The extent to which dark spiritual forces influence the world isn’t well understood. Most Christians acknowledge that the enemy, Satan, our adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Because the Bible places so much emphasis on Satan – which is certainly not unjustified – few people…
Posts Categorized: Sons of God
Ephesians 1:9 – The Mystery of His Will
In Scripture, we’re told that there are multiple mysteries of God. The classic definition of a Biblical mystery is that it’s something which is concealed in the Old Testament and revealed in the New. One of the most amazing mysteries to which we’re introduced in the Bible is the joining of Jews and Gentiles into…
1 Corinthians 15:24 – Then Comes the End
Can you imagine life without death? Such a day is coming. Because Christ lived, died, and rose again, the end of death is a reality otherwise impossible. It’s been rightly said that the entirety of the Christian faith rests on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He is an historical figure. He was a man wise…
1 Corinthians 7:23 – Do Not Become Slaves of Men
An interesting dynamic has taken hold in the world that echoes ancient times. It revolves around who is the master and who is the servant. God is the grand creator; all beings have come forth from His creative Word. As such, He alone is the master of all. However, since the very beginning, those who…
1 Corinthians 2:8 – Rulers of This Age
Those who oppose God inevitably believe they are smarter than Him. They devise plans that oppose His will and think that He doesn’t see and know them. This is part of their foolishness. If the Lord knows how many hairs each of us has on our heads (Luke 12:7), then might He not also know…
Romans 15:4 – Written For Our Instruction
God gives us His Word – the entire Word – for a reason. There may be parts of Scripture where we wonder what it’s doing in there or how it applies to us, but for someone, somehow, it does pertain, so it’s all useful. Paul’s letter to the Romans variously addressed both the Jewish believers…