“Let the one who boasts, boast in the Master [Jesus].” ~Apostle Paul
This is subtle but significant. Who gets the credit? Who made it happen? There is only one answer. God gets …
Category Archives: God is God
“Laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: Jesus alone is Master. That is it. Jesus is in charge. Jesus is King. Jesus is …
Is Yahweh God?
Yahweh is God. There is no other. Jesus is the way to God. There is no other way. Anyone who …
“Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as slaves of God.” ~Apostle Peter
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in our minds. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
“God is God, the faithful God who maintains covenant loyalty with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” ~Moses
Where is the loyalty? Where is the love? Doesn’t anyone care? God is loyal and God is loving. We can …
“Yahweh [the Lord] is our king; he will save us.” ~Isaiah
What happens when God is charge? We have peace and safety. God keeps us safe. We have nothing to fear. …
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for shalom [welfare] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” ~Yahweh [the Lord}
Our God is great God who cares for us. God is good all the time. God has a plan for …
“Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” ~God
God is God. God made everything, the whole universe. The universe of universes. God is a mighty God. God cares …
Does the scope of Jesus the Messiah’s victory include temptation?
No trial is too great, no temptation is too strong, but that Jesus the Messiah can give us the mercy …
“For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son.” ~Jesus
Jesus demands radical obedience from us but also brings good news. No one is shut out from God. All are …
“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” ~An Angel
When it was time to give birth to Jesus, no one had room for Him. So, Mary did what …
“For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift—not from works, so that no one can boast.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus came to earth in all humility. He left His place of honor with our Father and came to us, …
Was the resurrection of Jesus necessary?
Scripture is clear that all those who believe in Jesus the Messiah will be raised to eternal life just as …
Is the alternative to life and light, death and darkness?
This sad. It breaks God’s heart. There are a lot of people who simply refuse to know God. Despite all …
Is it a problem to oppose the precious stone whom God has exalted — his Son Jesus?
Jesus was constantly getting under the skin of the religious leaders and scholars. At the conclusion of the story Jesus …
“The mystery was made known to me by revelation.” ~Apostle Paul
We all want the “inside scoop”. We know we do. And so here is good news. We have it. We …
“I have not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus has it all together. All the complexity we see. All we don’t understand. Jesus sees …
“So, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of the Messiah [Christ].” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus is talking to us. Jesus is the Messiah and God has put him in charge. We must have faith. …
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ~Jesus
Jesus is not after behavior modification. Jesus wants heart and mind transformation. Jesus wants us to repent. That is …
Are we rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic?
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father …
Is God free to do all he wills?
This is basic but something we must get in our heart and souls. Consider it Theology 101. God can and …
Why Don’t More People Accept the Young-Earth View of Speciation?
Here is some insight from Answers in Genesis. Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry dedicated to enabling …
“Hell is the highest reward that the devil can offer you for being a servant of his.” ~William Ashley (Billy) Sunday
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
Can we trust the judgement of Jesus?
Jesus can be trusted. Jesus doesn’t have a self-serving bone in His body. Jesus only does what He sees the Father doing. …
“The kingdom of God has come upon you.” ~Jesus
Jesus is the King, anointed by the Holy Spirit and in charge of God’s country. Even the demons obey. I …
How did Jesus learn obedience?
The main thing: Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t …
“It is the scripture that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.” ~Jesus
Jesus had a lot to say to the religious scholars and the elites of His day. He still does. Do …
“For the Master your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” ~Moses
I need to take God and His Son Jesus very seriously. There will be a day of judgement. There is …
Are there really atheists?
There are some “real” atheists in that they reject God. There are also many who believe there is a God …
“For all things are possible with God.” ~Jesus
Jesus had been talking with a rich man about some difficult things. He wasn’t willing to give up his possessions …
I do not like bow ties!
Everett Wilson (my dad) and I. I think we may have been at Aunt Gladys’ house in their front yard. …
Can the Holy Spirit transform our lives?
We are new creations in Jesus. We have been transformed. This is clear and this is real. And we all, …
“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” ~Moses
If you think about it, there are a lot of things we do not do well. No point in even …
What does it mean to be led by the Holy Spirit?
This is very instructive. Jesus is immersed in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit led him into …
Does the Holy Spirit form the church?
Through His Holy Spirit, God dwells in the church, the temple of God. God does not dwell in man-made temples, …
Are we living in quiet desperation?
I am resolved to do something out of the ordinary. I commit to living a super-ordinary life in Jesus. I …
“God’s plan for the world stands up, all his designs are made to last.” ~King David
David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme all we want. God …
“But if you’re being led by the Spirit, you’re not under the Law.” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: We have received the mighty power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. God, in His …
“Whether we are at home on earth or away from home and with Him, it is our constant ambition to be pleasing to Him.” ~Apostle Paul
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
“For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.” ~Jesus
I love to believe something that is not true in the world of following Jesus. Of course, it is sad. …
“Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Apostle Peter
Why this is important: it is a historic day in the history of the church of Jesus, our Messiah. He …
Should we be surprised by the amazing courage God gives us?
We serve an amazing God. God is all powerful and gives us the power of the Holy Spirit. God gives …
What happens if we rebel, reject, grieve or blaspheme the Holy Spirit?
Scriptures show that the Holy Spirit will bestow or withdraw blessing according to whether he is pleased by the situation …
How awesome is God?
God gives us power and might. O God, you are so amazing, so awesome. You are terribly beautiful. It just …
Is the Holy Spirit promised by Jesus the Messiah to all who believe?
Jesus promises the stunning power of the Holy Spirit to all who believe in Him. They will be immersed [baptized] …
“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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
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 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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
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 …
“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 …
“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 …
“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 …
Do we believe Jesus is in charge (the Master) and act on it?
Why this is important: God had an old plan before the new one. It was the plan based on following …
What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin?
Why this is important: What gives Jesus the right to speak and act on his Father’s behalf in forgiving sin, …
Can we out dream God?
Can we out dream God? I can’t even come close to out-dreaming God. My mind can’t imagine what He can. …
How does wisdom start?
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …
“To do so no more is the truest repentance.” ~Martin Luther
To do so no more is the truest repentance. ~Martin Luther It is so very easy to fall into …
“The Son gives life to whom he will.” ~Jesus
Jesus makes it clear he has authority, even to give life. King Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to understand this. It is …
“You are the Messiah [Christ], the Son of the living God.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: The Apostle Peter rightly declares the Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one from God. Anointed …
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …
“You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” ~John the baptizer
Jesus challenges us to radically change our way of thinking. Repentance (the original Greek means radically changing our thinking and acting differently) …
“The only significance of life consists in helping to establish the kingdom of God.” ~Count Leo Tolstoy
Why it matters: What is Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about? Knowing he would be present with the disciples for …
“If you board the train of unbelief, you will have to take it all the way to its destination.” ~Anonymous Pastor
Let’s think about the account told by Jesus of a very rich man who lived a life of extreme luxury. …
“I have engraved you on the palms of my hands” ~God
I see it! I lean in. God holds His hand out to me. My name is carved into the palm of …
How will we defend ourselves before God?
Has the problem of missing God’s goal for our life been solved for good? Yes, it has. Our Messiah and …
Is God the same today as He was yesterday?
God is not over the hill. God is not past His prime. He is God. He is great. He is good. …
“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a plan. Stop and think about that. God has a plan. That is stunning but what may feel …
“Do you want to be healed?” ~Jesus
Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed …
What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …
How does God work it all out?
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all. Nor …
Who is reigning now in the kingdom of God?
And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death …
When will the kingdom of God come?
Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is …
“By what authority are you doing these things, or who gave you this authority to do them?” ~Religious elites
Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t have to answer questions. That is shocking to me. I deserve to have my questions …
What is the source of understanding? Does understanding belong to God?
We serve an amazing God. We seek understanding and find it in God. With him is wisdom. But not just …
Was humanity created perfect?
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of …
Is Jesus really in charge of our lives?
I am compelled, by Jesus our Master, to drop everything that takes me away from talking and writing about the …
Where is Jesus now?
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the …
“The greatest story ever told that’s hardly ever told — God.” ~Dare 2 Share
Here it is. The Good News (Gospel) in four minutes. Life is ours. Here is a transcript of the video. …
“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.” ~Author of Hebrews
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who …
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me.” ~Jesus
And then if anyone says to you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah’; or, ‘Behold, He is there’; do not believe him; for false …
“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” ~King David
God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …
Why do we say that “God is God”?
Don’t just go shopping for a god. Gods are not for sale. I swear I’ll never treat god-names like …
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