The ‘work’ of the new covenant is simply to believe God and whom He has sent, namely Jesus. Simple enough. Read more…
Christianity Is Not Socialism – “Master, he already has ten coins.”
There is much in the Bible about helping the poor. Showing mercy to the poor is a moral imperative. Oppressing the poor is a sin. However, New Testament compassion for …
Faithless Action vs. Actionless Faith
by Rex Rouis Faithless action is acting on your own outside of God’s direction, grace, and ability. Paul says that, “it is by grace, it is no longer on the …
The Cursitudes – The Opposite to the Beatitudes
by Rex Rouis The following is my take on what would be the opposite traits and consequences of those referred to in the Beatitudes: Cursed are the self-satisfied, for they …
Given and Grown by God
Faith is not a work, or works. We are saved by faith and not by works. It is not the ‘act of believing’ which was credited to us for righteousness …
Life Is Short, Eternity Is Long
Life seems to go by so fast because it really is going by so fast. Soon, very soon, it will all be over and we will be out of ‘time’ and into eternity.
God’s Cruise Ship – Plenty of Onboard Activities Ahead
As Christians, we are located in the ‘secret place of the Most High’ (Psalm 91:1). As such, we are protected from the coming world judgment. That does not mean that …
A Still Life is a Dead Life
by Rex Rouis The beautiful image to the right is called a ‘still life.’ In this case, the image is of fresh picked vegetables and other staples. A still life …
Judgment Seat of Christ – Leonard Ravenhill (audio)
By Leonard Ravenhill This is a powerful audio message on the Judgment Seat of Christ. This message will challenge you to question the way you are living as a Christian …