Colossians 2:2, Attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, There are mysteries concerning God that we can know and some we can’t and shouldn’t know (Deuteronomy 29:29). Often the mysteries are because of our lack of understanding from lack of study or by allowing... Continue Reading →
The Mystery of Christ
Speak the mystery of Christ, Colossians 4:3 What is the mystery of Christ? I Corinthians 2:7-8, But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have... Continue Reading →
Jesus Crucified on Thursday
It has been my position for years now that Jesus died on Thursday and was raised on Sunday of that week some 2,000 years ago. Here is a run through the Scriptures that cause such a belief: John 12:1-11, Jesus came to Bethany just outside of Jerusalem six days before Passover. Due to Sabbath travel restrictions, it... Continue Reading →
Another’s Musing
This from Denny Hartford of Vital Signs Ministries in Omaha... https://vitalsignsblog.blogspot.com/2018/10/what-most-astonishes-you-about-jesus.html
God Is Here
From the men’s study this morning: Zephaniah 3:5, The Lord is righteous in her midst, He will do no unrighteousness. Every morning He brings His justice to light; He never fails, In context: 3:1, Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city! And 3:5b, But the unjust (unrighteous) knows no shame. 3:5, NIV The Lord within her is righteous; he... Continue Reading →
Grace IX
This is a fabulous summary of God's call to mankind and to Christians: Titus 2:11-15, For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who... Continue Reading →
Amazing Grace!
"Grace, Grace - God’s Grace" - Amazing is the Grace of God! GRACE - God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense GRACE - Goodness Righteousness Acceptance Christ Eternally GRACE - Gifts: Robed, Adopted, Counselor, Eternity God’s gift of GRACE declared: John 1:14, And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the... Continue Reading →
Our Church
Zephaniah 3:1-2, Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city! The city - Jerusalem - was at one time a delight - a friend - good. But it had drifted into evil. Might be a church or Christian that once was good (Psalm 55:14-15) but no longer (Galatians 6:1). 3:2, She has not obeyed His voice,... Continue Reading →
Saved??
Truths from I Peter... 4:1, God suffered in flesh for others. 3:18, It was the just dying for unjust – it was One perfect, faithful and true dying for sinners, rebels, prideful, and enemies. 3:22, Jesus died, rose and is now exalted to God and exercising all power. 3:12, There are but two groups of... Continue Reading →
Psalm 2
I woke this morning with Psalm 2 on my mind and know this, I haven’t been in Psalm 2 for weeks but at 4:33, there it was! Why do the nations rage, and the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in... Continue Reading →
a PK Musing 