“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14, NIV)In these two verses, Jesus presents us with a choice—twoContinue reading “NARROW GATE”
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THE LORD IS COMING
Jude 1:14–16 (NKJV) “Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, ‘Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all theContinue reading “THE LORD IS COMING”
PERFECT IN LOVE
1 John 4:18 (KJV) There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. Humans are fearful beings. Survival is our primary goal, and the fear of death is one that many people struggle with for their entire lives. GodContinue reading “PERFECT IN LOVE”
SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
Ephesians 2:8-9“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God—not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Introduction: 1. In our journey of faith, one of the most profound truths we can grasp is that we are saved byContinue reading “SAVED BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH”
CALLED AND CHOSEN
The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son. And he sent out his servants to call those who had been invited to the wedding, but they would not come.“Again, he sent out other servants, saying, ‘Tell those who are invited: Now I have prepared my dinner. MyContinue reading “CALLED AND CHOSEN”
I HAVE REDEEMED YOU
Isaiah 43:1 But now thus says the LORDwho created you, O Jacob,and he who formed you,O Israel:“Fear not,for I have redeemed you,I have called youby your name;you are mine. This chapter states God’s relationship to the people of Israel. He is their Creator (v 1), their Redeemer (v 1,14), their Saviour (v 3), their KingContinue reading “I HAVE REDEEMED YOU”
THE LORD’S HEART
Genesis 8:21 (KJV) And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake; for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. TheContinue reading “THE LORD’S HEART”
SOUND DOCTRINE
2 Timothy 4:3-4 (KJV) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. Paul warns Timothy of false teachers and how quickly theyContinue reading “SOUND DOCTRINE”
GOD WILL STRENGTHEN YOU
Psalms 31:24 (KJV) Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD. No matter what the difficulties, God is still in control and believers can safely rest on the foundation of His sure promise. Being shaken by threats, slanders, and dangers, giving in to depression, fear, andContinue reading “GOD WILL STRENGTHEN YOU”
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE
John 8:31-32 (KJV) Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Disciples are those who choose the Lord Jesus as their teacher, who learn from Him in order toContinue reading “THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE”