romans-12:2

Matthew 24:36-25:46 I could hardly believe the letter I was reading. The author of that letter was accusing me of "blatantly dismissing Jesus' very clear demands for investment productivity"! My accuser went on to explain how those who stand before Jesus without a track record of prudent and success... Read More

When it comes to the subject of casting out demons, we are prone to fall into the ditch on either side of the road, either downplaying something that is entirely scriptural, or finding demons behind every bush. As with all biblical topics, the truth is found in the middle of the extremes. Certainly ... Read More

“Sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it” (Gen. 4:7, emphasis added). As was pointed out in the previous chapter, our sanctification is a joint effort on the part of God and ourselves. We grow to be progressively more like Jesus as we cooperate with the Father... Read More

By day he works in a downtown office. He’s a hard worker and has received steady promotions. Everyone likes him. He’s trustworthy and pleasant to be around. A model father of three children, no one would ever suspect his dark secret. By night he stalks through suburban neighborhoods, crouching along... Read More

Through the perfect sacrifice of Jesus Christ the Church has been called out and anointed to be a kingdom of priests. This royal priesthood is much more than merely a religious title. Through the blood of Jesus the believer has not only been forgiven, he has also been given Gods unmerited power to l... Read More

Text: Heb. 13:4; I Cor. 7:1-13 In these days virginity is laughed at by many & couples are living together before marriage--but God says marriage is honorable & the bed undefiled. Sex is not shameful; only perversion or the wrong use of sex is shameful. Gen. 1:31, God's creation...was very good; it ... Read More

Text: Rom. 12:1-2 Let us please open our Bibles to the Book of Romans, chapter 12, verses 1-2... I believe with all my heart that every sincere Christian wants to live and walk in God's perfect will. We often desire to do God's will but are not doing it. We've confessed sin, dealt with self, but dri... Read More

The special spiritual gifts given to the church. They are for edifying and building up the church. They are mentioned in Rom. 12, 1 Cor. 12, and 1 Cor. 14: Word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, distinguishing of spirits, tongues, interpretation of tongues.... Read More

Spiritual gifts are gifts given by Jesus to His church. Spiritual gifts are discussed in 1 Cor. 12 - 14 and Rom. 12. They vary in degree and nature. There are some that are obviously supernatural in the usage: speaking in tongues, discerning of spirits, healing, etc. There are others that are not so... Read More

1. How to Die to Selfishness "For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live."--Romans 8:13 Before we can begin to explore the Biblical principles for self-denial, there are some false notions which must be exposed and remov... Read More