1 Corinthians 1:26-29: For you see your calling brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame […]
Relinquish our feelings in order to stand in submission to the Biblical promises about forgiveness · There are times when you need forgiveness and the other person withholds it from you. What do you do then? o Our natural response is to get hurt, to be bitter o To retaliate, to blame, to press the […]
Intimate Absolution has three key components: 1. Reveal the Biblical meaning for forgiveness (see Part One for details) 2. Resolve to follow the Biblical command to forgive 3. Relinquish our feelings in order to stand in submission to the Biblical promises about forgiveness Resolve to follow the Biblical command to forgive: Intimate Absolution requires obedience […]
You are probably wondering why this post is entitled “Intimate Absolution?” Don’t worry we are not seeking financial gifts to guarantee your good standing with God! Absolution means forgiveness, pardon, freedom, release, liberty. It made me stop and think; “What does forgiveness have to do with intimacy?” After praying I can confidently say, “Everything, forgiveness […]
Intimate intoxication leaves an indelible mark on your life. One song writer describes it as being, “Drenched in His love.” If we were especially formed to hold the Lord, and the Scripture teaches that God is Love 1 John 4:8, then it is fair to say we were designed to be vessels of His love. […]
Scripturetells us the earmark of a Spirit-filled believer is simply love, God’s perfect agape love. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in […]
TheSpirit of God works in our lives in three very important ways: With us – (leading you to repent) He comes along side of us to reprove or convince us of our need for Jesus John 16:7-15: Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I […]
Today…humans are creatures of the moment. The past is gone; the future is unknown, only this current moment is ours. The great reality of our redemption is that all the blessedness of eternity has been gathered up to this very moment….all Christ offers is ours TODAY…all we need to do is believe it and walk […]
When long ago, upon a cross, our loving Saviour died, ‘Twas then that Christ, the Bridegroom, purchased us to be His bride. His pledge of love was made in Heaven before the Father’s throne; He chose us for Himself and put our good above His own. His love was not inspired by any merit on […]
Arise, shine. Isaiah 60:1. We have to take the first step as though there were no God. It is no use to wait for God to help us, He will not; but immediately we arise we find He is there. Whenever God inspires, the initiative is a moral one. We must do the thing and […]