“…forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” (Philippians 3:13) Many Christians live in past experiences. They live in what God has done for them. Remembering the past is good, if that memory is … [Read more...]
The Second Reward to the Overcomer
“…He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death” (Revelation 2:11). In looking through spiritual eyes, there are only two deaths described in the Scriptures. The first death occurred in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve sinned. God … [Read more...]
The Reward
“… To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God” (Revelation 2:7c) This says that God Himself will give the “overcomer” the ability to eat of the Tree of Life. The question is: What is … [Read more...]
Overcomers or Under-comers?
“…To him that overcometh will I…” (Revelation 2:7c). In each of the Seven Churches, Christ spoke directly to the “overcomers” (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21), in reference to the reward they should receive from Christ. The Greek … [Read more...]
Bless the Lord
“A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.” (Psalms 103:1) It’s easy to sing praises when you’ve just experienced a … [Read more...]
No Cross, No Crown
2 Timothy 2:11-12; Romans 8:17-18 Most everybody in our day loves a fast food restaurant. You pull up to the ordering window and place your order. You then pull around; and for the most part, in less than five minutes, you have supper … [Read more...]
