Acts 8:18 ‘And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, saying, Give me also this power, that on whosoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.’ Indignant, Peter rebuked Simon the Magician. The gift of ...
Read More »Saved, Justified, And Declared Righteous, And Our Response To It
It is hard to wrap my mind around the spiritual truth that, despite the fact that I am a sinner who falls far short of God’s righteousness, I am saved, justified, and declared righteous by God. This is true of anyone who has accepted Jesus as his or her personal ...
Read More »The Witnesses Of Sacrifice: At the Foot Of The Cross
The crucifixion of Jesus Christ stands as a pivotal moment in Christian history—a time of profound sorrow and ultimate sacrifice. Among the witnesses of this momentous event were devoted followers, each enduring their own turmoil as they watched their teacher and loved one endure unimaginable suffering. Mary, the mother of ...
Read More »Call To A Journey Of Faith
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. In the opening pages of ‘The Hobbit’, by J.R.R. Tolkien, Bilbo Baggins receives an invitation to go on a journey. Surrounded by comfort, security and certainty, it comes swooping down upon him unexpectedly. ...
Read More »Are You Zealous in Pursuit of Jesus?
Jude 1:24-25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. In the land of Tarsus, ...
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