Monthly Archives: December 2017

The Commands of Jesus

It is fascinating to search the words of Jesus for discovering His direct commands to the world and to His followers. I have set them out below. This is not an exhaustive list, but the majority of them are there. … Continue reading

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Suffering

Suffering, what is it? There are two types of suffering, mental and physical. Anguish, distress, torment of mind, no sense of peace; these  are aspects of mental suffering. With physical suffering there is the experience of pain. Over long periods … Continue reading

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Faith

My New King James Version Bible has 291 references to the word, ‘faith’. That indicates faith is an important aspect of God’s Word, but what is faith? Perhaps the best definition can be found in Hebrews 11:1 ‘Now faith is … Continue reading

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“Work Out Your Own Salvation”

What is ‘salvation’? Jesus, the Saviour, came to earth as a little babe (Luke 2:7) to bring us peace with God. Basically, ever since the fall of Adam, all people have been tainted with his sin. Essentially, sin is disobedience … Continue reading

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Imitators of Christ

Jesus does not want us to be clones, but He does want us to be like Him. After all, that’s why He came to earth. He came to gather a people who would be like Him (1 John 3:2); a … Continue reading

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Christian Love

The word ‘love’ means different things to different people, and the title of this article would suggest there is a certain sort of love that can be identified as ‘Christian Love’. I believe this to be true. Before Christ came … Continue reading

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God’s Unified Kingdom

Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews, but now My kingdom is not from here.” (John 18:36) … Continue reading

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Hostility towards Christians

Ever since Jesus established His kingdom in the hearts and minds of those He loves, there has been hostility towards them. (Mark 13:9) Just as Jesus experienced hostility, even hatred leading to His death, (Matthew 27:26-44) so too, those who … Continue reading

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Procrastination – A Tool of Satan

‘Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads … Continue reading

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Friendship in Christ

‘No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.’ … Continue reading

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