Revelation 4:1-8: Glimpse into Heaven, Part 2
The throne of God is established forever, and nothing is out of His reach. He is active— active in offering mercy, grace, and forgiveness but also active in pouring out […]
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Revelation 4:1-6: Glimpse into Heaven, Part 1
Everything that there is to know about heaven is already revealed in the Word of God and what is concealed is concealed by the sovereign will of God. Revelation 4:1-6 […]
Revelation 3:14-22: Making Jesus Sick
The problem is that most spiritually sick people do not know they are sick. Not only do they need to know they are sick but also that their sickness makes […]
Revelation 3:7-13: The Key to Opening the Door of Salvation
Jesus is the key to salvation and what He opens, no one can shut, and what He shuts, no one can open. Revelation 3:7-13 “And to the angel of the church […]
Revelation 3:1-6: Remaining in the Book of Life
Spiritually dead Christians can still feel and believe that their names are remaining in the Book of Life because of their religious works. Revelation 3:1-6 “And to the angel of […]
Revelation 2:18-29: Deep Things of Satan
Learn the patterns of deception and lies, deep things of Satan, that trick you into a distorted view of love, tolerance, and even God. Revelation 2:18-29 “And to the angel […]
Revelation 2:12-17: Withstanding Persecution
Nothing is worth compromising and conforming with the world. Hold fast to the words, worth, and works of Jesus. Revelation 2:12-17 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum […]
Revelation 2:8-11: Being Faithful Unto Death
Be faithful unto death in sharing the message of Jesus no matter the consequence. Revelation 2:8-11 – “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of […]
Revelation 2:1-7: Abandoning Our First Love for Jesus
We are abandoning our first love for Jesus if we do not heed what He commends, cautions, and counsels. Revelation 2:1-7 – “To the angel of the church in Ephesus […]
Revelation 1:9-20: Turning to the Glorified Jesus
Turn to the glorified Jesus and leave the life of fear behind. The glorified Jesus was revealed not to scare the readers but to comfort them. Revelations 1:9-20: I, John, […]
Revelation 1:4-8: Knowing Jesus Prepares Us for His Reign
Jesus is coming to establish His reign and we need to prepare for His reign both now, and when Jesus comes by knowing who Jesus is, who we are, and […]
Revelation 1:1-3: Becoming Faithful Witnesses
Becoming faithful witnesses to Jesus, is to believe Jesus, live Jesus, and share Jesus with others. Revelation 1:1-3: The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to […]
Nehemiah 13: Confronting and Overcoming Temptation
Resist it, flee from it, and remove the causes of it. This is how we overcome temptations. Nehemiah 13 – On that day they read from the Book of Moses in […]
Nehemiah 12: Celebrating God’s Goodness
Consecrating people, places, and possessions is required if we want to celebrate God’s goodness in all seasons of life. Nehemiah 12: These are the priests and the Levites who came […]
Nehemiah 11: Seeking God’s Will
Every time when we seek God’s will, we invite His blessing, direction, and favor in matters big and small. Nehemiah 11: Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem. And […]
Pastors and Imams: A Crucial Friendship
Rather than having merely another interfaith group, we must establish mutual trust based on common beliefs and values to help each other and to help our respective communities.
The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People
The life you’ve always wanted: Spiritual disciplines for ordinary people. Grand Rapids, MI.: Zondervan. This book primarily deals with issues related to spiritual growth. Ortberg (1997) outlines a number of practices to reflect on his understanding of spiritual growth, hoping to convince the reader to live like Christ. By using statements like, “my failure to be the person God had in mind when he created me. It is the ‘pearly ache’ in my heart to be at home with the Father,” (Ortberg, 1997, p. 13) he invites the reader into his personal experiences to understand what he calls “It’s morphing time” (Ortberg, 1997, p. 21).
