“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 …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in our minds. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If …
Where does discontent and depression come from? Is it possible we understand that God wants us to do something and yet have …
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and we as His slaves. We have a man-centered …
It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …
When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, …
So, Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are …
And when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant at James and John. And Jesus called them to …
And when the ten heard it, they were indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and …
Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …
The Holy Spirit is “the Spirit of adoption” The word adoption in the New Testament means “being placed as an …
What matters the most: Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that …
Imagine being a young woman. You are a virgin. An angel shows up and lets you know you are going …
Obedience is a willingness to submit ourselves to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
Jesus isn’t enamored with our being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on us to be a servant or a …
We know it. Obeying runs against the grain of what we want to do. Jesus demands that we be obedient …
Am I a slave or a servant? Yes! I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid, however, …
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
I am a slave to Jesus. That sounds awkward these days but that is the truth I must know. I …
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
Jesus makes a stunning assessment about slavery. We are slaves of sin. Jesus warns me that continuance in the Word …
Will I turn my back on grace and return to religious rules, regulations and a legalistic culture? What will happen …
It starts with an argument. Who is going to be the greatest. They were sincere. They all thought they would …
The Centurion understood authority. He had slaves. Slaves do what they are told. Do I get this? Do I do …
Am I a servant or am I a slave? I am both. It isn’t an “either/or” issue. I am afraid; …
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
I need to think about this. Am I digging a hole? Jesus has been very kind and caring. Jesus is …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Jesus is clear. I am to be a servant. Jesus shows me the way. Jesus made himself a slave of …
Jesus is my example of the pure model of a true friend, for He laid down His life for His …
God is revealing things. God is in the revealing business. Sometimes it is a little fuzzy at first and then …
Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …
I have a lot to learn from Jesus. Jesus is gentle and shows compassion. Jesus has compassion for those in …
We have lost this incredibly important concept of Jesus as Master and I am His slave. We have a man-centered …
What does God want from me? Listen to His Son Jesus. It is a simple and straightforward challenge. God didn’t …
Jesus wants me to speak strongly. Jesus has a good news message He wants heard and acted on. When I …
It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …
Lord (Master) is a title that signifies Jesus the Messiah’s absolute authority and the basis on which people may know …
Jesus isn’t enamored with my being a leader who serves. Jesus calls on me to be a servant or a …
I can’t deny Jesus. It is very, very dangerous. I have been warned by Jesus. I don’t want Jesus to …
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
Self-control is an issue of my heart. I must not be wishy-washy in my resolve. I must excerpt control of my …
Jesus rules in every case, over everything and everyone. He is the Master. PERIOD! I am His slave. Jesus is …
Jesus was quite explicit about the cost of following Him. Discipleship requires a totally committed life: “Any of you who does …
Am I a Christian or a disciple of Jesus? I need to think this through. It is an important question. …
I want the quality of compassion and generosity in my life. I need to learn how God loves the weak and poor. It is …
A crucifixion is a most painful, cruel and protracted form of execution which involved the victim being roped or nailed …
Jesus is my Master. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. I should be happy with that being enough. This …
Repentance (radically changing my thinking) is of central importance because missing God’s goal (sin) brings God’s judgment. Fellowship with God …
According to the Bible, though, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell …
God answers prayer. Mighty King David knows this in his heart. He has seen lots of trouble. God comes through. …
I am a slave of Jesus. Jesus is my Master (aka Lord). Jesus owns me. I have to be clear about …
There is a lot being said, by “leaders”, about being servant leaders. I have a friend that has written a …
My role is one of a slave. I am a devoted slave of Jesus, the Messiah. Really? Yes, a slave. …
I know. Obeying runs against the grain of what I want to do. Jesus demands that I am an obedient …
How did Paul see himself? Paul saw himself as a slave of Jesus. This is not a fluke. Paul also …
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …
Can Jesus depend on me? There have been many times where He couldn’t. I didn’t step up to the plate, …
The Apostle Paul lays out a basic premise of The Way (της οδου). We are children of God and more …
Jesus is clear about what is important. It is not about being a leader. It is not about who sits …
God gives me so much. Time, resources, relationships and gifts to get His job done. There will be an accounting …
Israel wandered around in the desert, not entering the promised land, for 40 years. Is it they didn’t know where …
I am God’s slave. Jesus is my Master and he owns me. This has happened because of what Jesus did …
Imagine growing up with Jesus as your brother. You saw him up close and personal. I’m thinking you have a pretty …
Is my goal popularity? The Apostle Paul was clear that wasn’t his goal. He knew what his goal was. His …
We have been given an assignment. God has things he wants us to do. Some of that got started with …