Confession: I’ve been binge-ish-watching a TV series the last couple of weeks, which I’ve obviously become addicted to, with full knowledge! I’ve watched two seasons – the 22-episode kind. I do this, sometimes, with good things. Stories are especially dangerous; they provide such a complete world, with well-drawn characters you can come to love and … Continue reading The profound gift of life
Jesus Christ is the water of life – the power is in Him to reconcile us with the Father; to heal us and make us free. Continue reading Insights from John
Let no man deceive you by any means: for there must come a defection/apostasy first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
The Adversary who exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; even unto sitting in the temple of God, proclaiming himself God. Continue reading A falling away (2 Thessalonians 2)
The overall message of Romans is that we can never be free by living a sinless life – even if it were possible, it wouldn’t redeem us. That comes through a change of heart; a purification of spirit – which come through the power of Jesus Christ, who is perfect. The Law of Moses is the start, not the end. The end is Jesus Christ and redemption. Continue reading The faith of Abraham (Romans 4)
John 5:39 & 40
In the KJV, verse 39 is translated as a direction: Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. The French 1901 translation gives it a different meaning:
You search the scriptures, because you think that in them ye have eternal life: it is they which testify of me.
And you will not come to me to have life(!) Continue reading Gatherings
Peaceable Treasures 