Add to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love

Biblical exhortation to cultivate self-control and other virtues to deepen our faith, honor God, and resist false teachings

Do you desire a deeper relationship with Christ? Peter teaches that cultivating godly virtues—such as knowledge, self-control, perseverance, and love—is vital. Adding these qualities to your faith strengthens you daily and prevents spiritual ineffectiveness. Continue ReadingAdd to your faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love

Josiah’s Good Reign in Judah

This seamless chronological paraphrase of King Josiah's godly reign in Judah encourages us to serve God faithfully.

Josiah’s unwavering devotion to the LORD demonstrates profound righteousness. Discover how his finding the Book of the Law deepened his commitment to God’s covenant, challenging us today regarding our obedience to Scripture. Continue ReadingJosiah’s Good Reign in Judah

Does Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

Contrast between self-righteous deeds done for self-glorification and good deeds done out of genuine faith and humility

Understand that while human righteous deeds are filthy rags, Isaiah 64:6 does not mean God ignores our efforts. Through Christ’s divine grace, our good works become pleasing responses to His boundless mercy. Continue ReadingDoes Isaiah 64:6 mean God never accepts our righteous deeds?

From everlasting to everlasting, God exists outside of time

As we meditate on God's eternal nature, let it inspire us to live with an eternal focus find comfort in His unchanging character, and continually offer our heartfelt worship and praise to the One who is from everlasting to everlasting.

Do you grasp the truth that God exists from everlasting to everlasting? Understanding His time-outside existence reveals His supreme sovereignty and unchanging nature. This eternal view brings profound comfort and divine assurance to your life today. Continue ReadingFrom everlasting to everlasting, God exists outside of time