1.* “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” *2* “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not…
How can someone cut away from where they belong? What can we say of evidence of genuine faith in God if not continued perseverance? Here it is: “These people left our churches, but they never really belonged with us; otherwise they would have stayed with us. When they left, it proved that they did not belong with us.” (1 John 2:19, NLT). Yes, evidence of genuine faith is perpetual perseverance. Can a person be saved and then turn away from…
You may have reasons to love someone, but the love of others is not about someone you have reasons to love but someone you have reasons not to love! A genuine Christian cannot help but love others (1 John 2:9; 3:14). Yes, because the love of others is an attitude of God in a believer of true faith. You must love others because you are an indwelt by God, and therefore, love is a fruit of the Holy Spirit you…
1.* “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” *2* “Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” *3* “Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of…
What makes a kingdom is both influences via the visible and invisible! Whether you see it working or not, a kingdom remains a domain that always makes an impact. People of a kingdom are people of power; by their presence in another place, they bring the power of their empire to play where they are! The kingdom dynamic regarding the will of God is all about the works and power of God reigning where believers in God are. I mean,…
Have you not heard that prayer is an acknowledgement that God makes the impossible possible? Yes, when you pray is about keeping that passage free of fear and failure, acknowledging that it could happen in a supernatural way. With prayer, you realise that even though what you are praying for may seem totally out of place, I mean, you are praying for an impossible. Yes, to you, they may seem impossible; with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26). When…
*1.* “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” *2* “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” *3* “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”…
Yes, religion is man doing something of himself to bind himself back to God. With religion, it is a matter of doing it yourself, in yourself, by yourself to see God; this is why religion can never save. Only Jesus can save! The Cross in the Old Testament pointed to look on the serpent on the pole and live. Yes, it is the same as trusting Christ’s death on the Cross. “And the LORD said unto Moses, Make thee a…
The picture Jesus left with the world, the cross, the most widely recognised picture in the Christian religion, is evidence that God often thinks about our affliction and torment. He passed on from it. The cross, the most common image in the Christian religion, proves that God cares about our suffering and pain. He died of it. Today the picture is coated with gold and worn around the necks of all who believe, a symbol of how far we can…
*1.* “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” *2* “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know…