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Self-deception is…

Self-deception is…

Self-deception is the mental state of the lukewarm Christian. Lukewarm describes those who call themselves Christians, but possess neither a fiery passion for the things of God, nor a cold, refreshing purity. Self-deception tends to focus on a couple of Learn more
Doors of Opportunity

Doors of Opportunity

When you find a reference to an open door in the New Testament, you will find an opportunity. Sometimes the opportunity is to enter into something. Other times the opportunity is go out and accomplish something. The one thing that Learn more
How to Stay Connected to the Power the Holy Spirit Gives

How to Stay Connected to the Power the Holy Spirit Gives

Jesus’ assessment as to whether there is life in His church, and in those who belong to His church, is based on spiritual activity as opposed to simply physical activity. In Revelation 3, Jesus has two very pointed assessments to Learn more
Called To Be Faithful

Called To Be Faithful

We are called to be faithful no matter the circumstances in which we find ourselves. That includes the workplace. In Revelation 2:18-29, Christians in Thyatira were faced with a dilemma. In order to work, they had to belong to a Learn more
Conflicting Values

Conflicting Values

Jesus has words of commendation for the church at Pergamum. He said, “I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me.” (Revelation 2:13) Many, indeed Learn more
A Powerful Opening Statement

A Powerful Opening Statement

Jesus’ letter to the second of the seven churches in Asia Minor begins, “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to Learn more
The Cold Water of Truth

The Cold Water of Truth

After commending the church at Ephesus for their hard work, patient endurance, intolerance of evil people, examining the claims of false apostles, and how they patiently suffered, Jesus says to them, “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken Learn more