That You May Believe

"but these [signs] are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
John 20:31

So here's the challenge: read the book of John. It is only 21 chapters long. I've gone through it in …

Clean of the Disease

"Then the priest shall look, and if the leprous disease has covered all his body, he shall pronounce him clean of the disease"
Leviticus 13:13

The Old Testament Law had strict guidelines on how to handle those with leprosy, a disease that ravaged peoples bodies to …

To Keep You from Falling

"I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away."
John 16:1

We have been looking recently at the scope of freedom we have, and, in regards to that, how Christ's words are what frees us ("the truth will set you free"). Frees us from what? From …

Slaves of Sin, Freed by Truth (pt. 3)

"We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?"
John 8:33

If you haven't read the past posts, then go and read them: Part 1 and Part 2

This is the passage that connects the passages used in the …

Slaves of Sin, Freed by Truth (pt. 2)

"So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 'If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'"
John 8:31-32

Firstly, if you didn't read yesterday's post, then do it HERE.

Ok. So, yesterday …

Slaves of Sin, Freed by Truth (pt.1)

"Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin.'"
John 8:34

Excuse me? A slave to sin? You sure about that Jesus? I feel pretty free. I feel like I can do whatever I want. I can chose to do that sin, but I could chose …

Displaying God's Work

"Jesus answered, 'It was not that this man sined, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him.'"
John 9:3

Here's the background: Jesus and the disciples were walking around town and saw a man who had been blind since birth; the disciples then …

Free Buffet?

"You are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves."
John 6:25

Jesus had performed the miracle of feeding 5,000 men (this does not include women and/or children) with 5 barley loaves and 2 fish. Quite a feat, wouldn't you …

Saving Words

"...I say these things so that you may be saved."
John 5:34

The reason Jesus speaks. Right there. It can't be said any clearer. Jesus tells us plain and simple, out of his own mouth, why it is he "says these things" to us: in order that we may be saved. Jesus later …

...And we thank Him for our food

"For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer."
1 Timothy 4:4-5

Ever wonder why your parents taught you to pray for your food? Why take 10 seconds to talk …

We Have Heard for Ourselves

"It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world."
John 4:42

Jesus had walked into Sychar, a Samarian town. He went to a well because he was "wearied...from his …

Quick and Slow

"Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger"
James 1:19

This one is for me. It is a daily lesson I must be taught by Father God. It seems that it is one that we all need to be retaught on quite a regular basis. This is because we have a tendency …

A Grand Appearance

"And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will...bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming."
2 Thessalonians 2:8

Here is the remainder of the verse I looked at yesterday. I spoke of how crazy awesome Christ is and how the image we often …

Killer Breath

"And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth..."
2 Thessalonians 2:8

What a Savior we have. It is so sad that Jesus is depicted the way he is. We walk through Wal-Mart and see the sweet, meek, rosy-cheeked …

Why Jesus is Coming Back

"...when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed..."
2 Thessalonians 1:10

Why is Jesus coming back? There are obviously a plethora of different ideas that people could give, and many of them are …

Obtaining Salvation

"For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ."
1 Thessalonians 5:9

What better news is there? The God of the universe has not destined you for his wrath, but, rather, has destined you to obtain the salvation of His …

All His Purpose

"My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose."
Isaiah 46:10

There is no other option. All of the Lord's purpose will be accomplished. He does not have many purposes, or varying options. No, he has one, all-inclusive purpose--to make his name great …

Practice

"Behold, you have instructed many, and you have strengthened the weak hands. Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, and you have made firm the feeble knees. But now it has come to you, and you are impatient; it touches you, and you are dismayed. Is not your fear …

The Lord's Salvation

"Salvation belongs to the Lord!"
Jonah 2:9

Can Scripture be any more blatant? Salvation does not belong to us. It is not ours to use however we would chose. It is the Lord's. If it was ours, we could do with it whatever suited us, which would only be destructive in …