Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. —Romans 6:12-14

When you begin to comprehend God's perfect and immutable holiness, and at the same time realize His unfathomable love for you, then you will begin to understand His hatred of sin in your life. { Read More }

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. —Luke 4:32, KJV

In a sense, most of us want spiritual power—to experience signs and wonders. However, we often lack spiritual power because the Word is woefully lacking within our lives. What then is the basis of God's giving spiritual power to His followers?

1. Personal reading of the Scriptures

We have to ask ourselves a question: "Have I read my Bible completely through? " A poll was taken suggesting that the average clergyman spends an average of four minutes a day alone with the Lord. { Read More }

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. —Galatians 2:20

Both parties of the covenant cut their right hands and mingled their blood, symbolizing they were now one person with a new nature.

Jesus Christ is at God's right hand (Ephesians 1:20), and His precious blood is the only blood shed for this new covenant. His pure blood replaced our polluted stream. God's own arm brought salvation (Isaiah 63:5).

To be crucified with Christ is to die to the old self. The old life is drained from me, and His pure blood fills me with new life. { Read More }

Why be a Christian? This question is of utmost importance. Do you have an answer? Some would say, "You should be a Christian because you will be a happier person. " Really? { Read More }

If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God's secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn't love others, I would be nothing. { Read More }