We have spoken many times of Faith. And how that Faith is a Person (check here and here and here and elsewhere). And how that we have each been dealt THE SET Measure of Faith. But all of this stands on what? Well, funny you should ask … Let’s get to the substance One of my favorite verses … More Substance
In South Africa September is Heritage month. You find that many of the diverse cultures will celebrate their heritage and culture throughout the month by dressing in colourful attire, participating in cultural events and taking part in activities that celebrate whence they come from.All well and good … what about the bride of Christ? As … More Heritage of the saints here on earth
Unbridled horses are just strong, elegant and beautiful animals that serve no purpose, except to satisfy their own needs.Yet, once bridled, they can fulfill a multitude of useful purposes with all the power and might that they have.… its the same with man …If we are not taught (by the Holy Spirit) we are without … More Teacher – YAH-rah and bridling
We can never underestimate prayer. The finished work of Jesus goes beyond our imaginations. Jesus died on a cross, not just to save you and heal you and secure your position in Him, but also to restore man into his original position of authority. There is power Life and death is in the power of … More What is a fervent prayer?
Man made ordinances and traditions can strip us of our identity in Christ. I essence we could allow ourselves to be stripped of our identity in Christ by the very choices we make.How?By persuasion of deceit for the love of wisdom …What? Setting it straightPaul writes to the group of Christ-followers in Colossae he has … More Beware of enticing philosophy
We are all familiar with the saying garbage-in-garbage-out. It is used a lot in the world of computer programming and data analysis. But it holds true for most of life … We are what we eat … so the nutritionists say. Are we? Can we casually associate with lies and deception and wrong doctrine and … More GIGO – we are what we eat
ὁποῖος Hopoios – What manner of person are you? What kind of Greek question is this? This is really the question … To be or not to be … Being a human-being or being a human-doing James, The brother of Jesus says we’ve got to be doers of the Word and not just hearers. Remember our post … More hopoios – what quality of person are you?
I am sure that you have heard many sermons on the last words of Jesus before He gave up his life. “(It is) FINISHED“ This word had been greatly dissected and explained and interpreted and reinterpreted over and over again. Why is it so important? What did Jesus say? Let’s get the context first … … More The accomplished Word and Perfect Liberty
If one is permitted to have a favourite book in the Bible, mine would most definitely be the book of Romans. If a favourite chapter is permissible, mine is most definitely Romans chapter 8. … and verse? Well, all of them! Especially because it declares the end and the beginning. The end to the last enemy … More Favourite permissible?
Isn’t social media just wonderful?So many people spreading so many “Gospels” …… and we pass them on!Someone posted the post below from a site a while ago and I just had to react to this kind of sick, twisted message.As if the truth doesn’t matterThe post reads as follows: The SILVERSMITH-Author Unknown.There was a group … More Refined Silver
Daniel דּנאל 