Grace Gems for DECEMBER 2004 Building air-castle upon air-castle! (John MacDuff, "Thoughts for the Quiet Hour", 1895) He who goes about whining all day long about some imaginary drawbacks in the sphere which Providence has assigned him--when all the while he is situated so much better than thousands... Read More
The Training Corral (The Five Avenues God Uses) The Need of Balance God’s training corral consists of five important areas that, when brought together, will result in a parent’s ability to train up a child according to his or her way. These are dedication, love, teaching, example, and discipline. So... Read More
John 6:15-21 “Apprehending that for which we were apprehended.” See Phil. 3:12 “Grasping the purpose for which Christ grasped me.” J.B. Phillips The miracle of Christ walking on the sea to rescue His troubled and toiling disciples is the fifth of the eight sign-miracles described in John’s Gospel. I... Read More
When we are given a command by God, we shouldn’t have to ask the reasons why. The simple fact that God has commanded it ought to be enough for us. However, God in his mercy has given us a number of reasons why we should obey the doctrine of nonaccumulation. It keeps our heart on things above For whe... Read More
APPENDIX THE COMMANDS OF CHRIST ON THE USE OF POSSESSIONS Maybe you feel that this book has been dominated by man’s opinion rather than by what the Bible really says. Just in case that is true, I’ve included this Appendix, made up almost entirely of New Testament verses that deal with the subject of... Read More
"Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities." (Isaiah 33:20) Without making any remarks upon the context, I shall immediately begin with the passage read as a text; and in doing so I do not intend to say anything upon Zion literally, but shall speak to you of Zion in a spiritual sense; and I mean, ... Read More
Discernment Desperately Needed for End Times When false signs and miracles occur will we be able to see below the surface and discern or will we be deceived? DISCERNMENT -for End Times . A Critical Need for These Times Several days before New Year’s day, 2002, I sensed the Lord asking me what I part... Read More
2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Psalms 34:17-20 - [The righteous] cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth ... Read More
Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 1 Timothy 4:12 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Colossians 3... Read More
Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Luke 6:38 - Give, and it s... Read More
Grace Gems for DECEMBER 2004
The Training Corral
Reaching Capernaum
11 (The Doctrine of Nonaccumulation) THE “WHY” OF NONACCUMULATION
23 (The Doctrine of Nonaccumulation) APPENDIX
Zion, The City of Solemnities
Discernment
Bible Verses On Affliction
Bible Verses On Being a Good Example
Bible Verses On Blessings