“So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. (James 1:21) The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that is planted in the ground and starts out small, but then grows to become the largest of all plants with long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade. (Mark 4:31) We know from the…..
“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13) James reminds us that unless our faith produces good deeds, that it is dead and useless (James 2:17). He tell us that whatever we say or do, to remember that the law that is at work in our life was intended to set us free. So, by your conduct, not only your heart…..
“He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for Him.” Hebrews 9:28b The word salvation here is the Greek word, sōtēría, Strongs# 4991. It means deliverance, preservation and safety. [1] We are told that now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2). The gospel of our salvation (Ephesians 1:13) leads us to fullness of life on earth as well as eternal life. And, in light of this,…..
”And furthermore, it is not angels who will control the future world we are talking about. For in one place the Scriptures say, ‘What are mere mortals that you should think about them, or a son of man that you should care for him? Yet for a little while you made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.’ ‘You gave them authority over all things.’” Now when it says ‘all things,’ it means…..