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Righteous Without the Law!

Galatians 2:16- knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. In theContinue reading “Righteous Without the Law!”

Pretense is Overrated!

Galatians 2:13 – And the rest of the Jews also played the hypocrite with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away with their hypocrisy. NKJV It’s the second chapter of Galatians, and Paul has been defending the gospel of grace. He shares how he came to be an apostle, the places he visited afterContinue reading “Pretense is Overrated!”

A Chosen Generation! Revised!

1 Peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; But you are a chosen generation! I have always been moved by this verse in 1 Peter.Continue reading “A Chosen Generation! Revised!”

The Mystery of Godliness! Revised!

1 Timothy 3:16- And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness…NKJV Godliness is not a strange term in the Christian vernacular, but the opposite. We talk about it, sing about it, pray for it, and try to practice it regularly, yet find ourselves trying to hone in on the concept of what is true godliness. PaulContinue reading “The Mystery of Godliness! Revised!”

Remember the Dream! Revised!

Genesis 42:- Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them…” NKJV On Sunday, our pastor was reading from the 42nd chapter of Genesis when this verse jumped out at me: Then Joseph remembered the dreams which he had dreamed about them, and said to them, “You are spies! You have come to see the nakedness of the land!”Continue reading “Remember the Dream! Revised!”

Loving the Father! Revised!

Deuteronomy 6:5- “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart…” I saw a man wearing a T-shirt with the scripture from Isaiah 54:17: No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. Isaiah 54:17 NKJV That was on his front, and of course, since it’sContinue reading “Loving the Father! Revised!”

A Prepared Table-Revised!

Psalm 23:5- “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies…” NKJV Years ago, I was stationed in Italy while in the Navy. I lived on base, and I had my own room. In the room, I had a set of bunk beds, a table, a couple of chairs, and a refrigerator.Continue reading “A Prepared Table-Revised!”