There is a lot of symbolism in the Bible. One metaphor frequently used is that of a tree to represent a person. Jesus used it to teach about how we can observe by a person’s fruits what is inside of them, whether good or bad. Since we can’t see INSIDE of a person, we need […]
The Witnesses (Part Two)
But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace. And count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother […]
The Witnesses (Part One)
martyr (noun): a person who is willing to suffer death for their faith rather than: a) to renounce it, b) to keep silent instead of testifying, or c) to behave in such a way as to damage their witness to firmly-held beliefs. Notice how the word “witness” is part of the definition of “martyr.” If […]
Conversations
I would like to (anonymously) share conversations that I recently had with fellow believers about sharing the truth with others so that we can use this opportunity to examine what the Bible says about the matter. Both of these instances included women who have absolutely beautiful hearts for God—they are saved and show it by […]
Our Conduct
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to […]
Beautiful
This devotional was originally written by me in December, 2014, but not published anywhere until 2016, and then updated in July, 2018 (and deleted the parts of it which had been split up into 20 posts). I have updated it again in December, 2022. The entire article can be downloaded as plain text pdf with […]
Cain’s Offering
Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.” And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD […]
Buy Wisdom
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. Proverbs 23:23 Solomon, who was the wisest man who ever lived (2Chron. 9:22-23), wrote the proverb quoted above. He was a “type” of Jesus in many, but not all, respects. Jesus told the scribes and Pharisees who wanted a sign from Him (to […]
Wisdom From Above
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, […]
The “Ticket”
A couple of weeks ago, I was searching online for the meaning of a Greek word and ran across a blog with an article saying that it is not necessary to continue believing to be saved. The author said that the Greek word used for “believe” does not mean that, and that only a moment […]