“And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight— if … Continue reading Holy, Unblameable, Unreproveable
Celsus supposes that men “discharge the duties of life until they are loosened from its bonds,” when, in accordance with commonly received customs, they offer sacrifices to each of the gods recognised in the state; and he fails to perceive the true duty which is fulfilled by an earnest piety. For we say that he truly discharges the duties of life who is ever mindful who is his Creator, and what things are agreeable to Him, and who acts in all things so that he may please God. Again, Celsus wishes us to be thankful to these demons, imagining that … Continue reading God matters
The reason why somebody does the same good act seems to matter. Is a person a good person if that person’s reason for the good he/she is doing is not good? It seems that a person can be declared good before God if they are doing good in harmony with their Creator, rather than in opposition to Him. If one’s deeds are done out of love for God and not in rebellion against Him, then that person may be considered good in God’s eyes. Maybe this is one reason why God says that all our righteousness is as filthy rags … Continue reading The Pastor that loves everybody but his own family
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” – John 12:32-33 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that … Continue reading The center of our hearts
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” – Jesus Matthew 11:28-30 Translated into shoegaze: “Drift toward Me, all you who are blurred and heavy with the static of sin and of the world, and I will drown out the noise for you. Let your weight dissolve into My feedback; soak in the hum of My … Continue reading All ye that are heavy laden
“Thus you shall say to them: “The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth shall perish from the earth and from under these heavens.” – Jeremiah 10:11 “[1] Blessed is he who considers the poor; The Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. [2] The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive, And he will be blessed on the earth; You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. [3] The Lord will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed. [4] I said, “Lord, be merciful … Continue reading Thus you shall say
What a neat testimony! God bless… Did you know that the Biblical writings from the BC (BCE) predicted a coming “Servant/Messiah” who would bring God’s word to the nations world over? Did you know that Jesus claimed to be that … Continue reading 70 years after the martyrdom of 3 missionaries in Ecuador
“O Yahweh, You showed favor to Your land; You returned the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah. You withdrew all Your fury; You turned back from Your burning anger. ¶Turn … Continue reading Where Righteousness and Peace kiss
Origen 225AD translated by Grok Only one God has proclaimed to the world His perfectly balanced justice and goodness in one picture that can only be seen at the foot of the cross. Based, balanced, sincere, just, real, enduring, outlasting … Continue reading True divine greatness
Trust Jesus. Fear and love God, for there is no greater lover and protector of your soul than He. Continue reading Fear God. Trust Jesus!
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