2 Peter 1:5-11 demands diligent growth. True faith adds virtue, knowledge, self-control, endurance, devotion, affection, and love.
Christians, What Sort of Persons Ought You to Be? (2 Peter 1:5-11)
CHRISTIANS How Should We Walk With God?
If we draw close to God in our worship, as well as our commitment to him, he, in turn, will draw close to us. Many, who shy away from putting the effort into buying out the time to get to know God better, ...
CARNAL OR SPIRITUAL? “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” — Luke 22:62
The Hebrew language of Genesis 6:5 and 8:21 basically means that all humans are mentally bent toward evil. the Apostle Paul clearly shows that our natural desire is to do bad, not good. Jeremiah 17:9 says that our hearts are treacherous and we cannot know them. What can we do?
THE PRIVILEGE OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD
Luke 15:31 Updated American Standard Version (UASV) 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.' The words of the text are familiar to us all. The elder son had complained and said, that though his father had made a feast, and had killed the fatted... Continue Reading →
How Can We Have Daily Fellowship With the Son, Jesus Christ our Lord?
“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” — 1 Corinthians 1:9 Fellowship with God. Fellowship: Or “a sharing.” Paul used the Greek word koinonia numerous times in his letters. (1 Cor. 10:16; 2 Cor 6:14; 13:14) “Koinonia was Paul’s favorite word to describe a believer’s relationship... Continue Reading →
Imitate Enoch: Walk With God Even in Times of Difficulty
Enoch walked with God in a corrupt world, showing us how to live faithfully, courageously, and obediently in times of profound spiritual difficulty.
The Open Confession of Christ
Having begun the Christian life right by taking the proper attitude towards Christ in a private transaction between Himself and yourself, the next step is an open confession of the relationship that now exists between yourself and Jesus Christ. Jesus says in Matt. 10:32, “Whosoever therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess... Continue Reading →
Beginning the Christian Life Right
To receive Jesus Christ means to take Him as God's gift, becoming a child of God. He is offered as our sin-bearer, deliverer from the power of sin, and our Lord and King. Accepting Him involves trusting in His atoning work, believing in His resurrection, and surrendering our lives to His authority.
