These things saith… Knowing Jesus and forming a real-to-life relationship with Him should be the focus of our lives as Christians. The Revelation of Jesus Christ begins with seven letters, and within these letters, Jesus opens with statements that reveal important truths about who He is. With help from the Holy Spirit, we can betterContinue reading “These Things Saith He: Closing Thoughts from The Author”
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Rejoice not when your enemy falls.
I remember many times when I would think about the destruction of the wicked and the judgement of God with much gladness. On one hand, we know that everything God does is good and just, and this includes His vengeance. Maybe there is a time to rejoice. When enemies fall, Jesus is often exalted. RejoicingContinue reading “Rejoice not when your enemy falls.”
Unto the Angel of the Church of the Laodiceans
14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither coldContinue reading “Unto the Angel of the Church of the Laodiceans”
The Spirit’s Message to the Laodiceans
“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither coldContinue reading “The Spirit’s Message to the Laodiceans”
Jesus is the Faithful and True Witness.
“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God (Revelation 3:19).” “He shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge theContinue reading “Jesus is the Faithful and True Witness.”
Which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind.
One thing that frustrates me the most is when my words or actions or are misinterpreted for evil when I intended them for good. This seems to happen a lot, so it must be that I am terrible at communication. I know that can be the case. Other times, I wonder if the misinterpretations areContinue reading “Which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind.”
Love That Surpasses Understanding
One of the things that I’ve read about in scripture is “peace that surpasses understanding.” That is something that I hope for, and I have experienced this peace in varying measures at times–though not at all as consistently as I’d like. There are many things that chip away at our peace. For some, relationship problemsContinue reading “Love That Surpasses Understanding”
Does Anyone Have Faith?
For most of my life, I thought that everyone was a Christian because most people said that they were. I grew up in a family of people who said they were Christian. The people I went to school with were Christians. It was rare to hear of someone who did not believe in Jesus. Now,Continue reading “Does Anyone Have Faith?”
Jesus is True.
“To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.” [i] There are many kinds of truth, but there is only one truth that saves mankind, and this is He who isContinue reading “Jesus is True.”
These Things Saith He Unto the Angel of the Church in Pergamos
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was myContinue reading “These Things Saith He Unto the Angel of the Church in Pergamos”
Jesus Alone 