Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Hebrews 10 teaches us be intentional about stirring one another to love and good works to build up the body of Christ and bring glory to God.

Let’s consider how to provoke (stirring, spurring, motivating) one another to love and good works, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25 WEB) As followers of Christ, we are called to live in a way that reflects His Continue reading Stirring Up Love and Good Works

Josiah’s Good Reign in Judah

This seamless chronological paraphrase of King Josiah's godly reign in Judah encourages us to serve God faithfully.

Josiah faithfully followed the LORD during the first 18 years of his reign without the help of a Bible, which at that time would have been the writings of Moses (Genesis to Deuteronomy) and the writings of David and Solomon. It wasn’t until the 18th year of his reign that the book of the law was found. Even without the Continue reading Josiah’s Good Reign in Judah

Water Baptism Symbolizes Salvation

Water baptism symbolizes our death to sin, the washing away of our transgressions, and our resurrection to new life in Jesus Christ

Water baptism symbolizes the moment of salvation; therefore, it is rich with symbolism that reflects key truths of the Christian faith. Let us delve into the significance of this act and its biblical foundations. Plunging Under Water: Symbolizes the Death Penalty for Sins When we are plunged under the water during baptism, it symbolizes the death penalty for our sins. Continue reading Water Baptism Symbolizes Salvation

El Roi – “The God Who Sees”

El Roi, the God who sees, watches our struggles, searches our hearts, cares about us, and rewards those who seek Him with pure hearts

The name El Roi, meaning “The God Who Sees,” is a powerful reminder of God’s omnipresence and omniscience. This name is first introduced in Genesis 16:13-14, where Hagar, Sarai’s maidservant, encounters God in the wilderness. In her moment of despair and isolation, she discovers a profound truth about God’s nature—that He sees and cares for her. This Bible study will Continue reading El Roi – “The God Who Sees”

From everlasting to everlasting, God exists outside of time

As we meditate on God's eternal nature, let it inspire us to live with an eternal focus find comfort in His unchanging character, and continually offer our heartfelt worship and praise to the One who is from everlasting to everlasting.

The concept of God existing outside of time from everlasting to everlasting is an important theological truth with practical implications for our understanding of His nature and our relationship with Him. The Bible provides numerous passages that affirm God’s eternal nature, such as Psalm 103:17, Psalm 106:48, Psalm 41:13, 1 Chronicles 16:36, Psalm 90:2, Nehemiah 9:5, 1 Chronicles 29:10, and Continue reading From everlasting to everlasting, God exists outside of time