Jun 04 2024
In Romans 5, the Apostle Paul proceeds with the case for justification by showing several major blessings or benefits the believer possesses. All of these blessings come to the believer through their faith and connection with Christ. The book of Romans shows the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, (1:16). We have …
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Apr 26 2024
From the beginning, God planned to have an open relationship with humanity. The Lord envisioned a way for His creation to enjoy the fulness of His glory and presence. God’s destiny for our eternal existence was for us to live in the recognizable glory of His presence. Once sin entered, Adam, Eve and all of …
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Apr 19 2024
Throughout the Bible, certain individuals stand out because they were Spirit led and empowered. Many of these were prophets, judges, kings, or leaders of God’s people. In the favor of God’s presence and under the leading and influence of the Holy Spirit they did amazing things. When the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they …
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Apr 12 2024
God’s favor is unmerited grace and mercy shown and experienced by individuals. The Bible stresses the kindness and favor of God that is expressed through Jesus Christ. God demonstrates this favor throughout the Bible. One of the greatest marvels of God’s favor is that He freely gives this grace to individuals who do not deserve …
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Feb 28 2024
Ephesians chapter 3 closes the first half of the epistle and reveals the mystery of Christ. In Chapter 1, we were shown the wealth of God’s blessings that are in Christ. In Chapter 2, God’s purpose is developed to show how those who were dead in sin are given new life in Christ and reconciles …
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Oct 06 2023
Colossians 1:27 NIV Christ in you, the hope of glory. We are going to start with this statement, “Christ in you” and progress from there. We have observed the progression of the manifestation of God’s glory throughout the Bible. The glory of God was revealed to Ezekiel. Ezekiel 47:1 NKJV Then He brought me back …
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Jul 21 2023
Most of the time in the Bible, glory refers to God and all of His wonderful works. Everything that God does reveals His glory and excellence. Through the wonders of the limitless riches of Christ, God makes it possible for believers to know the riches of His glory. We see this in every sign, wonder …
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Jun 02 2023
In varying degrees, we all have discovered some of the limitless riches of Christ. As we consider the vast riches of Christ, we must come to know that God is extravagant toward us for a purpose. Although He has prepared for us the limitless riches of Christ, God does not waste what He has made …
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May 27 2023
We want to explore the limitless riches that have been prepared for us in Christ. Ephesians 3:17-19 talks about the width, length, depth and height of the vast riches that are in Christ. Consider that you were standing on the bank of a great ocean that is beyond your ability to pass. I remember the …
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Oct 19 2022
In the previous chapters, John was given messages for the church. In each of the messages, the Lord encouraged the church to hold fast, persevere, repent, and return. Immediately after speaking to the churches, John’s focus was turned from the things that are toward the things that will soon happen. Revelation 4:1 NKJV After these …
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Jun 16 2022
Eternity — Heaven — The Eternal Son of God Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. There are many powerful and necessary messages to believers in that statement. This is not just the position of His existence, it is a statement and declaration of His power, authority, and glory. Jesus the Christ is the …
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Jan 12 2022
We have witnessed several notable miracles and healings during the study of John’s Gospel. Now we are looking at Jesus’ power over life and death. The events of John 11 precede the Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and His ultimate death and resurrection. Jesus was offering irrefutable evidence of His authority and power to His …
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Oct 22 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. You are called into the fellowship of God’s Son… God Almighty has issued a call to come into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The potential of the call falls …
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Aug 21 2021
When John began writing to the church, he testified, “We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth,” (John 1:14). In Ephesians 4:7-10, Paul spoke of Christ and the magnitude of His glory. He said, “Grace was given to us according to the measure of …
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Jul 31 2021
The Psalmist expresses a deep desire that many of us feel for more of God in our lives. Often we come to those moments when nothing else can satisfy but Jesus. Just give me more of Jesus! Psalm 42:1-6 NKJV As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O …
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Jul 07 2021
John is giving a revelation of Jesus Christ. We have been given several names that help us know Jesus Christ. Then John begins showing us Christ’s character and mission. As he progressively reveals Christ, we are shown His power and glory. When Jesus turned the water into wine, John said, “This beginning of signs Jesus …
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Jun 30 2021
John closed the previous chapter by revealing Jesus as the Son of Man. Now Jesus is being revealed through His miracles. John 2, begins three days after Jesus called Philip, Andrew, Peter and Nathanael to be His disciples. John had been baptizing near Bethany across the Jordan. This was the first excursion of Jesus with …
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Jan 26 2021
Revelation 2:1 He who walks in the midst of the church In a prophetic vision of the end of the ages, John saw Jesus walking in the midst of the Church. Later Jesus told John, “they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.” (Revelation 3:4) In your new life, you should be …
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Dec 25 2020
We who have hope in Christ are looking for His return. The message of His coming was not just to Bethlehem, it is a word of hope that will be fulfilled by His second coming. Psalm 24:7 NKJV Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King …
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Mar 07 2020
After Jesus was baptized in water and John the Baptist was put in prison, Jesus began His public ministry. Mark 1:16-20 NKJV And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, …
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Feb 11 2020
The next paragraph of Hebrews 2 demonstrates the humanity of Jesus Christ and His work as the Author or Captain of our salvation. This section brings several questions to mind. The process of salvation begins with God the Father. Hebrews 2:10 NIV84 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom …
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