Grow up
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18
Naturally, we have positive expectations of growth and development ...
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Desiring the pure Word of God
... that you have tasted that the Lord is good." (NIV) 1 Peter 2:1-3
Every day is a fresh beginning for every believer, and we must seek to please the Lord at any cost as we thrive to grow beyond that of ...
Cheered for the Finish (Part Two)
... Instead, he helped guide Mutai to the true finish line. But God does even more for us, patiently offering second chances to do better (2 Peter 3:8-10). We are also reminded that God’s ways are higher than ...
Non-conformism – An accessory of the renewed mindset
... refuse the standards of this world. If there is anything to conform to, it must be God’s word, but even with that, we must grow in the grace and knowledge of God (2 Peter 3:18) and not just be fanatically ...
Set your mind on the things on high
"But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” (ESV) Mark 8:33
We wake ...
Gird up the loins of your mind
“Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind. Be sober and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (NKJV) 1 Peter 1:13
Christians are in the business ...
Will all good people be saved?
... to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.’" (Acts 11:13-14).
Will all good people be saved? The answer is "no," for even ...
Winning Our Spiritual Warfare
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (NIV) 1 Peter 5:8
As Christians, we are in a perpetual battle—a spiritual warfare ...
We have forgiveness
... 13:22). Moses was forgiven and allowed to see the Promised Land (Numbers 27:12). Peter who denied Jesus was forgiven and empowered to preach the 1st Gospel Sermon Converted many souls (Acts 2). Prophet ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
... the world does not see a significant difference in the life of some Christians when compared to those in the world. Notice the strategy for effective evangelism outlined in 1 Peter 2:9-10: “But you are ...