“There is no way to kill a man’s righteousness but by his own consent.” ~John Bunyan
God is passionately in love with us. God’s love is not just an average run of the mill kind of love. …
Author Archives: Michael Wilson
Are we jumping on others failures when we do the same things?
How do I want to be treated? With respect. With understanding. I like to be given the benefit of the …
Let us be a blessing. Say a good word to someone now. Make someone’s day.
We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of …
Are we willing to cry aloud to God?
Why this is important: My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and …
“That which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.” ~Apostle Paul
There are many mysteries with God. But His reality is plain enough. All anyone must do is open their eyes. …
Will we rebel or obey?
Why this is important: Jesus is perfectly aligned with His Father, God. That is the source of His power. Jesus challenges …
Does the Holy Spirit give boldness in preaching and witnessing?
Good news: God wants us to be bold in spreading the good news of Jesus. What is His plan? To …
What is the Wrath of God?
We all love to think of the love of God. We relish His goodness, love, mercy, grace, patience, and peace. …
“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
We worry about tomorrow. We regret yesterday. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenged us to pray, “give us this …
“It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today.” ~Moses
There are a lot of things all of us can focus on. We have a choice to make. I have …
Are we on board with the new plan of Jesus?
I need to get on board with what God wants. It is never about me. It is always about God. …
What is the job God has for us to do?
The job at hand: My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? …
Will we choose the God of love or the God of judgement?
God loves us. That is so very powerful. This passage is the most popular in the Bible. And with good …
Is the gift of the Spirit for all believers?
I believe, based on the word of God, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is for all believers. Having …
How should we see the unity of God and His individual characteristics? Is “God God”?
When we look at who God is, we should always think holistically. The parts (characteristics or attributes) are important. Whenever …
“I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah and our Master, challenges us to understand what is remarkable about this powerful life in the Spirit …
Are we ready for the harvest?
Jesus knows things we do not. He challenges us to wake up. He looks out and does not just see …
Who is the Holy Spirit?
It is a pretty basic question. Who is the Holy Spirit? What would our answer be? I know there are …
Why is it important to understand how God shows His power through miracles?
Jesus is clear in His message to us. There is no wiggle room at all. It is all about loving …
Is the wrath of God currently being revealed in our culture?
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I have been chronicling, for a long time, the evil that is rampant in our culture. …
What kind of sacrifice is pleasing to God?
I really meant to, but I just got overwhelmed with everything else on my to do list and all the …
Are we properly remembering Jesus?
It is Friday, immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day on which Jesus was crucified. The …
Are we behaving in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity?
Why this is important: Paul depended on Jesus and the Holy Spirit to speak about the Good News. He depended …
“Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God!” ~King David
King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …
“The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying.” ~Samuel Chadwick
R.A. Torrey lamented the average believer’s indifference to prayer by writing: How little time the average Christian spends in prayer! …
“You cannot serve God and money.” ~Jesus
Who will I serve? It is a stunning question. Jesus now explains that behind the choice between two treasures (where I …
“God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” ~Apostle Paul
The role of the Holy Spirit: Sanctification is an important part of our lives as followers of Jesus. The Holy …
“So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth.” ~Jesus
Powerful message from Francis Chan. Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, requires one thing. We must be obedient God. That is …
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men.” ~Apostle Paul
We all know GOD exists. Sure, there are some atheists, but they are really kidding themselves. So, let us not …
“Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.” ~Jesus
Love is not something God does. Love is something God is. Greater love has no one than this, that one …
“My speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: It is so easy to fall into the trap of thinking we are wise. We study …
“The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect.” ~Apostle James
What kind of legacy do I want to leave my children? What is the most important thing I can do? …
“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus
Jesus can ask us direct and stunning questions. Imagine you have been an invalid and crippled for 38 years. Now …
“If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised the Messiah Jesus from the dead will also give life …” ~Apostle Paul
Imagine this: The Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead, dwells in us. That is stunning. Consider the power …
“These will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” ~Jesus
Does Jesus get angry and upset? Jesus the Messiah shows controlled emotion arising from his unswerving opposition to evil and …
“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …
“Have I been with you for so long a time, and yet you have not come to know Me?” ~Jesus
Jesus has a question for Philip. Jesus called Philip to be a disciple as he (Jesus) was leaving Bethany after being baptized …
“I will; be clean from your leprosy” ~Jesus
Why this is important: We have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has …
Have we become virtual pneumaphobiacs [fear of the Holy Spirit]?
Does your church teach and preach on the power of the Holy Spirit? I have been to some churches where …
“I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction.” ~Apostle Paul
There is boundless joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …
“As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” ~Jesus
Family is extremely important in the Bible, both in a physical sense and in a spiritual sense. The foundation of …
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” ~An Angel
Jesus the anointed King and Messiah’s ministry of forgiveness was foretold. God has a plan. God executes it in His …
“Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” ~Apostle James
Clearly, I am to be pure. It is a matter of the heart. Purity means to be “clean, blameless, unstained …
“You of little faith, why did you doubt?” ~Jesus
Why worry? God has a plan. God is working his plan. We can trust in Him. He is in an …
“The precepts of Yahweh [the Lord] are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Yahweh [the Lord] is pure, enlightening the eyes.” ~King David
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit.” ~Apostle Peter
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
“I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” ~Jesus
Jesus, the Messiah, and my Master, walks over to me. He reaches out His hand. Slowly He wipes away my …
“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” ~Apostle James
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around, I can see …
Is it dangerous for a mainline denominational church to allow for the possibility of miraculous gifts today?
The charismatic continuationist position is gaining traction in our churches today. This is true all over the world. And, there …
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in the Messiah Jesus.” ~Apostle Paul
True love is forgiving: God loves me so He forgives me for missing His goal (aka sin) for my life. …
“So thick-headed! So slow-hearted!” ~Jesus
Jesus is resurrected to an incorruptible body after having been crucified. It is three days after His death. He is …
“Rejoice, favored one; the Master is with you!” ~Angel Gabriel
Mary did not know it yet, but she needed encouragement. God has a wonderful way of building us up before …
“May he vindicate the afflicted of the people, save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.” ~King David
Special praise goes to Jesus for vindicating the penitent and the needy who have no human champions. All God’s ways …
“Therefore, let the one who thinks he stands watch out that he does not fall.” ~Apostle Paul
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
“Since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us …” ~Author of Hebrews
God has been talking to me a long time. I can go back. Dr. Pirtle spoke the word of God …
A tribute to my dad, a defender of freedom and independence. Born on the fourth of July 1919.
My dad, Everett Wiley Wilson, was born on Independence Day (July 4) in 1919. This is a photo of him …
“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever. Amen.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is my Master. Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus has always been with God. Jesus is the Son …
“Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” ~Jesus
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants us to have joy. …
Do Cessationists and Continuationists (Charismatics and Pentecostals) Need Each Other?
I have been reluctant to speak out too much on this. I stick to scripture and what it has to …
“Whoever does the will of God abides forever.” ~Apostle John
It is hard to remember some days that this life is noticeably short. Then other days it comes home to …
“Give me such love for God and men, as will blot out all hatred and bitterness.” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Our heavenly Father is magnificent. There are no boundaries to His greatness. I stand in awe of His great power. …
“There is no one who will perform a miracle in My name, and be able soon afterward to speak evil of Me.” ~Jesus
We love to form groups. Even early on, the disciples had figured out who was in and who was out. …
“When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is first in my life. Jesus is preeminent. Jesus comes before anything else. Let it be so! The word preeminence is …
“This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” ~God
I believe that Jesus, God’s anointed King (aka Messiah) is God’s Holy Son. Jesus is God’s Son in that He …
“This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” ~Jesus
Do you like hints? They can be a little frustrating, but they can also be fun. They can also be …
“I am one of those who would rather sink with faith than swim without it.” ~Stanley Baldwin
God is talking to us. Just like Jesus did with Peter when Jesus was walking on the water in the …
What are we to think of spiritual gifts from the Holy Spirit in the church today?
The Apostle Paul lays out a great summary in his letter to the Corinthians. The purpose of these gifts of …
“For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things.” ~Apostle Paul
I am a case study in what God can do. I had turned my back on Jesus. I had rebellious …
Can human beings stand against God’s will?
I think most of us struggle with the “will of God”. God is God. What God wants is going to …
“Because you’re tepid and neither hot nor cold, I’m about to vomit you out of my mouth.” ~Jesus
This is not pretty. Jesus is serious. Jesus is speaking to the church. In this case it was Laodicea. Is …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …
“Be rejoicing in the Lord always. Again I’ll say, be rejoicing.” ~Apostle Paul
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …
Is there good news for the wicked God-haters and God-deniers?
There are ungodly and unrighteous people. They are evil. They have rejected God and His Son Jesus, the anointed King …
“You are in the Messiah Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: I avoid some things because they sound very geeky and smack of theology. Jesus talks about …
“You greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of the beauty of God.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by …
“Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.” ~King Solomon
Old age is generally held in honor and the aged in society are to be respected. Because of the wisdom …
“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of the Messiah.” ~Apostle Paul
Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” 20 And He said …
“The man who cannot control himself becomes absurd when he wants to rule over others.” ~Isaac Arama
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
“It is for freedom that the Messiah has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: This spirit of slavery was rampant within the Jewish culture when Jesus came to earth. He …
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!” ~King David
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
“I am the truth” ~Jesus
Consider this: Truth is not what makes people feel good. Jesus knows this. Jesus knows truth because He knows the Father …
“It [the report on Southern Baptist Church on sexual abuse] is an apocalypse.” ~Russell Moore
Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
I have been a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. The big and revolting news of…
“In essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” ~St. Augustine
News flash. God can handle things with out my help!! God doesn’t need me to correct believers. This can be very …
“But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.” ~Apostle Paul
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and we as His slaves. We have a man-centered …
“Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: When we exhibit the kindness of God, we are tender, benevolent, and useful to others. Every …
“I find nothing wrong here. He seems harmless enough to me.” ~Pilate
Why this is important: Jesus is being tried. He has been arrested. When it was morning, the religious elites and …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying …
“In fact, the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the agreement of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new agreement is established on better promises.” ~Author of Hebrews
In the scriptures, a covenant (agreement) is between God and His people or certain specific individuals, like me. The fulfilment …
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Jesus has a real focus. Jesus is going to do what God wants Him to. I need to get the …
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” ~Angel of God
Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …
“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus
The main thing: Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously …
“But do you suppose this, O man, when you pass judgment on those who practice such things and do the same yourself, that you will escape the judgment of God?” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing about the main thing: There was a problem among the early group of disciples in Corinth. It …
“Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities.” ~Apostle Paul
The main thing: God is God. God is in control. I don’t get that some days. What about that jerk …
“The pearl of justice is found in the heart of mercy.” ~St Catherine of Siena
Why this is important: Justice is a term used for what is right or “as it should be.” Justice is …
“Why do you think evil in your hearts?” ~Jesus
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On this site we explore the tools Jesus gives us to work out our faith in…
“Every revelation of God is a demand, and the way to knowledge of God is by obedience.” ~William Temple
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said, “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
“Baptism points back to the work of God, and forward to the life of faith.” ~J. Alec Motyer
Jesus the Messiah was baptized by John: Jesus sets the example for us and was baptized by John. God is …
A tribute to my mother (Dorothy Wilson — 1922 – 1967)
Mothers are so special to us. Of course, my mother is no different. My mother, Dorothy Mae Frey was born …
“You say that I am.” ~Jesus
Here is the good news! Jesus is the Son of God. Everyone who encounters Him comes away knowing it. It moves …
Jesus Quotes and God Thoughts 