“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13 BSB) “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1 NKJV) “For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 199: “Divine Tension”
Here is a “divine tension” exposed in Scripture… …Angels announcement of the birth of Christ:“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:14) …Jesus speaking to his disciples:“Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 198: “Therefore I Say” Part 2
“For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘be removed and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” (Mark 11:23 NKJV) “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…” (Proverbs… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 197: “Therefore I Say”
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NKJV) “Death and life are in the power of the… Continue reading
Eric’s Life lesson # 196: “Renewed Youth Don’t leave home without it!”
“Who satisfies your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:5 NKJV) “But those who wait for the LORD [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength, and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 195: “The Art of Confrontation”
“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?’ ‘No Lord,’ she said. And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” (John 8:11 NLT) “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 194: “A Revolutionary Thought”
“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these he has given us His precious and magnificant promisises, so that through them we may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 193: “Can You See Me Now?” (Peering through the Looking Glass of “Image”) Part 6 “Image of Others”
“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.” (Luke 6:35 NLT) “If you really fulfill the… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 192: “Can You See Me Now?” (Peering through the Looking Glass of “Image”) Part 5 “Image of Me”
“Jesus replied, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’? If he called them gods to whom the word of God came-and Scripture cannot be broken-then what about the One whom the father sanctified and sent into the world? How then can you accuse me of blasphemy for stating that… Continue reading
Eric’s Life Lesson # 191: “Can You See Me Now?” (Peering through the Looking Glass of “Image”) Part 4 “Image of God” – Jesus is Perfect Theology
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews13:8 BSB) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1 BSB) “So Jesus answered them by saying, “the Son can do nothing of Himself [of His own accord], unless it is something He sees… Continue reading