Posts by C. C.
S226P6 – The power of the blood: the water and the Spirit have witnessed
1 Jn. 5:6-10 This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these…
Read MoreA time for renewal
In the recent past, we have had to endure a period of unexpected change. Life slowed to a crawl in many respects, and questions lingered regarding when or whether things would return to normal. Even today, we still feel the effects of these changes, and it seems an opportune time to explore the principle of…
Read MoreS226P5 – The power of the blood: an assignment of value
Acts 20:28-31 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among…
Read MoreS226P4 – The power of the blood: peace established
Col. 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him…
Read MoreS226P3 – The power of the blood: the great propitiation
Rom. 3:21-26 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…
Read MoreS226P2 – The power of the blood: a shield from wrath
Rom. 5:6-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. …
Read MoreS226P1 – The power of the blood: a new covenant
Mt. 26:26-29 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this…
Read MoreS225P10 – Our daily encouragement: complete protection from within and without
Eph. 6:13-17 Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;…
Read MoreS225P9 – Our daily encouragement: peel back the layers of fear
2 Tim. 1:6-8 Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of…
Read MoreS225P8 – Our daily encouragement: today’s thankfulness for tomorrow
Php. 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. If we liken our requests of God to the requests a child asks of…
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