THE MAN OF THE FAITH – ABRAHAM (2)
Genesis 14:14 (AMP) “When Abram heard that [his nephew] had been captured, he armed (led forth) the 318 trained servants born in his own house and pursued the enemy as far as Dan.” The fourteenth chapter of Genesis seems to be rather silent when talking about the life of Abraham and his faith in God, […]
THE MAN OF THE FAITH – ABRAHAM (1)
Genesis 15:6 (AMP) “And he [Abram] believed in (trusted in, relied on, remained steadfast to) the Lord, and He counted it to him as righteousness (right standing with God).” Abraham, as he is popularly known, is the father of faith, and this name was given to him for a reason. He received an instruction from […]
FAITH – DARING TO BE DIFFERENT (2)
Hebrews 11:1 (AMP) “Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].” There is a state where a Christian is expected […]
FAITH – DARING TO BE DIFFERENT (1)
Hebrews 11:1 (AMP) “Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].” If there is any requirement that is explicitly revealed […]
Being Fruitful – The Process (4)
John 15:8 (AMP) “My Father is glorified and honored by this, when you bear much fruit, and prove yourselves to be My [true] disciples.” “Let your light so shine before men, that they may glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Jesus Christ, Matthew 5:16). During His sermon on the Mount, Jesus had an important […]
Being Fruitful – The Process (3)
John 15:7 (AMP) “If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.” One of the most vital questions to ask as you journey in the faith is, “Am […]
Being Fruitful – The Process (2)
Matthew 11:29 (AMP) “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.” Have you considered how a tree branch grafted into another tree survives and becomes fruitful? Practically, the grafted branch […]
Being Fruitful – The Process (1)
John 15:4 (KJV) “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.” No farmer eats the fruit of any crop without following and going through the processes that bring such enjoyment. The Christian life […]
Temperance (2)
Philippians 4:5 (KJV) “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” The fruit of the Spirit, which is temperance, is much needed in this generation of unholy and ungodly desires. The Bible admonishes in 2 Timothy 3:4-5 to avoid being lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. The Bible […]
Temperance (1)
Philippians 4:5 (KJV) “Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.” Temperance is self-control, a moderation in appetites, passion, and almost everything. It is keeping our behaviour and lifestyle in check so that our actions, feelings, and habits can be within reasonable bounds. It is avoiding excesses in all we […]