I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. This powerful, biblical statement of confession of faith is the opening of the Apostles' Creed. That creed is a summary of the gospel which must be believed. It...
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We are Nothing, but Christ is Everything
1Co 1:30-31 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, (31) so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” In...
Continue ReadingWe are Nothing, but Christ is EverythingThe Lord Permits Satan to Touch Us – And Satan Loses Every Time
2Co 1:3-6 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, (4) who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who...
Continue ReadingThe Lord Permits Satan to Touch Us – And Satan Loses Every TimeFaith is our Victory
Rev 12:11 And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. It is one thing to say that we believe the gospel, that...
Continue ReadingFaith is our VictoryIf you are in Christ – God is not mad at you
1Jn 4:16-18 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. (17) By this is love perfected...
Continue ReadingIf you are in Christ – God is not mad at youThis Matter of Faith
Heb 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. We are saved by faith in Christ. We are...
Continue ReadingThis Matter of FaithBe Careful – Watch, Pray, Do not be Careless
1Pe 4:17-18 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (18) And “If the...
Continue ReadingBe Careful – Watch, Pray, Do not be CarelessEven the Apostle Paul Despaired
2Co 1:8-10 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. (9) Indeed, we felt that we...
Continue ReadingEven the Apostle Paul DespairedMy Righteousness is in Heaven – Not in Me
John Bunyan, author of the Pilgrim's Progress, struggled for years with terrible guilt that he had committed the unpardonable sin. The enemy would, over and over, throw this scripture into his mind: Heb 12:15-17 See to it that no one...
Continue ReadingMy Righteousness is in Heaven – Not in MeChrist will Lead You – If You Follow Him
Pro 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. (6) In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. (7) Be not wise in your own eyes;...
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