Paul was on an important mission, to establish churches where Christ’s name had never been heard. At times Paul was persecuted, but God’s word still went out, changing lives. Later, Paul would write to those churches and the letters were encouraging them to continue to follow the Lord Jesus Christ and His words. 1 Thessalonians […]
When was the last time you wrote a note or letter of encouragement to someone in your life who may need encouragement or would just be pleased to hear from you? Paul did that from a prison in Rome. He sent it to Colossae. Buried in the heart of this letter Paul said the […]
Paul went to Philippi to share Jesus Christ… and guess what? He ended up in prison.The Lord uses your “prison” to share the Lord Jesus Christ with others. How did Paul encourage other believers from his prison cell? Philippians 1:6-7 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work […]
These days are filled with darkness of unbelief, from the highest positions of power to the man and woman living on the streets of our cities. This is not the only time in history that this has occurred. Ephesus was filled with the darkness of ignorant unbelief in the living God. When a letter […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray…Matthew 6:9-13 paraphrased Our Father, who lives in heaven,Hallowed is Your name. Help me to never forget Your name is Holy! Your kingdom come, in my life and in the […]
True liberation is glorious freedom. Freedom to live a righteous life in the Spirit.Galatians 5:25 “If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.” True liberation is not defined according to the culture you are living in. Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer […]
Paul suffered many afflictions because he followed God’s word as he established churches in cities which never heard of Jesus. Whenever you suffer unjust afflictions because of your faith in Jesus Christ, remember:“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,4 who […]
Corinth was known for its many religions and temples. Prostitution abounded in the name of the gods. Corinth was “sin city”. When Paul established a church there, it was to people who knew no other way of life but sin according to God. They needed freedom, found in Christ alone. Freedom from living […]
The way of salvation is through Jesus Christ alone. That is God the Father’s plan and purpose for everyone to go to heaven. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. No matter your nationality – God’s way is for everyone. No exceptions! The book of Romans lays it all out, from God’s perspective. You want […]
Jesus died on the cross and was buried. Three days later He was raised by the power of God. All believers in Jesus worship and follow a living, resurrected Savior. Not any other faith, or religion can say that! On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was sent to indwell believers in […]