Part II The Apostle Paul boldly stated, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Romans...

Part I The term “in Christ” is illuminated when you consider its different connotations. This word describes our position in Christ (imputed righteousness) before the Father, it describes our authority in the name of...

Part II Jesus told us many things about who we are in Him if we abide in Him and His words abide in us (John 15:7), but He could not tell His disciples “many things” at that time. Jesus knew they would not understand...

Part I All the New Testament covenant promises and blessings are available to those who are in covenant with Christ. Another way of saying this is that the promises and blessings are for those who are “in...

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? (Numbers 23:19) Does God keep his word? Can...

Part II “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 These words of David prompt us to ask ourselves the question, “Do I love the law of the Lord?” Do I feel the same passion toward God’s Word...

Part I You may have heard it said of someone, “He got on the wrong side of the law.” This means that the person began acting in ways that were contrary to the civil law and was judged to be “guilty” of different...

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. (Matthew 11:29-30) Immediately after Jesus invites us to...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Do you ever feel like the weight of the load is too much to carry? Whether it is work, studies, family responsibilities,...

We saw last time that our heart consists of our belief system. It includes our innermost thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and affections. It is what we believe to be true and is the seminal force behind our words and...

As you read the New Testament, Jesus’ focus on the heart becomes very clear. The kingdom of God is a kingdom of the heart and only the “pure in heart” will “see God” (Matthew 5:8). Jesus preached, “Repent for the...

Then Jesus said unto them, “Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.” (Matthew 16:6) As we comprehend and walk in the blessings and authority we have “in Christ” we must be very mindful...

Part II The Apostle Paul boldly stated, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek” (Romans...

Part I The term “in Christ” is illuminated when you consider its different connotations. This word describes our position in Christ (imputed righteousness) before the Father, it describes our authority in the name of...

Part II Jesus told us many things about who we are in Him if we abide in Him and His words abide in us (John 15:7), but He could not tell His disciples “many things” at that time. Jesus knew they would not understand...

Part I All the New Testament covenant promises and blessings are available to those who are in covenant with Christ. Another way of saying this is that the promises and blessings are for those who are “in...

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? (Numbers 23:19) Does God keep his word? Can...

Part II “O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” Psalm 119:97 These words of David prompt us to ask ourselves the question, “Do I love the law of the Lord?” Do I feel the same passion toward God’s Word...