"Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." The kingdom of heaven is not like we think. We fight for position, relevance, and greatness. We want to be praised. We want notoriety for holiness, zeal, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“It has seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have therefore sent Judas and Silas, who...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed.” As many as are ordained to eternal life will believe the gospel. Satan cannot stop it, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“What is your beloved more than another beloved,O most beautiful among women? What is your beloved more than another beloved,that you thus solemnly charge us?” Christ is the most wonderful thing ever seen. He’s the sweetest among...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Now when day came, there was no little disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. And after Herod searched for him and did not find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death.”...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Acts 11:23-24, “They sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose, for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
1 Corinthians 2:12, "Now we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who comes from God, so that we may understand what has been freely given to us by God." This is the whole essence and understanding of the gospel: Everything is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Acts 10:38, "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him." We do good because God is with us, and he's with us by grace. He was...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This rest is confidence in God. It is quietness and assurance. It is the belief that God works in us actively. It is peace. It’s reliance upon...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“How beautiful is your love, my sister, my BRIDE! How much better is your love than wine, and the fragrance of your oils than any spice!” The Lord Jesus loves us and delights to be with us. Having put away our sins, faith catches his...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
