“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” (Ephesians 3:20 NLT) “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 172: “Eternal Life: Don’t leave home without it.” Part 4: What, if anything, should I expect to be different in my experience of “eternal life” before and after the grave?
“For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!” (2 Corinthians 6:2 BSB) “Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 171: “Eternal Life: Don’t leave home without it.” Part 3: When does “eternal life” begin?
“Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel [f]of the kingdom of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (Mark 1:14-15 NKJV) “As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 170: “I am a “Super Senior Saint!”
“For with God nothing will be impossible.” (Luke 1:37 NKJV) “For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NLT) “But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 169: “Whatever I do should be done by faith as unto the Lord.”
“Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,” (Colossians 3:23 BSB) “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 NLT) “Everything is… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 168: “Where the rubber meets the road.”
“He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death.” (Psalm 107:20 NLT) “He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases.” (Psalm 103:3 NLT) “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 167: “Kingdom Fitness includes spirit, soul, and body.”
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” (Psalm 119:11 NKJV) “Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:” (Psalm 103:2 NKJV) “Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 166: “Eternal Life: Don’t leave home without it.” Part 2: What is “eternal life”? (continued)
“And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” (1 John 2:25 BSB) “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 NKJV) “And because of his glory… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 165: “Eternal Life: Don’t leave home without it.” Part 1: What is “eternal life”?
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 BSB) “And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 164: “The Word is alive and powerful!”
“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” (Hebrews 4:12 NLT) “So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless,… Continue reading