Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. Matt 4:1
To reach your fullest potential for God is going to involve listening to Him and being led by the Holy Spirit. Continue reading
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Law of Moses 106 – A Christian Perspective
So here is the question one of my youth asked, “Do we still have to follow the Law of Moses?”
That is an excellent question and a sensitive one.
I have Christian friends that I respect that follow Torah, which, for all practical purposes, is the Law of Moses. Torah actually means Law and often refers to the first five books of the Bible, all written by Moses. Continue reading
Law of Moses 105 – A Christian Perspective
The Law of Moses is a guide to sin. That does not mean it gives you instruction on how to sin but tells you what sin is.
I remind you of the words of Paul, “It was the law that showed me my sin.” Rom 7:7 Continue reading
Law of Moses 103 – A Christian Perspective
The Law of Moses had many restrictions that aided in the health of the society as a whole. The food restrictions were in place to protect people from disease bearing animals, E-coli, salmonella, and botulism.
Then there were diseases that could spread from person to person and infect the entire Hebrew civilization. Continue reading
Judge yourself!
I had someone ask me about judgment. Are you judged even if you are saved? I believe you are but there are restrictions.
It is written, if we would judge ourselves, we would not be judged. 1 Cor 11:31 Continue reading
How long?
How much time elapsed between you hearing the Gospel and believing the Gospel?
In other words, how long did it take you to accept Jesus as Savior from the first time you heard the Message? Continue reading
What does it mean to “take up your cross”?
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. Luke 9:23-24 Continue reading
Scripture for today.
I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he appears to set up his Kingdom: Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching. Continue reading
Grace is a gift not a reward!
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Eph 2:8-9
One of the harder subjects to understand in the Bible is grace. I believe part of the reason lies in the curse in Genesis Continue reading
Salvation is…
Salvation is easy!
Jesus has done all the hard work when He gave Himself for you on the cross. Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 