Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you…1 Corinthians 6:19a I recently listened to the song “Welcome Holy Spirit.” The first four lines go like this: Welcome Holy SpiritWe are in your presenceFill us with Your powerLive inside of me My first thought was, … Read more
I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me…Galatians 2:20a Jesus died on a cross almost 2000 years ago on a hill called Mount Calvary. He hung between two thieves who were deserving of death. However, Jesus had never sinned. And though He didn’t deserve … Read more
for until the Law sin was in the world; but sin is not imputed when there is no law.Romans 5:13 If you are familiar with the Old Testament, you already know sin existed before the Law. Sin entered the world when Adam disobeyed God’s direct commandment not to eat from the tree of the knowledge … Read more
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”John 3:3 Jesus first speaks of being born again when He talks to Nicodemus. Nicodemus had many questions, which makes sense. For example, he asked if you have to return to your mother’s womb and be born a … Read more
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.1 Corinthians 15:56 When you, by faith, believe that Jesus is the only way you can have eternal life, God justifies you; He declares you righteous. Some use the phrase, “Just as if I never sinned.” You become a new creation, and … Read more
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old is gone, behold, the new has come.2 Corinthians 5:17 To be in Christ is a term Paul often uses in his letters. Christians also use it, but do we really know what it means? It can be a somewhat tricky concept to … Read more
And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.John 8:32 What is the penalty for sin? It’s death. And we know that everyone dies. So, how in the world can anyone be free from its penalty? First, it’s important to note that the kind of death Scripture talks about here is … Read more
For am I now trying to persuade people, or God? Or am I striving to please people?If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.Galatians 1:10 Paul was shocked that the Galatians had so quickly deserted God and turned to another gospel, which was no gospel at all, … Read more
…and upon this rock I will build My churchMatthew 16:18 When Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” they told Him that some said He was John the Baptist, and others thought He was Elijah. Still, others said Jeremiah or one of the prophets. And when He asked, … Read more
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.Philippians 1:6 Most believers think of salvation as what happens when they put their faith in Jesus. And with good reason. For as long as I can remember, the church … Read more