Ernie Kuenzli

The Importance of Self-Control

1 week ago

Slow to Anger “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” (Proverbs 16:32, KJV. Other citations are from the New American Standard Bible, unless otherwise noted.) — Ernie Kuenzli The theme text above highlights the importance of ruling our spirit. To do this, one must exercise self-control. Doing so is one way the Christian guards the heart because it ensures that the inner life is not ruled by […]

The LORD Our Righteousness

November 1, 2024

The Foundation of God’s Throne “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Lovingkindness and truth go before You” (Psalms 89:14, Scriptures from NASB unless noted). — Ernie Kuenzli As one of God’s four attributes, righteousness is synonymous with our Heavenly Father. The entire plan of salvation is a testimony of His righteousness, in dealing with both the angelic and earthly creation. Righteousness is translated from the Hebrew word tsedaqah (Strong’s 6666) which means justice, righteousness in government, as God’s attribute, […]

Joseph, A Type for Spiritual Growth

May 1, 2024

From Servant to Ruler “Now do not be grieved or angry with yourselves, because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5, scriptures from NASB, unless otherwise noted). — Ernie Kuenzli Joseph was a remarkable individual, being a picture of Jesus and an example worthy of emulation by the followers of Christ. The scriptures do not tell us precisely how Joseph’s stellar character was developed, only how it was manifested in the various experiences he […]

The Resurrection of Jesus

March 1, 2024

An Open Tomb “Behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it” (Matthew 28:2, Scriptures from NASB unless otherwise noted). — Ernie Kuenzli Before it began to dawn toward the first day of the week: “Behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it. (3) And his appearance […]

Servants of God by Knowledge

May 1, 2023

Knowledge and the Women of God “For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6. Scriptures from NASB, unless otherwise noted). — Ernie Kuenzli When he listed the character qualities to be developed by the church, Peter mentioned knowledge third in his list. “Applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control … perseverance … godliness … brotherly kindness … love” (2 Peter 1:5-7). This list […]