james-4:3

Galatians 5:19-21 - Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are [these]; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, (Read More...) James 4:1-17 - From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? (Read More...) Ephe... Read More

John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Psalms 66:18 - If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]: James 4:3 - Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume [it] upon your lusts. 1 Joh... Read More

We've now completed our study of Jesus' major statements regarding stewardship. If you're still reading, you've probably made some very significant stewardship decisions. Yet the flow of the world and most of the church may well be tempting you to wonder if you are out of your mind. Let me assure yo... Read More

"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return." — Jesus (Luke 6:38). The primary reason that Scripture is misinterpreted is because context is ignored. ... Read More

To build up. In the Christian context it means to strengthen someone, or be strengthened, in relationship to God, the Christian walk, and holiness. As Christians, we are to "let all things be done for edification" (1 Cor. 14:26). We are edified by the Word of God (Acts 20:32) and by love (1 Cor. 8:1... Read More

EVENING THOUGHTS or DAILY WALKING WITH GOD JUNE 1. "Howbeit you are just in all that is brought upon us; for you have done right, but we have done wickedly." Neh. 9:33 IT would be incorrect to suppose that the chastisements of our heavenly Father were in themselves pleasant and desirable. They are n... Read More

CHAPTER 2 THE OLDEST INSTITUTION God designed marriage as the foundational element of all human society. Before there was a Church, a government, a school, or a business, God formally instituted marriage. God created man and placed him in a Garden. Because it was not good that man was alone, God too... Read More

Text: Matt 6:1-8 In Matthew Chapter 5 our Lord refutes the Pharisees' legalistic and twisted interpretations of the Law of Moses. As we enter Chapter 6 He corrects and purifies our motives in the service of God, in alms-giving and in praying. "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be see... Read More

13. Many people fail because they attempt to obey the indirect commands directly. If a person tries to fulfill a command without first receiving the results of a promise they will fail. For example no person will ever choose to love God directly without receiving the results of the promise first. Th... Read More

Everything that God offers mankind is in the form of a promise. Salvation, itself is based on Gods free gift and promise to us. The gift of Christ is now fully available to anyone who will take hold of the promise by faith. Without receiving the promises of God, salvation is totally impossible. 2 Pe... Read More