Previously………., The word of God does not condemn us but rather it hits hard on our sins. Jesus can only be a friend of the sinner only if the sinner is willing and ready to surrender and forsake his or her sins. On the other hand, the wise guy is proven wise by his sensible deeds. The wisdom to…
“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force” Mathew 11:12 This verse of the bible seems difficult to comprehend but the Holy Spirit is the great interpreter. It tells us that the Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence. At first sight, it seems like certain…
Living like Christ As a people who confess faith in the Son of God, Christians are to live their lives in such a way that will demonstrate to the world the immense power and grace available in Christ Jesus. On the day we confessed Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we were marked (invisibly) by the cross and separated…
After Christ’s death and resurrection, He exalted mankind and transformed it into divinity. He brought the man with whom God seeks a union back to God via death and resurrection to join God and man as one. Today, Jesus Christ is the life-giving Spirit who comes from the Spirit of God, that is, from God’s nature and essence. Romans…
So, how do we dedicate our lives to God and establish a closer relationship with Him? 1. Spend time with Him through praying and reading the Bible: Start by praying and reading God’s word regularly to create a personal relationship with him. We become closer to God when we devote our time to prayer and reading God’s word. 2. Talk to God…
In layman’s terms, intimacy is defined as a deep bond of friendship or acquaintance. Everyone yearns for unconditional love and acceptance. We all wish to be cared for and loved for who we are. We long for connections in which we don’t have to hide who we are or what we’re feeling for fear of being judged as less…
The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me. – John 10:27 AMP Knowing God is a theme that runs concurrently through the Bible; unfortunately most Christians only stop at having a relationship with God and never press on to the place of knowing Him on a deeper…
ABRAHAM’S INTERCESSION When God was about to demolish Sodom and Gomorrah, He promised that He would not hide what He was about to do from Abraham, His faithful servant. Abraham stood before the Lord with an assurance that the Lord will not treat him unfairly. Abraham approached God with faith and supplicated for the righteous in the cities most…
WHEN TO FAST The devil is always on the lookout for a chance to undermine the trust of good people. He has incited individuals to fast in an obsessive and prolonged manner, putting their health in jeopardy. That type of fasting is contrary to God’s will. Some people attempt to fast while their bodies are already weak from a…
HYPOCRITICAL FASTING The Pharisees utilized fasting as an outward display of piety. It is always in the habit of the Pharisees to be noticed whenever they are fasting. Their daily lives were inconsistent with their religious beliefs. They were spiritually barren and full of all kinds of wickedness and depravity, paying little attention to their spiritual wellbeing. Nonetheless, they…