Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins (Hebrews 10:2 ESV) The Old Testament sacrifices for the people’s sins were offered continually because they could not truly take away sins. Our verse above tells us once true cleansing is Read More
Salvation
What is spiritual darkness?
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son (Colossians 1:13 KJV) We find the word “darkness” repeatedly used in the scripture in a metaphorical sense. Paul says above that God has delivered us from the power of darkness, implying darkness has power. In Read More
The secret to inner peace
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 KJV) The term peace in the New Testament is used in different ways, including harmonious relationships between people and nations and especially between God and man. However, in the verse above, the context clarifies that Read More
Redemption through His blood
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:14 KJV) We have redemption in Christ. Paul contextualizes redemption in the New Testament in the verse above. He begins by noting we have been redeemed through the blood of Christ. He further clarifies the details or meaning of the redemption Read More
Delivered from the power of darkness
Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son (Colossians 1:13 KJV) We have been delivered from the power of darkness into the kingdom of the Son of God. It is a spiritual translation that took place when Christ came into our lives. As Read More
God’s hedge around you
Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land (Job 1:10 KJV) Job 1 opens with a strange conversation between God and Satan. The Lord, in essence, Read More
The set time appointed by the Father to enjoy your inheritance
But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the Father (Galatians 4:2 KJV) Paul teaches us an outstanding truth in Galatians 4 about our inheritance in Christ. You are a child of God, and as a child in the house, you are entitled to an inheritance. Your inheritance in Christ is God’s Read More
Imputed righteousness
Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works (Romans 4:6 KJV) Glory & Grace Daily devotional for yesterday discussed the supernatural exchange that took place as Christ took our place as sinners. Let me briefly explain the beauties of this concept as revealed by the word Read More