Is feeling guilty a good thing? Our conscience is like a thermostat for how we are measuring up to a standard of right and wrong. If our conscience is determined by God’s word it can properly commend or rebuke us and our behavior. Note Romans 2:15: “…who show the work of the law written in … Read more
“Lord, what do You want me to do?” So often in my prayers I am asking the Lord about things I want Him to do for me. It is my intention to be a faithful disciple, to follow Him obediently. But still, I tell God what I want Him to do. Of course, prayers … Read more
What I am capable of when I become a new man in Christ? Colossians 3 teaches people to seek things that are above and not the things that are on the earth. We need to put off anger, wrath, malice, and blasphemy. Putting on the new man means putting on tender mercies, kindness, humility, … Read more
Do Your Part First … God Will Do His! We go to the Lord with a list and a longing for all the things He should do for us – even those of us who are focused on things spiritual. However, James wrote, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your … Read more
Bible Study is About Change. The word repent, in various forms, is found at least 59 times in the New Testament. Before Jesus even began His work, John the Baptizer preached: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand … bear fruit worthy of repentance” (Matthew 3:2, 9). To study the Bible seriously without any intention … Read more
What does Jesus mean by “Blessed are the poor in spirit?” Jesus was preaching to his disciples on the mountain in Matthew 5. In verse three he said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit…” Jesus is saying that the poor in spirit are fortunate, in a place of well-being. It is to our advantage to be poor … Read more
