Difficult Verses: 1 Cor. 10.13

Someone recently asked me to discuss 1 Cor. 10.13 as they found it a difficult verse.  No problems there, let’s do it! No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provideContinue reading “Difficult Verses: 1 Cor. 10.13”

Difficult Verses 5: 1 John 5.16

Someone emailed me this week asking about the meaning of 1 John 5.16, saying it had always been a puzzling verse to them.  And I agreed – it is a strange verse.  Read it for yourself in the KJV: If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask,Continue reading “Difficult Verses 5: 1 John 5.16”

Difficult Verses 4: 1 John 1.9

Well, thanks to the people who suggested this verse as a difficult verse they want an explanation on.  I will do my best to help you grasp what this verse is saying.  The verse says this: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse usContinue reading “Difficult Verses 4: 1 John 1.9”

God’s Marvellous Grace – A Licence to Sin?

I say this because some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God’s marvelous grace allows us to live immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. – Jude 1.4 I think if you are a pastorContinue reading “God’s Marvellous Grace – A Licence to Sin?”

Romans 1.29

eing filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, This verse and the next two verses show the the end results of the “death spiral”. This is what it looks like when an individual or a community or a nation completely rejects God and His ways andContinue reading “Romans 1.29”

Run Through Romans (ch 5.18-21)

18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.  19For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. This isContinue reading “Run Through Romans (ch 5.18-21)”

Yongii Cho Quotes…

David Yongii Cho is the pastor of the world’s largest church.  Here are some wonderful quotes to build you up spiritually… To Grow Out You Must Grow In Growing in means the development of inner resources. When you build a tall building, the crucial aspect that determines success is the building’s foundation. To build high,Continue reading “Yongii Cho Quotes…”

Whose Righteousness? (Andrew Wommack)

The word “righteousness” has become a religious cliché that has lost its meaning to many people. Even Christians are confused about what righteousness is and how to receive it. This has left our society without a clear understanding of what it takes to have a relationship with God. This is reflected in our nation’s moralContinue reading “Whose Righteousness? (Andrew Wommack)”

Scriptures Concerning Christ’s Redemptive Work on the Cross

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him [Jesus] the iniquity of us all. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin ofContinue reading “Scriptures Concerning Christ’s Redemptive Work on the Cross”

Run Through Romans (ch. 5.12)

 12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5.12 introduces a new topic for Paul.  Paul’s topic from Romans 1.18- Romans 5.11 has been consistent: how God has completely dealt with the fact that man hasContinue reading “Run Through Romans (ch. 5.12)”