“That servant who knew his master’s will, but did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he who unknowingly committed acts worthy of punishment shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whom much is given, of him much shall be required. And from him to …
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It’s Time to Take in Jesus and Put Away the Former Things
Therefore put away all wickedness, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking.1 Peter 2:1 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) Because of all the things Peter addresses previously, we ought willfully live differently. That means putting away the former things we did by habit. That different way of living would …
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Those Who are Sanctified are All of One
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied of the grace that should come to you have inquired and searched diligently, seeking the events and time the Spirit of Christ, who was within them, signified when He foretold the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. It was revealed to them that they were not …
A Parable for You Today
“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be like ten virgins, who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps, but took no oil with them. But the wise took jars of oil with their lamps. While the …
You Cannot Lose Your Salvation
He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. I will not blot his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.Revelation 3:5 — Modern English Version (Thinline Edition.; Lake Mary, FL: Passio, 2014) This is Jesus making a promise to you as …
Believing is Seeing
I was having a discussion with someone today. This person, though Christian, had not really discovered the gifts God has bestowed upon her. She understood the gift of salvation... But there is so much more! If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally and without criticism, …