Satan is a deceiver, a murderer, the father of lies. Satan deceived Eve and she disobeyed God’s distinct command – “You shall not eat from it (the tree of the knowledge of good and evil).” God deals with sin in our lives. He does not count to “10” or even “3,” He has given us […]
Sin – separates. Sin separates people. Sin separates people from God. What happens after anyone sins? The sense of being “dirty” after committing a sin is being exposed, being naked and… a sense of fear may be present! Fear tries to cover-up sin with flimsy excuses or rationalization. One example – ‘somebody else made me […]
The process of temptation can lead to sin against the living God. Eve is an example of the process of temptation which results in sin against the living God of the Holy Bible. God said, ‘don’t eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.’ (NASB) Genesis 3:6 “When the woman (Eve) saw that […]
What do you know about temptation in your marriage, in your job and/or in your church? What did Eve know? She knew God had created her and Adam – Genesis 2:7 She knew God had made a garden for her and Adam to live in – Genesis 2:8 She knew God’s boundaries, what she could […]
You are responsible for your choices. You are responsible for your responses and reactions to temptation. Temptation leads away from the living God and His best for you. Eve was tempted by Satan (the serpent) in the Garden of Eden. She listened to his deceptions and responded to his suggestions and she disobeyed God’s words. […]
What is going on in your life? What keeps you awake through the night? What is upsetting you throughout your day? Followers of Christ – you are made in the image of God Himself. You have received Jesus Christ as your Savior. It is His blood which was spilled for you on the cross. You […]
The Hubble telescope has sent many astounding and beautiful pictures back to earth from space. The Milky Way galaxy is stunning with the myriads of stars. Other galaxies are seen through those incredible pictures; different sizes, different shapes, and different colors due to gasses in their make-up. The Creator God is revealed through creation. If […]
Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ The Lord Jesus Christ’s grace be with you – His grace is His favor which we cannot earn or even deserve. His grace is a gift to us! We need to receive His gift of grace into our lives. Love of God God’s love surpasses our love. (NASB) Ephesians […]
How do you close a text, an e-mail, a note or a letter to fellow believers in Christ Jesus? Have you ever received a letter, or sent a letter, with the following? Rejoice! We have a great God! Be made complete! We are to continue to grow up and become more and more like our […]
(NASB) 2 Corinthians 13:10 “For this reason I am writing these things while absent, so that when present I need not use severity, in accordance with the authority which the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down.” God-given authority builds up faith in the living God. God-given authority does not tear […]