Establishment’s Purpose: Conforming Faith
Hebrews 12:2, 7-8, 11-14 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as … Continue reading
Establishment’s Objective: Walking Faith
Hebrews 11:1-3, 6, 13-14, 16-19 Verses 1 – 3 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not … Continue reading
Save Me From Me
Matthew 3:17 From that time Jesus began to [g]preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Often times when we become Christians we are encouraged to repent of our sins. Actually, it is a must … Continue reading
Flattery will get you Nowhere
Galatians 4 16 Have I then become your enemy by (X)telling you the truth?[d] 17 They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them. 18 It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and (Y)not only … Continue reading
What Life Is
Over the past several weeks I have been posting articles that on the outside are not related. But after posting “Prognosis” a light came on and I saw a path of relationship. Security in Christ: We all grow up eating the American pie being life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We are told to own land, … Continue reading
Nine Ways the Gospel Transforms Marriage
By Jonathan Parnell | Aug 25, 2012 04:00 am Jesus Christ, the Son of God, suffered on the cross in our place and was raised triumphantly from the dead. He ascended to the Father’s right hand and is now enthroned, sending his Spirit who by the Word gathers for himself a new people from every … Continue reading
What do you see: Romans 5:1-11
Romans 5:1-11 English Standard Version (ESV) Peace with God Through Faith 5 (A)Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, (B)we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also (C)obtained access by faith[b] into this grace (D)in which we stand, and (E)we[c] rejoice[d] in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, but we (F)rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that … Continue reading
What do you see? Romans 8:5-8
Romans 8:5 For (K)those who live according to the flesh set their minds on (L)the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on (M)the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set (N)the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that … Continue reading
What do you see? Luke 9:23
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Jesus 23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23 What do you see when you read this? What comes to mind when you read these words Jesus spoke in such … Continue reading
What do you see: Ephesians 2:10
Posted by anointedplace on September 28, 2012 · 1 Comment
Ephesians 2:10 8 For (Q)by grace you have been saved (R)through faith. And this is (S)not your own doing; (T)it is the gift of God, 9 (U)not a result of works, (V)so that no one may boast. 10 For (A)we are his workmanship, (B)created in Christ Jesus (C)for good works, (D)which God prepared beforehand, (E)that we should walk in them. For though we are not saved for our good works, yet … Continue reading →
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