"But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope." 1 Thessalonians 4:13 (KJV) Paul is now addressing the question - "What about loved ones who have died before the catching away?" "I would not have you to be …
Tag: Grace
The Unchanging One
"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (KJV) In a world that is constantly changing in politics, personal, families, the work place, the play place, medicine, law, and life overall. I find it peaceful, and encouraging to know that the One who created all …
The One Pierced
And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then they will look on Me whom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn." Zechariah 12:10 …
GOD Who Pardons Iniquity
"Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy. He will again have compassion on us, and will subdue our iniquities. You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea. …
Doing GOD’S Word
"And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought …
The Consolation of the Poor
"The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever. Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in Thy sight. Put them in fear, O LORD: that the …
Why Do You Perish?
"Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?" Ezekiel 18:23 (KJV)
The Maker of All Things
"The Portion of Jacob is not like them; for He is the Former of all things: and Israel is the rod of His inheritance: the LORD of hosts is His name." Jeremiah 51:19 (KJV)
Never Ending Covenant of Grace
"Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying, “Have you not considered what these people have spoken, saying, ‘The two families which the LORD has chosen, He has also cast them off’? Thus they have despised My people, as if they should no more be a nation before them. “Thus says the LORD: …
Study of Ephesians 2:8-10
Ephesians 2:8-10 PURPOSE: To recognize who we are it will do us good to realaize how we got to who we are, and that we can by no means be independent of God, or separate from good works, but God has prepared the good works "That we should walk in them." INTRODUCTION: (John 12:12-19) Jesus …
The Diligent Worker
"And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz. And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto …
Study of Ephesians 2:1-7
Ephesians 2:1-7 PURPOSE: To understand who we were before salvation; our position with God, then and now, and His greatness of grace that made us who we are in Him. INTRODUCTION: In this lesson we are going to look at death. In particular there are three deaths that are the "wages of sin" (Romans 6:23). …
Study of Ephesians 1:6-14
Ephesians 1:6-14 Three times in verses 6 – 14 we find the phrase, “to the praise of his glory…” and dealing especially with His grace. First is it is written, “To the praise of the glory of his grace…” (v. 6), then we find; “…we should be to the praise of his glory…” (v. 12); …
Study of Ephesians 1:1-5
Riches of Christ Jesus Ephesians 1:1-5 Purpose of this study: 1. To discover the greatness of being in Christ; 2. To know the richness of His blessings; 3. To know and understand our purpose in Christ; 4. To better understand our calling. The book of Ephesians was written by Paul the apostle while he was …
A Study in Galations 1:10-12
The Gospel; Not After Man - Galations 1:10-12 The gospel of Jesus Christ is like no other message. The word "Gospel" itself maintains that it is a message of good news. It also tells us with great assurance, and the power of God that it is the only means by which we can be saved; …
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