“Repent Ye” — in Word and Deed “If the wicked turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die” (Ezekiel 18:21). James Parkinson Sin and guilt were introduced into the cosmos by Lucifer (Hebrew Heylel; Greek Eosphoros; “morning star”), who thus became Satan (enemy). Satan accused God of lying and keeping Eve and Adam back from learning, “Ye shall not surely […]
September/October 2016 1. In The Beginning The promises of God are unlike any made by man. Vast in number, their scope and meaning are beyond what man could offer. With God, a promise is a guarantee to action. He will do all that He has promised, in His due time. A key to believing in God is understanding that His wisdom will not always give the answer we want, or in the time frame we prefer. He never makes a mistake in […]
September/October 2016 Listen to audio: The promises of God are unlike any made by man. Vast in number, their scope and meaning are beyond what man could offer. With God, a promise is a guarantee to action. He will do all that He has promised, in His due time. A key to believing in God is understanding that His wisdom will not always give the answer we want, or in the time frame we prefer. He never makes a mistake in the […]
September /October 2016 Promises Related to Character Growth The One who created the universe has chosen to create something new in us — a new creation that is more glorious than anything He has ever created. God’s call is to a life of change, growth, and transformation into the image of his Son (Romans 8:29). No greater honor and privilege could be granted to a humble child of God! Listen to audio: To our natural mind it might appear unattainable, and if […]
September/October 2016 Promises Regarding Answers to Prayer Always Pray and Never Lose Hope “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NASB). Paul Lagno Listen to audio: God wants us to develop faith, hope, and love, but especially love (1 Corinthians 13), in order to fulfill His will for our complete sanctification. The process of sanctification is only […]