Yesterday’s post was about “Sin in the Church”. Looking in First Corinthians at the Corinthian church was not much different than looking into the world; maybe even worse. The apostle Paul confronted a situation which grieved his heart. These were his spiritual children, and they were in the midst of tolerating the evil in their …
Category: Forgiveness
Now My Eye Sees You
"Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 'I know that Thou canst do every thing, and no thought can be withholden from Thee.' 'Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge?' Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech Thee, and I will …
Actions and Reactions of Saints, Sinners, and The Savior
"When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, and said, 'Behold, I see the heavens opened, and …
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I Have Heard Your Prayer
"Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected. And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, 'I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen …
Such Were Some of You – 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
"Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, …
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Unrighteousness or Righteousness? – Romans 6:12-23
"Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God. For sin shall not have dominion …
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The Fig Tree and Forgiving
In the Gospel of Mark chapter 11 and verses 12 - 14 Jesus has sought fruit on a fig tree for His breakfast; and He found no fruit. He curses the fig tree, and they soon discover it has withered and died. When we come to the discovery of the cursed fig tree a few …
The God-Man Among the People
In a time not so long ago when compared to eternity, in a land not so far away there was and is GOD. He desires to be among His people, and He sent His Son, born of a virgin, to live and to die for the sins of humanity. His name? You know it. It …
Evil to Good
And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. …
Transgression and Forgiveness
"Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile." Psalm 32:1-2 (KJV)
Aristarchus, Mark and Company
"Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me." …
What the LORD Abhors
"For You are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness, Nor shall evil dwell with You. The boastful shall not stand in Your sight; You hate all workers of iniquity. You shall destroy those who speak falsehood; The LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man." Psalm 5:4-6 (NKJV)
Are You Ready for the Coming of the King?
Just a reminder to any who may notice this in the Jenkins, Missouri area. We are having a Prophecy Revival at Shiloah Baptist Church June 12 - 15, 2016. Evangelist Don Walton will be preaching, there will be special music. All are welcome. We want one and all to be ready when Jesus comes for …
Romans 5:1-11 What Happens When People Get Right With God
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PEOPLE GET RIGHT WITH GOD Romans 5:1-11 OUTLINE – I. THEY HAVE PEACE WITH GOD (v. 1). II. THEY HAVE ACCESS TO GOD (v. 2a). III. THEY HAVE A GLORIOUS HOPE (v. 2b). IV. THEY HAVE A DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN CHARACTER (vv. 3-4). V. THEY HAVE GOD’S LOVE WITHIN (vv. 5-8). VI. THEY …
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Saints; With a Past
"Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but …
