Romans 3:30-31 There is only one God, and there is only one way of being accepted by him. He makes people right with himself only by faith, whether they are Jews or Gentiles. Well then, if we emphasize faith, does this mean that we can forget about the law? Of course not! In fact, only…
Tag Archive: salvation
Putting God Between Me and Satan
Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Jeshua [fn] the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD. Satan [fn] was there at the angel’s right hand, accusing Jeshua of many things.And the LORD said to Satan, “I, the LORD, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This…
Choose Joy
Habakkuk 3:17-18 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vine; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be…
Absolute Holiness
Ezekiel 43:12 And this is the basic law of the Temple: absolute holiness! Ezekiel has another vision. In this one he is watching the Temple being measured. My thoughts… this thing is huge! Some of the walls are 8 feet thick!!! Crazy! Anyhow, God enters the Temple (sounding like roaring, rushing waters) and speaks with…
The Valley of Dry Bones
Ezekiel 37:10 So I spoke as he commanded me, and … they all came to life and stood up on their feet – a great army of them. Who says Hollywood has the corner on creepy? Here, Ezekiel is taken to a valley full of old dried bones. First, God pulls the bones together. Then…
Heart of Stone
Ezekiel 36: 26-27 And I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so you will obey my laws…
While I Was Away
The last few days have been hectic so I didn’t get a chance to write. I did, however, read about the destruction of Israel at the end of Jeremiah and begin reading Lamentations, a book of mourning for the destruction of Israel. Kind of depressing, right? There is hope buried in the tears though. Jeremiah…
Jesus Prophesied
Isaiah 53:4-5Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down… But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped and we were healed! Isaiah gave a remarkably accurate prophecy in this chapter. The whole chapter is about Jesus,…
Hearing, Seeing, and Acting
Isaiah 30: 19-23…He will be gracious if you ask for help. He will respond instantly to the sound of your cries…You will see your teacher with your own eyes and you will hear a voice say, “This is the way; turn around and walk here.” Then you will destroy all your silver idols and gold…
