TWO KINDS OF FAITH
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). There are two different kinds of faith that operate in a believer’s life. My wife and I recently had encounters with both. They are mentioned in Hebrews 11:1, which is the best and most concise biblical definition of […]
GAZING UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD
Psalm 27:4 reads:One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. This verse poses a problem for many of us: God […]
REVELATION AND ILLUMINATION
No born-again Christian will deny that the Bible is God’s divinely inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word. Many can even quote the verses that call it God-breathed, useful for training in righteousness, alive, active, and sharper than a double-edged sword. But for most believers, it remains a difficult book to read, let alone study in-depth for […]
GAZING UPON THE BEAUTY OF THE INVISIBLE GOD
In Psalm 27:4 King David candidly shares a particular request he has made of God: One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to meditate […]
TEMPLES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
One of the most amazing things about being a Christian is that, after repenting and receiving God’s forgiveness for our sin, we are born again of the Holy Spirit and He makes us His dwelling place. That is why we receive justification and sanctification instantaneously when God redeems us. His Holy Spirit, representing His holy […]
THE PLACE OF HOLINESS IN OUR SALVATION
Last week we discussed the importance of pursuing holiness, without which no one will see the Lord, Who Himself is holy. But how does holiness relate to our salvation? Listen to today’s lesson, then study the passages below and prayerfully answer the reflection questions. Fasten your seatbelts, there is a lot to cover! Scripture verses: […]
BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY
Welcome to the first in a series of lessons I have taught at Journey Christian Church in Canton, GA on the subject of holiness. Each post consists of an audio recording of the session accompanied by the Bible passages I mention in the teaching and some questions for personal reflection. The recordings are between 25 […]
OUR HIDDEN LIFE
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who […]