Category Archives: pride

Grace Series: Salvation, The Gift of God (Grace through Faith)

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves” (Ephesians 2:8a). The word “for” (gar) points backwards.  The gentiles, before salvation, were dead in trespasses and sins [Ephesians 2:1 (“you” refers to the gentiles.  See … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Grace, Plan of salvation, pride, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Are We Tempted? ( Part one)

In medicine, the more that is known about how a disease is contracted, the better prepared one is to avoid it. In security, the more one understands how the employees or customers steal, the more prepared the company is to … Continue reading

Posted in Love, Man, pride, Sin, Temptation, Textual study, Word Study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Parables: Prayer

“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray?   In the name of Christ our Savior, did you sue for loving favor as a shield today? When you met with great temptation, did you think to pray?  … Continue reading

Posted in Parables, Prayer, pride, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Acts of Worship – Proffer of Prayer (part 2)

 Prayer is to be a constant part of a Christian life (Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).  It is also to be a part of the worship assembly (Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 14:14-17; 1 Timothy … Continue reading

Posted in Prayer, pride, Word Study, worship | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

“The Just Shall Live by Faith”

“Living by faith, in Jesus above, Trusting, confiding in His great love; From all harm safe in His sheltering arms, I’m living by faith and feel no alarm.”  (Song: Living By Faith,  James Wells). The Bible says, “the just (righteous ASV/NASB) … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, Phrase Study, pride, Textual study | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment