Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. — Philippians 3:17
Some people who don’t like preaching and people who preach say, “I would rather see a sermon than hear one any day.” I’m not upset …
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. — 2 Corinthians 3:18
“Transformed… with glory that keeps growing.” In other words, it’s a process that never ends, but with the help of the Spirit, we’ll reach our …
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; — Acts 3:19
How long has it been since you last found yourself drifting away from a passionate walk with the Lord? There are times when we feel …
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, — Ephesians 3:20
We have a lot more power than we usually think. That amazing power is working in us (cf. Ephesians 1:18-19). But this promise of power …
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; — Romans 3:21
The Old Testament talks about a future time when law will not be the basis of what is right. The Law and the Prophets show …
And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. — Luke 3:22
When Jesus was baptized, God said these wonderful things to him. When we follow our Savior’s example and get baptized, God says the same things …
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; — Romans 3:23
Regardless of how hard we work, no matter how good we are, or how hard we try, we will never be able to compare to …
Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. — Galatians 3:24
Galatians tells us over and over that the law, even the Old Testament Law, can’t make us good or save us. But the Law does …
In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, — Matthew 3:1
In a world where people are afraid to say the truth about sin, wickedness, and evil, these words sound strange. Still, everyone who is lost …
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? — 1 Corinthians 3:3
The Corinthians were proud of how wise, talented, and tolerant they were. But if the people in a church are caught up in small fights, …