Paul uses an interesting word in Philippians 4:12. The KJV translates it as "instructed." The word means to be initiated into the mysteries, to be initiated into a secret previously veiled. But just what kind of mystery is Paul talking about? He's not speaking of some sort of special knowledge, nor some progressive thinking, nor …
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Unbound and Glorious
Nearly two thousand years ago our King was slaughtered. He was slaughtered by the very ones He created, by the very flesh and blood He held together with the spoken word of His power; and He was crushed by the undiluted wrath of El Shaddai, God Almighty. He was bound by the Romans, for John …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 5, 1:17-20
The last verses of chapter one. In these we see an awestruck John comforted by Jesus Christ, a divine outline for Revelation, and the interpretation of two previously used symbols. VERSE 17-18 "And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, …
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Jesus, Our Veil
"And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent forth into all the earth" [Rev 5:6] From Hebrews 8:5 …
Offering Jesus a Beautiful Garden
Jesus tells us in Luke, "for every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes." Though this statement is fairly obvious, don't pass over it too quickly. We can all appreciate the straight forwardness of what Jesus is saying: no …
Fervent Devotion to Jesus
It is necessary for us to devote ourselves fervently to Jesus: to desire chiefly above all things Him, and to be hot/on fire/zealous for Him. The words of Jesus in Revelation 3 are very strong. Hey says, "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 4, 1:9-16
These eight verses, in alignment with the title of the book, give us a glimpse of the resurrected Christ in heaven. We see the glory and beauty of Jesus from John's own eyes, and from it we can take comfort, encouragement, and hope. VERSE 9 "I John, who also am your brother, and companion in …
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Being a Soldier of Jesus Christ
There are four people in the New Testament scriptures who are specifically mentioned as being soldiers. Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Archippus. Paul gives us many instructions throughout his writings, but only a few passages are specifically linked to warfare. Let's take a look at those. 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 "For though we are walking in the …
The Revelation of Jesus Christ Pt 3, 1:7-8
In these two verses John recounts prophecy regarding Jesus, and Jesus Himself speaks to us, giving five more aspects of His glory for us to behold. VERSE 7 "Behold! He is coming with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all tribes of the earth shall mourn/lament with …
Walking in Truth
What does it mean to walk in truth? We find the phrase in several places in the Bible, but what exactly does it mean; why is it important; and what can we change in our lives to more perfectly, "walk in truth?" King David certainly thought it was important. For on his deathbed he speaks …
Bright And Morning Star 