Source: Stephanie Date: 01-17-1999 If the sun wasn't created until day 4 of creation, where did the light come from that illumined the earth and the vegetation? Answer: Rev. 22:5 5 And there shall no longer be any night; and they shall not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of [...]
25Nov09
Book Notes – Screwtape Letters
Book notes/excerpts from Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Letter VII Article #: 5 “All extremes, except extreme devotion to the Enemy, are encouraged.” — Screwtape
10Nov09
The Death of Enmity
Ephesians 2:13-16 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall, 15 by abolishing in His flesh the enmity, which is [...]
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8Nov09
I am Crucified with Christ
“IF, WHILE WE SEEK TO BE JUSTIFIED IN CHRIST, IT BECOMES EVIDENT THAT WE OURSELVES ARE SINNERS, DOES THAT MEAN THAT CHRIST PROMOTES SIN? ABSOLUTELY NOT! IF I REBUILD WHAT I DESTROYED, I PROVE THAT I AM A LAWBREAKER. FOR THROUGH THE LAW I DIED TO THE LAW SO THAT I MIGHT LIVE FOR GOD. [...]
8Nov09
Not Under Law, Under Grace
Romans 6:11-14 IN THE SAME WAY, COUNT YOURSELVES DEAD TO SIN BUT ALIVE TO GOD IN CHRIST JESUS. THEREFORE DO NOT LET SIN REIGN IN YOUR MORTAL BODY SO THAT YOU OBEY ITS EVIL DESIRES. DO NOT OFFER PARTS OF YOUR BODY TO SIN, AS INSTRUMENTS OF WICKEDNESS, BUT RATHER OFFER YOURSELVES TO GOD, AS [...]
7Nov09
The Source of a Pure Heart
Psalm 51:10-12 CREATE IN ME A PURE HEART, O GOD, AND RENEW A STEADFAST SPIRIT WITHIN ME. DO NOT CAST ME FROM YOUR PRESENCE OR TAKE YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FROM ME. RESTORE TO ME THE JOY OF YOUR SALVATION AND GRANT ME A WILLING SPIRIT, TO SUSTAIN ME.
2 Timothy 2:22-23 22 Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
6Nov09
Walk by the Spirit
Source: Galatians 5:16-18 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that [...]