The BIG Picture (Shorts)

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENT: Forget theology and let love be the primary function of your ministry. No need to tell others what they must believe or not believe, it will be evident what you believe when nothing but love flows from your lips. MY RESPONSE: One cannot just love another or do kind deeds alone for them to get saved. They need to learn the gospel. Rom.10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard [the gospel]? and how shall they hear without a preacher? ... Paul says it is the gospel that is the power of God to save (Rom.1:16). Showing love in deeds towards others is a great testimony of your faith, but those deeds cannot save anyone. Just being kind and doing good and loving others has great value and can soften their heart, but if the recipient never understands the message of the gospel concerning the cross and resurrection of Christ, all that love and care you give them is ultimately meaningle...

Dictionaries are crucial for understanding word meanings, especially when delving into the King James Bible. However, the challenge arises when modern dictionaries don't always reflect the original connotations of words used in historical texts. The Bible itself, due to its extensive nature, often defines terms contextually across different verses. For example, the term "oracle" can be better understood by examining its application in various scriptures such as, 1 Kings 6:16 And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house, both the floor and the walls with boards of cedar: he even built them for it within, even for the oracle , even for the most holy place. Acts 7:38 This is he, that was in the church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us: Romans 3:2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. While contemporary dictionaries ...

God had chosen Joshua to lead the Israelites into Canaan. On the eve of the battle of Jericho, Joshua encountered a man wielding a sword. Despite the surprise, Joshua displayed no fear. He approached the man and asked, "Are you with us or our enemies?" The man's identity as the captain of the Lord's army, likely Michael, the angelic prince of Israel (see Dan. 10:21; 12:1), brought Joshua to his knees. The real question was not whether the angel was on God's side, but whether Joshua was aligned with God's will. This story serves as a lesson. In the struggle between truth and falsehood, Christians may challenge each other, asking, "Whose side are you on?" However, the critical question is not whether others are on our side, but whether we are on God's side. God's truth will triumph. His plans will succeed, and alignment with God's Word and will is crucial, regardless of human power or influence. Like Joshua, we should humble ourselves and...

1Pet.1:23-25 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (24) For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: (25) But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. If you are looking for something eternal, the only place where you will find it is in the words of the Bible. If you want to participate in the eternal, you need to partake of the words of the Bible. Your flesh is going to wither, your glory is going to fade away, your mansion, your stocks, your retirement, and everything else, will all come to vanity, Ps.144:4. Only the words in the Bible will endure forever, and it comes to you by the preaching of the gospel of Christ, the words of eternal value, Jn.6:68. Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of ete...

Our faithful King James never lets us down! EVERY 'word' is pure. The difference between TESTAMENT and COVENANT : A testament refers to a legal document that outlines a person’s wishes AFTER THEIR DEATH. Testaments specifically address post-death matters. As the Body of Christ, we have no covenant agreements with God in this life. His grace is sufficient for us. In the 'next' life, however, we come into every spiritual blessing in Christ and an inheritance too great to comprehend. A covenant refers to a binding agreement between two parties. It typically involves mutual commitments, promises, obligations, and rituals which involve promises DURING LIFE, though in cases can also extend into the eternal. For example, the old Mosaic law covenant applied to Israel during their life. A new covenant is necessary for the Millennial Kingdom. Once again, the trusty KJV has it spot on correct. 🙌 ______________ Join my WhatsApp channel to receive these quick Bible lessons on your ...

  Paul told grace believers to “quit you [or act manly] like men, be strong” (1Cor.16:13) and to “be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might” (Eph.6:10). We must not succumb to fear nor surrender to Satan who wages spiritual warfare against us. We must be strong! God’s power is accessed “by His Spirit in the inner man” (Eph.3:16). We cannot overcome Satan with our strength alone, but we can prevail by allowing God's words to work within us. How do we strengthen our inner “new man” in Christ? Paul instructs us to equip ourselves with “the whole armour of God” (Eph.6:11). This armour is the spiritual walk that comes from obedience to the Word within us. It will lead us in (v.14), living and sharing the gospel (v.15), protecting our minds through faith in God’s Word (v.16), living in the confidence of our eternal hope (v.17a), using the Scriptures to cut through Satan’s lies (v.17b), and being constant in prayer (v.18). Friends, surrounded yourselves by the 'words' o...

For many people, the choice of minister or church they attend is not important. They typically say that all preachers and denominations share similar beliefs and teachings. This channel is not convinced! Some individuals opt to ignore doctrinal differences and focus solely on fellowship around the love of Jesus (whatever that means!). It is crucial for such people to recognize that they have failed to distinguish between sound doctrine and corrupt communication, as well as spiritual health and spiritual danger. No one taking the Bible at face value should ever be so casual and tolerant about what they believe. “Wholesome” is translated “sound” (healthy—1 Tim 1:10; 2 Tim 1:13; 2 Tim 4:3; Tit 1:9,13; Tit 2:1,2). These “wholesome words” are the words of Jesus Christ through our Apostle Paul. Anyone who does not submit to these words has a corrupt mind and doctrine—and we're instructed to withdraw from them (see v5), else their deceived communication could be detrimental to our spiritu...