According to Paul, hope relates to that which is yet to come, not what one already has. (note Romans 8:24-25) Can we understand how that is so? However, our hope in Christ is based on the foundation of truth declared from Scripture (Romans 15:4) as even noted from Isaiah relative to the Messiah prophesied to come in the … [Read more...] about KINGDOM AND LIFE ESSENCE!
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LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
Though page after page can be written to provide a biographical view of the life of individuals, sometimes those biographies have been summed up quite beautifully in just a few words. Such expressions usually refer to the character displayed or impact their life has had on those among whom they lived. Those words may also mark … [Read more...] about LIFE’S MASTER MODEL! (Part 1 of 8)
GENUINE FAITH! (Part 2 of 3)
We noted yesterday how someone has defined genuine faith as being “assuring, insuring, and enduring.” Is that what our faith has come to mean to us? Considering the second of these three today, are we experiencing the insurance of … [Read more...] about GENUINE FAITH! (Part 2 of 3)
SO SOW!
Living a “so-so” life is not very exciting. However, living with purpose that glorifies God should be acknowledged as an honor and a privilege. To surrender to being used by God for His Divine purposes -- being engaged in the works created in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10) -- should provide a real boost to our self-esteem … [Read more...] about SO SOW!
RESISTANCE AND SUBMISSION!
When it comes to resisting and submitting, some people get it backwards. What I mean is, their life is not properly arranged and so they end up resisting what they should submit to and submitting to what they should resist. When Stephen was being opposed as he proclaimed salvation in Christ, he declared. . … [Read more...] about RESISTANCE AND SUBMISSION!
