The Fool :: By Grant Phillips

There has always been wickedness in the world, but without question it is increasing rapidly in these last days prior to our Lord’s return. In this country, decent people are no longer safe at their work place, in their church gatherings, at a restaurant, in the schools, walking down a street, and even in their own home. Every crime imaginable is being committed by lawless heathen, largely due to our spineless justice system administered by Godless politicians. The entertainment industry is the mother of filth that is openly and brazenly regurgitated upon mindless citizens. No sexual act or vile word …

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Consequences of Unforgiveness

It may feel natural to pull away from hurtful people, but Scripture tells us to pardon them Consequences of Unforgiveness Hebrews 12:14-15 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Scripture stresses the importance of pardoning those who have offended us. While it may feel natural to pull away from hurtful people, refusing to forgive has consequences far worse than the pain of being wronged. Unforgiveness …

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Hold Fast 

Hold Fast Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end….for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end. (Heb. 3:6,14) The context of Hebrews 3 is not salvation – but of taking possession of our inheritance in Christ. Hebrews 3 is actually God’s own commentary on the events of Numbers 13 and 14, when Israel would not enter or possess the land. You will note the words, “hold fast.” Those …

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Crucified WITH Christ

Reflections Crucified WITH Christ Paul, the apostle certainly knew that Jesus Christ was crucified FOR him. The fact that Jesus died FOR us – tasted death for every person – is an absolute fact and the foundation of the redemption. But it is precisely because Christ died FOR us that Paul was able to make this statement: I am crucified with Christ. (Gal. 2:20) If Jesus merely died FOR us, then we could be legally forgiven. But our old man in Adam would not be crucified in Him. The body of sin would not be destroyed. (Rom. 6:6) That means …

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What is Christianity?

What is Christianity? Of all of the numerous passages that could be presented as a short definition of Christianity, perhaps the best one is found in Colossians: Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Col 1:27) Christianity is CHRIST IN US, or if you prefer, Paul often speaks of US being IN CHRIST. These are the same Truth. There is certainly much that could be added as to how Christ comes to dwell in the believer, and of the Christian walk that emerges from His presence in us. But in the end, our personal Christianity is founded upon whether Christ …

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PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION

No matter what harsh circumstances may challenge our faith, peace that is grounded in Christ cannot be broken. PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Once, after I gave a sermon on peace, a woman came up to speak with me on the status of her son, who’d been in a terrible accident. Doctors had given him little chance …

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