In the first chapter of 1 Corinthians, you find a seemingly scandalous thought regarding this season. It speaks of the foolishness of God. But it is a characteristic of God that brought us salvation. Hence, in this Christmas story, we want to enjoy the foolishness of God. Verse 25 of that chapter says that the…
No One Who Knows Jesus Christ
No, we don’t mean that there is nobody who knows Jesus Christ. Because that would mean that He came into the world for nothing. And you know that God is a God of purpose. He never wastes any action; even afflictions have a purpose. What this is about is that no one who knows Jesus…
Come To The End Of Yourself
You may recall the story that Jesus shared concerning the prayer of the publican. Some bible versions refer to him as the Pharisee. Find time to read it soon in Luke 18:10-12 and we guarantee it will transform your prayer life. You will immediately come to the end of yourself and focus on God whenever…
The Many Tests In The Scriptures
A lot of Christians experience frustration as they make an effort to walk with God. They sincerely love the Lord but they are not getting the desired or promised results. Meanwhile, you see others enjoying and profiting from the Christian experience. What could the problem be? Is God at fault? Are His promises trustworthy? The…
When Blessings Become A Stronghold
It would seem that we are talking from both sides of our mouths. But that is not so. And that is because there are times when blessings become a stronghold. Naturally, you know a stronghold as being associated with undesirable situations. 2 Corinthians 10:4 suggests it is so evil that we must pull it down….
The Simplicity That Is In Christ
If you belong to a number of work-oriented congregations, you may be ignorant of the simplicity that is in Christ. And yet, that exact phrase occurs in the bible at 2 Corinthians 11:3. In a previous post, we alluded to the fact that Christ will profit such congregations nothing. Today, we want to highlight the…