The word “heritage” generally applies to property, or an allotted portion, that is received in an inheritance. The word inheritance applies to the entirety of that which is freely given by law,…
“Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?” Haggai 1:4 Dear Ones: The story is told in John’s gospel where Jesus, being wearied from his journey, was sitting by Jacob’s well. He asked a Samaritan woman, who came to draw water, for a drink. …