At this evening's Christmas Eve service (we will livestream it at 7PM PST), we will be reminded of the Apostle John's account to the Christmas story: Joh 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God,...
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The Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New Creation
1 Peter 1:13-16, “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (14) As obedient children, do not be conformed to...
Continue ReadingThe Christian’s Real and Certain Hope: The New CreationWhat Did Jesus Mean – “I go to Prepare a Place for You”?
John 14:1-3 "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place...
Continue ReadingWhat Did Jesus Mean – “I go to Prepare a Place for You”?Consider the End of the Wicked – Their Feet are “set” Upon Slippery Places
If we only look at this present time and fail to consider "the end," then we can easily become bitter when we see the wicked apparently prospering at the expense of their victims. The Psalmist said it: Behold, these are...
Continue ReadingConsider the End of the Wicked – Their Feet are “set” Upon Slippery PlacesLet Me not be Put to Shame
1Pe 2:6-7 For it stands in Scripture: "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame." (7) So the honor is for you who believe,...
Continue ReadingLet Me not be Put to Shame