This is the first time God tells Satan, in front of Adam and Eve, that he will deal with sin. It is in the same chapter as the fall of man. As God is pronouncing the effects of sin upon their lives and the world in which they live, He also provides man a promise and Satan a…
Understanding the nature of Satan’s schemes and their effectiveness is crucial. In 1 John 2:15–17, John said the world is made of lust and pride. The devil got Eve to question God, and she looked at the fruit. God’s children should walk by faith, not by sight. We…
Matthew 14:31-33 (NIV) 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you…
The American Church is largely a failure today anyway, in accomplishing what the true church, which is not an organization formed as a non-profit 501c3 corporation, is supposed to be doing as I see its function in the pages of the New Testament of the Bible.
The true…
1 Peter 4:7-8 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
If the end was nigh then, it’s closer now. They were facing the end of…
1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire;
The author of the New Testament letters lists numerous imperative, present-tense…
Indeed, I consider that I am not in the least inferior to these super-apostles. 2 Corinthians 11:5 Paul started this section by saying it was foolish to compare worldly credentials, but since they are doing so, he will answer these fools according to their folly (Proverbs…
Matthew 9:15-17 (NIV) 15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. 16” No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch…
We base our faith on the fact that Jesus rose from the dead. There are many faiths that say they are true, but one thing that makes Christianity unique is that Jesus rose from the dead. One reason new authors who want us to think it was a hoax attack it so often is because…