The Importance of Your Local Church

The Importance of Your Local Church

Walking in love toward your brothers and sisters in Christ is not just based on external actions, but internal attitudes as well.  This takes place, first, in the local church. Romans 14:10 (NKJV)But why do you judge your brother?  Or why do you show contempt for your...
The Secret to Abundant Living

The Secret to Abundant Living

The secret every human being is looking for is found in the New Testament book of Colossians.Colossians 1:27 (NLT)For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too.  And this is the secret: Christ lives in you.  This gives you...
Immanuel – God is with you!

Immanuel – God is with you!

The first fulfillment of prophecy in the New Testament about the birth of Jesus is found in Matthew 1:23. Matthew 1:23 (NKJV) “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” This is...
Two Aspects to Righteousness

Two Aspects to Righteousness

There are two aspects to righteousness – internal and external.  Internal righteousness equates to receiving a new righteous nature when you are born again.  External righteousness equates to living a godly life.2 Corinthians 5:21 (NKJV) For He made Him who knew no...
The Two Philosophies

The Two Philosophies

There are two philosophies whereby people govern their lives – the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world.  Which one do you live by?Galatians 6:15 (NKJV) For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but a new creation. Galatians...