THE “TAKE DOWN” The “take down” connected to our wrestling in prayer might be expressed this way: “Lord, I seize the moment for you. I will take hold of today to serve and to glorify you. Rather than the flesh controlling I will allow your … [Read more...] about ON THE MAT! (Part 4 of 6)
Morality
THANKFUL GATHERING!
Gatherings take place for various purposes. There are gatherings for events, gatherings for meals, gatherings for meetings, gatherings for service projects, gatherings for worship, etc. Gatherings can be big or small, ranging from outdoor assemblies to in-home get-togethers. When there are gatherings, sometimes people look forward to enjoying food as part of the … [Read more...] about THANKFUL GATHERING!
MY BODY! (Part 3 of 3)
Again, how we view our body will determine how we will live. We have noted how as “jars of clay” our body can still be put to honorable and righteous use, and that though it is suitable for the temporariness of life in this realm, there is something more glorious yet to come. We are to presently live with a … [Read more...] about MY BODY! (Part 3 of 3)
Translations: RSV
The Revised Standard Version was a translation in 1952 by some 15 men that were rather liberal in their viewpoints. Some things that could be translated in different ways were generally translated according to his own beliefs. In Romans 11:20, it reads, “…you stand only through faith.” The word “only” is not in the Greek and should not be in any translation; it is an indication … [Read more...] about Translations: RSV
CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 2 of 3)
Tape marked “Danger! Do Not Enter” is sometimes strung across or around an area that should not be entered. Nevertheless, there are some who think they can do so safely and end up falling, injuring themselves, or even losing their life. Understanding where the line is drawn and for what purpose is important to … [Read more...] about CROSSING THE LINE! (Part 2 of 3)
