Dear Ones: The Knowledge you need! These are some of the parting words spoken by the Lord before He ascended into heaven. But these words were recorded by Luke so that this knowledge could be passed on to generations of believers throughout time. When the Holy Spirit comes, He comes bringing power to overcome the…
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We Give You Thanks
Dear Ones: We give You Thanks! In the theme of Thanksgiving, I release these verses to you today. We are in good company when we offer thanks to our God. The 24 elders who sit on their thrones in Heaven worship and raise their voices in thanksgiving to the One Who sits on the Throne.…
Water Baptism
. In this lesson we pursue the study of Water Baptism—one of the principles of the doctrine of Christ as listed in Hebrews 6:1-2. Water baptism is incorporated in the doctrine of baptisms listed in these verses. It’s not just getting wet in a formal religious ceremony. It is much more, a choice to be…
I’ll Trust
Dear Ones: I’ll Trust! Trust is defined as the firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing, confidence or reliance. Here is the rub: Do we trust in the Lord’s integrity? We define integrity as the steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code. However, there is no comparison…
I Will Hope
Dear Ones: I Will Hope! These verses from the Old and the New Testaments are complementary. The psalmist is confessing his hope which causes praise to come forth. In Hebrews we see the explanation of the psalmist’s diligence and praise. Hope and Faith! Faith and Hope! There is power in their synergy. Hope points to…
Faith Toward God
Now on Rumble: Faith Toward God Paul is continuing to move our videos off of YouTube and onto Rumble. In this lesson we pursue the study of Faith Toward God—one of the principles of the doctrine of Christ as listed in Hebrews 6:1-2. Through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the believer’s faith toward God…
The Faithful Love of the Lord
Dear Ones: The Faithful Love of the Lord! Lamentations is not one of the Bible books that is often quoted. But it has golden nuggets that are worth reading. The definition of lament is to mourn or show strong grief. If we look around at the natural circumstances of life we may fall into a…
The Breath of Life
Dear Ones: The Breath of Life! When it came to the creation of man, there was an important difference from the other created earth creatures. Man was unique among all Creation, because God determined to form them in His own image and likeness. The hands of God formed Adam’s body (his earth suit) from the…
Your Presence Satisfies Me
Dear Ones: Your Presence Satisfies Me! The theme of this psalm is: Joy in the Fellowship of God. David penned these verses when he was in the wilderness of Judah. He was running from King Saul’s murderous intentions as an outcast among his own brethren. Yet, he tells God that Your presence satisfies me. David…
Always Give Thanks
Dear Ones: Always give Thanks! A grateful heart in all circumstances is faith in action. Yes, even in the hard times, singing songs of thanksgiving and praise are powerful change activities. The example we have is found in Acts 16:16-40 that tells the story of Paul’s and Silas’ imprisonment in Phillipi. We read in Acts…