Before I explain why those who say “you should tithe where you are fed” get it wrong, I need to remind you of what the church is and why it matters to God. To do that, let’s take a look at:Acts 20:28 (AMP)Take care and be on guard for yourselves and for the whole flock … [Read more…]
I AM FREE FROM FAILURE for “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13) I AM FREE FROM WANT for “my God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19) I AM FREE FROM FEAR for “God hath not given us the spirit … [Read more…]
IN JESUS, YOU ARE A WINNER2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV) Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. IN JESUS, YOU ARE ADEQUATE2 Corinthians 3:4-6 (NKJV) 4 And we have such trust through Christ toward God. 5 Not that … [Read more…]
“It’s impossible”God says: “All things are possible”Luke 18:27 (NKJV) But He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”Mark 9:23 (NKJV) Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” “I’m too tired”God says: “I give you rest”Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to Me, … [Read more…]
*Scripture references on healing 1 Corinthians 3:21b-23 (Message)21b Everything is already yours as a gift— 22 Paul, Apollos, Peter, the world, life, death, the present, the future—all of it is yours, 23 and you are privileged to be in union with Christ, who is in union with God. Romans 10:17 (NKJV)So then faith comes by … [Read more…]
*personalized and adapted Galatians 1:4 (NLTse)Jesus gave his life for my sins, just as God my Father planned, in order to rescue me from this evil world in which I live. It was God’s plan for Jesus to give his life for all my sin; past, present and future. He did it to also rescue me from the personal consequence of my sin, which includes sickness and disease. 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV)who … [Read more…]
Among the many controversies in Christendom today, one which stands out is what many refer to as “hyper-grace” (or ultra-grace). The alleged conclusion is that these doctrines teach an excessive form of God’s grace, thus apparently encouraging careless and sinful living since they supposedly make light of and disregard God’s old covenant law and commandments. … [Read more…]
(Scripture underline and bold emphasis ours) Hebrews 8:7 (NLT) If the first covenant had been faultless, there would have been no need for a second covenant to replace it. So we see that God himself found fault with the old covenant and thus annulled it and introduced a new covenant to replace it! — Why? In short, because the old covenant depended on the individual’s … [Read more…]
John 3:16 (NKJV)For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. We can conclude from this portion of Scripture is that: God loves everyone, not just the believer. All are included in His redemptive work. All qualify for redemption … [Read more…]
