Romans 11:11-12- “I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. Now if their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the Gentiles, how much more their fullness!” NKJV In Romans chapters 9 through 11, we have been looking at the stateContinue reading “The Olive Tree”
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Faith in Operation!
Romans 4:17- “(As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did” NKJV Paul continues his argument, defending the truth that Abraham was a man of faith, and didContinue reading “Faith in Operation!”
Circumcision or Faith?
Romans 4:11- And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also” NKJV Paul has spent a lot of timeContinue reading “Circumcision or Faith?”
His Credit is Good!
Romans 4:3- “For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.” NKJV Paul concludes chapter 3, as we would reference this part of the letter, with these words: “Since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Do we then make void the law throughContinue reading “His Credit is Good!”
The Changeless Promise!
Galatians 3:18 – For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise. NKJV the-changeless-promise_.mp3 Most people have a childhood memory of pinky promises. Promises to be best friends forever. Promises to keep each other secrets no matter what. Promises to never dateContinue reading “The Changeless Promise!”
When God Favors You!
Exodus 3:21 – “And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and it shall be, when you go, that you shall not go empty-handed.” NKJV when-god-favors-you_.mp3 We all know or have heard the account of the Exodus! Both Jews and Gentiles hold this event as an important event in theirContinue reading “When God Favors You!”
Such Wonderful Grace!
Genesis 6:8 – “But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord.” NKJV (Photo of the Ark in The Ark Encounter Theme Park) such-wonderful-grace_.mp3 Not only are we living in the dispensation of the Holy Spirit, we are also living in the dispensation of grace. I believe you and I would be hard-pressed toContinue reading “Such Wonderful Grace!”
Jesus, the Seed of Abraham!
Galatians 3:16 – Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ. NKJV jesus_-the-seed-of-abraham_.mp3 Genesis is the book of beginnings! It is in this book that God begins His redemptive plan for mankind.Continue reading “Jesus, the Seed of Abraham!”
Don’t Settle For Less
Genesis 17:17-18 – “Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed, and said in his heart, “Shall a child be born to a man who is one hundred years old? And shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child? ” And Abraham said to God, “Oh, that Ishmael might live before You!” NKJVContinue reading “Don’t Settle For Less”
The Battle For Family!
Genesis 14:14 – “Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.” NKJV Family creates an interesting dynamic to the lives of believers. Some of our family members keep usContinue reading “The Battle For Family!”
Wonderful Jesus! 