Day: February 22, 2018
THE OBSTACLE TO HUMILITY
Because God loves us, He hates pride. After all, He knows the harm it brings to us THE OBSTACLE TO HUMILITY Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Humility is a healthy, godly sense of our merits, talents, and achievements. In the life of the believer, one …
Grace is Free
Grace is free. Not a surprise. But exactly what are the ramifications for a Christian person? How do you receive that which is freely given? The fact that GRACE is freely given – the fact that grace could be defined as, “God’s UNMERITED favor” – this is a fact that literally defines the New Covenant in Christ. It is a Truth that stands at the heart of the good news. Grace is the New Covenant principle. But grace is also everywhere in the Old Testament. The difference is that the OT emphasis is upon our NEED for grace. All of …
Victory Over Death
Reflections Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (Heb. 2:14-15) The victory of Jesus Christ over death, and over Satan, was not merely a legal victory. It was a living victory – accomplished through death and resurrection. When Adam sinned he put the entire Adam race under the sentence of death. Jesus did not come …