Psalm 119:41-64 Freedom, Comfort in Afflictions and Companionship

God’s Word –  Freedom, Comfort in Afflictions  and Companionship on the Narrow Road that Leads to Life I will be commenting on these twenty-four verses in a thematic way rather than verse by verse. The theme is the narrow road … Continue reading

Revelation 19: Get Ready, Here Comes the Judge and the Bridegroom!

Dear Friends, The scroll (book of judgment) which Jesus received from His Father (Rev. 5:7-10) at this point has been completed. Chapters 16-20 describe in detail how God’s final judgments come upon Satan, Antichrist, the false prophet and all people … Continue reading

Psalm 119: 25-40 Man’s Insufficiency/Eternal Truths versus Vanity

God’s Word – Man’s Insufficiency and Need for God, Eternal Truths versus Vanity   All the verses in this section are prayers of David focused on God’s Word; a great example for our prayer life. 25. “My soul cleaves to … Continue reading

Psalm 119:1-24 Blessings for Obedience/Cleansing/Direction

God’s Word – Blessings for Obedience, Cleansing and Purity Through Meditation, and Discernment for Direction [“AUTHOR.  We believe that David wrote this Psalm. It is Davidic in tone and expression, and it tallies with David’s experience in many interesting points. … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit (41) Run the Race 6/1/12

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit  (41) Run the Race  6/1/12               “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit – (40) Acts 28, 5_18_12

                                                 Paul – The Free Prisoner of Love   “Christ's love has moved me … His love has … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit – (40) Acts 28

                                           Paul – The Free Prisoner of Love  “Christ’s love has moved me … His love has the first and … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit-(39) Acts 27, 5/11/12

        Paul shows us how to live by faith in the promises of God in the midst of the storms of life In Acts 24-26 we see that Paul, through the over-ruling grace of God, is saved by the Romans … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit (38) Acts 24-26 – 5/4/12

              How to Live as a Citizen of Two Kingdoms – Jesus and Paul are our Examples How sad and ironic that Paul was a better citizen of Rome and Jerusalem than the Roman leaders … Continue reading

The Acts of Christ Through the Apostles By the Power of the Holy Spirit (38) Acts 24-26, 5/4/12

                       How to Live as a Citizen of Two Kingdoms – Jesus and Paul are our Examples How sad and ironic that Paul was a better citizen of Rome and … Continue reading

Mourning or Rejoicing, It Depends on Where Your Treasure Is, Gods Judgment of Babylon, Revelation 18

Dear Friends, Please read Revelation 18. Material from this chapter is parenthetical and goes with chapters 16 and 19. As we come to the end of chapter 17 we see that the Antichrist and his henchmen (the ten kings under … Continue reading

THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (37) – ACTS 23-24

   THE POWER OF A CLEAR CONSCIENCE WHEN SHARING OUR PERSONAL TESTIMONY – LIVING AND SPEAKING THE TRUTH  “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to … Continue reading

REVELATION 17 – THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GREAT HARLOT – ONE WORLD RELIGION

      April 2012 Dear Friends,      God will not allow mankind to come together in true unity apart from Him. “Babel” (See Genesis 10) means confusion and mankind has been and will be confused as they try … Continue reading

Easter Message 4-6-12

                                                                  “What shall I do, then, with Jesus … Continue reading

THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (36) – ACTS 22- 3/30/12

  Lessons from Paul on Sharing our Personal Testimony Especially with a Hostile Person or Group Paul's amazing calmness and presence of mind in the midst of a violent mob seeking to kill him seems to come from his absolute surrender … Continue reading

REVELATION 16 – A LOUD VOICE CAME FROM THE THRONE. IT IS DONE!

March 2012 Dear Friends,      "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." (John 3:36) The first time Jesus came He came as the … Continue reading

THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (35) – ACTS 21:17-40 – 3/23/12

 HUMILITY GLORIFIES GOD AND PROMOTES UNITY – MORE LESSONS ON A SPIRIT-LED LIFE FROM PAUL'S LIFE AND EXAMPLE As we continue to study the historical events of the beginning and rapid growth of the church seen in Acts, we are … Continue reading

THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (34) – ACTS 20-21 – 3/9/12

the courage of conviction comes from knowing god and his call and trusting his power to do it   "And see, now I go bound in the spirit (or Spirit) to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to … Continue reading

THE ACTS OF CHRIST THROUGH THE APOSTLES BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (33) – ACTS 22:14-15 – 3/2/12

 Paul’s joyful witness to the lord jesus christ – doxological evangelism   “Because I longed for eternal life, I went to bed with harlots and drank for nights on end. In the morning, to be sure, my mouth was filled … Continue reading

ACTS 20 – PAULS LABOR OF LOVE FOR THE SAINTS AND OUR CALL TO FOLLOW HIS

  I will continue the lesson from Acts 20 from last week beginning with point 2. I attached a portion of my February newsletter on the book I mentioned last week – TruedFaced, as a preface to the message from … Continue reading