Category Archives: Bible Studies

People often imagine that God is manipulating circumstances in their life to mature, or direct them. God doesn’t use circumstances to create character in the life of believers – He uses the life of His Son in the believer to … Continue reading →

It is tragic that many believers are driven by the same mindset of the unconverted – they think they can earn God’s acceptance through their works. While many understand that it is “not through works we have done” in regards … Continue reading →

Questioning God Romans 8:28 ( KJV ) 28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Often believers find themselves at odds with God … Continue reading →

The following story is told of A.J. Gordon, a convert of J.N. Darby. I find it noteworthy in that in that time it was the dispensationalist who proclaimed salvation by faith alone. Many of the, so-called, evangelists of the day … Continue reading →

Paul, in his prayers for the saints expressed this desire; (Eph 3:16-19) “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; {17} That Christ may … Continue reading →

(Col 3:1) “If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.” It is interesting that this verse begins with “if”. If is a word that speaks to … Continue reading →

The Organic Union We live in an age when individual rights, self-reliance and independence is greatly valued (at least in word if not always in substance). People everywhere are “doing their own thing.” This attitude is also pervasive in the … Continue reading →

In thinking about Galatians 2:20-21 I found the following quote to be particularly relevant and insightful. “The expression of Christian character is not good doing, but God-likeness. If the Spirit of God has transformed you within, you will exhibit divine … Continue reading →