Tag: Jesus
Second Chances
“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” Hebrews 7:25 Stephen was one of the seven men chosen who stood out in his service to God (see Acts 6:8). Christians have learned […]
Read MoreWhat will He Find?
“I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 Jesus told a parable about a woman who persistently cried to a judge day and night to “Avenge me of mine adversary” (see Luke 18:1-5). […]
Read MoreBlessed is he that Readeth
“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.” Revelation 1:3 The book of Revelation often has a bad connotation attached to it. Many are afraid to read it because they […]
Read MorePrecious Promises
“Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” 2 Peter 1:4 As Peter began this second letter, read how he introduced himself. “Simon Peter, a servant […]
Read MoreWho is He?
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 It is Christmas time again. Time for decorations, gifts, […]
Read MoreFaith, More Precious than Gold
“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:” 1 Peter 1:7 Peter was one of the most well known of Jesus’ twelve […]
Read MoreA Warning from a Watchman
“Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.”Ezekiel 3:17 God called Ezekiel to be a watchman. “Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore […]
Read MoreThrough Faith Understand
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). This verse has appeared in prominent places on many plaques or posters. However, have you ever considered what these words actually mean? To what faith is this verse referring? Faith is the substance […]
Read MoreHardened Through Deceitfulness
Before Jesus went to the cross, he left some encouraging words for his followers. He promised that he would send the Comforter (also called the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost) to them. Read the following to understand the job of the Comforter (Holy Spirit). “7. Nevertheless I tell you the […]
Read MoreMaintain Good Works
Paul won Titus to the Lord. Titus went with Paul on a missionary journey, and he left Titus in Crete to help organize the churches on that island. Paul wrote a letter to help Titus. Paul described the kind of behavior expected of Christians. He encouraged them to remember the […]
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