In John 15:2, Jesus says that the branch that bears fruit will be purged that it may bring forth more fruit. “Ouch!” By the world’s definition and by many Christians’ interpretation that sounds painful. Purge means “to cleanse.” It Means Cleanse The very next verse says that we are cleansed through the word that Jesus has spoken to us (John 15:3). That lines up with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 which says all scripture is good for teaching and equipping the saints…
Warning: This is not medical advice, only my personal testimony of how I ditched the drugs. Please seek wisdom, knowledge, and professional counseling before making any changes to your personal routines. I was on so much medication that I felt like the living dead. Too often, I thought my family and I would be better off if I were dead! But then, I cried out to Jesus, received God’s healing provision, and I gladly ditched the drugs! Death and Sickness…
Most Christians know John 3:16 so well that we have become numb to it. Why do we often stop there instead of digging into the entire word? Let’s just pray right now: “Lord, give us a greater revelation of your perfect love for us and all of humanity. Amen!” Charity Love is also translated as “charity” which means giving without any requirements or expectations from the receiver. A revelation of God’s perfect love has the power to not only transform…
The discipleship process is just that, a process. It is not something that happens in a moment of conversion. It actually starts before and continues long after conversion. Effective evangelism will include discipleship. The KJV below actually says to go and teach all nations instead of what other translations say: “go and make disciples.” I only bring that up to add emphasis to verse 20 which says we, as disciples, should be actively “teaching them to observe all things” that…
Is unbelief not believing in God? No. In the Old Testament, the Israelites couldn’t enter God’s rest because of their unbelief. The third chapter of Hebrews explains the Israelites’ unbelief: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not? So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. Hebrews 3:18-19 Unbelief? Did they believe in God? Yes. They had been miraculously led by God during the exodus…
The simple answer to this question is yes and no. God is the beginning and the end. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. Revelation 21:6 God created everything that has ever been created. He holds it all together. And he is patiently waiting because his desire is that none should perish….
Someone recently said that if we could get a revelation of the love of God for us, it would change our lives. I asked God to give me that greater revelation, and He is faithful! You are Righteous Now! Christ made you God’s righteousness. If you are born again or have received Jesus as your Lord, you are righteous right now in your spirit regardless of how you look, think, or feel! For he hath made him to be sin for us,…