Faith

  • When studying the Bible we find verses that jump out and call to us. Many readers of the Word skim through the scripture as a story to hear and miss the callings. It could be a verse, phrase or simply a single word that gives us pause. What an amazing opportunity to feel the pull…

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:4 just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts Greek just as we have been examined and allowed to preach, submitted to God, and trusted with His good news, we now proclaim His Word, not…

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  • Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord (YHWH) is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. You must taste (experience) the power of God’s grace to see (understand) His love and what good means. When we hear God is good, that means perfect. He does not only do good things or provide goodness, He…

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  • Matthew 6:9-13 Read the different translations of the passage below. See the value of digging deeper into the Word of God and seeking His truth diligently and not only as a passive reading. The final translation is taking the words and using the Greek meanings to open up the passage in its original language. Allow…

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  • Read the different translations of the passage below. Take the time to let each translation build a more complete meaning. Compare the italicized portions and the bold connecting words. See the value of digging deeper into the Word of God, seeking His truth diligently and not only as a passive reading. The final translation is…

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  • Armor of God

    What does it mean to put on the Armor of God in Ephesians 6? Let us look piece by piece.

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  • What kind of Grace do you require from God? Grace is usually skimmed over as a blanket term that conveys blessing. There is no argument that God does bless His children freely, and that the resulting provision in all its forms can be summed up with as grace. The definition of grace for your consideration…

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  • Sin vs Iniquity

    Sin is a lapse of obedience where iniquity is a condition. Through unrepentant sin the hardened heart creates a twisted nature that acts willingly in opposition to God.

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  • Applications – Faith

    The Bible is amazing! As you journey with Christ seeking the face of God the living, breathing Word of God grows with you. Reading the same verses at different points in your journey seem to change and become applicable in deeper, more meaningful ways. This acts as proof from the Father that seeking results in…

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