But some of them said, “He (Jesus) casts out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.” – Luke 11:15 From this malicious accusation by the Pharisees we learn Satan's attack plan. In fact, Satan has three main attack plans....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
He who was delivered over because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification. – Romans 4:25 The resurrection of Jesus proves that His Father’s justice is satisfied. In the past, I have challenged Grace Life...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. – Ephesians 2:10 The greatest damage to God’s glory in the earth is a false or unhealthy church. What...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. – Luke 11:4a Only the truly regenerate children of God can develop a pattern of genuinely practicing forgiveness towards those who have sinned against...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
And forgive us our sin, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.” - Luke 11:4a The idea of “forgive” here is to send our sins away and not impute them to our account. This is a beautiful picture. Our ledger...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
And He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come.” – Luke 11:2 Two primary things jump out of this verse. First of all, we ought to always prayerfully think on Christ’s literal...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
I will betroth you to Me forever; yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, in lovingkindness and in compassion. And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will know the Lord.” – Hosea 2:19-20 How is...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
7 So My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call them to the One on high, none at all exalts Him. 8 How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim?...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. – II Timothy 4:2 I want to give you a foundational principle and an irreducible minimum. If this is neglected, everything...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
May those who fear You see me and be glad, because I wait for Your word. – Psalm 119:74 Do those who fear the Lord see you and, in watching you, are inspired to go on for God? Are they encouraged to be faithful to God? This is what the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
