Receiving an infilling of the magnificent mercy of God is one of the most powerful privileges and glorious gifts that the Creator could ever bestow. God delights in mercy, but there are certain key attitudes that open that do...
Jesus compares His eternal bride to a “pearl of great price.” This is one of the great mysteries of the kingdom of God. A pearl is encased in an oyster shell, which frankly is one of the ugliest shells in the sea. Yet it cont...
Heaven’s standard for “greatness” is much different than earth’s. In this world, the rich, the famous, the popular, the knowledgeable, the influential, the successful are often the ones labeled “the great.” Although these att...
God promises to “divide the spoil with the strong” in Isaiah 53:12. That name is bestowed on all who receive the benefits of the crucifixion and resurrection of the Son of God. Three biblically-revealed sources of strength ma...
God’s people are described as “sons of the mighty” in Psalm 89:6. Our Father is the Almighty (the all-powerful, all-sufficient God). The Holy Spirit is the “Spirit of might” who dwells within us, strengthening us with “might”...
Christians often assign the image of a ferocious lion to Satan while envisioning themselves as defenseless, vulnerable lambs. However, the image of a lion is used far more often to describe the Messiah and His covenant people...
Christians have inherited eight famous biblical mountains! Well, not literally, but figuratively. These “mountains” are high points in the spiritual history of humanity, times of divine intervention, when God came down to ear...
Just before ascending to heaven, Jesus revealed a primary name, a powerful title, that would rest upon His New Covenant followers. He declared, “You shall be My witnesses.” How needful this is! Witnesses are those who verify ...
If you are “in Christ,” the “automatic download” you receive is out of this world (literally). Key biblical phrases like “in Him,” “in Christ,” and “in the Lord” indicate the benefits you receive the moment you become a child...
Christianity was originally called “The Way,” and Christians were given the title “Followers of the Way.” Though extremely simple, this initial description of God’s people has a profound revelation attached to it—especially w...
Yeshurun is a unique name for God’s people that overflows with beautiful, poetical, and prophetical revelation. It is only found four times in Scripture. At least ten major promises are attached to this entitlement that speak...
How can New Jerusalem (“Jerusalem above”) be “the mother of us all” (all born again believers)? Why is the contrast between heavenly Jerusalem and earthly Jerusalem compared to Sarah and Hagar in the epistle to the Galatians?...
Supernatural wisdom is an impartation from the heavenly Father. He promises to pour out “the Spirit of wisdom and revelation” on those who love Him, that we might know the hope of our calling and the greatness of His power. T...
The wondrous privilege of being a “true worshiper” becomes even more profound when the original languages of the Bible are examined. Discover the Hebrew and Greek words translated “worship” and the unique meaning each one con...
Billions of people in various religions sincerely worship God, but not all of it is acceptable or receivable to Him. Jesus explained that “true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth.” This dual requirement...
There are 7,487 promises in God’s Word. If you are a born-again child of God, they belong to you. These wonderful pledges from the heart of your heavenly Father cover every area of need in your life and are like a rainbow ove...
“The seal of the living God”—what is this unique, distinguishing mark placed upon God’s chosen ones? How does it affect those who receive it? Why is this “seal” a guarantee that God will do a complete and eternal work in His ...
Ancient altars provided a connecting link between God and His people, facilitating powerful visitations, rich revelations, and miraculous manifestations. Abundant proof can be found in Scripture where major expressions of sup...
After the 10 Commandments were given on Mount Sinai, God gave the design for building an altar, enabling Israelites to approach Him for repentance and consecration. The details contain hidden symbolism concerning profound New...
All true Christians are part of “a perfect man”—a corporate body of believers comprised of Jesus, the head of the body, and the multitude of those who are connected to Him in a covenant relationship. Being joined to the Lord ...
God has called His people to be “the perfect.” How is that possible, in such an imperfect world, where we battle daily with the imperfect nature of our own flesh? Jesus even insisted that believers should be perfect as our he...
Jesus insisted two commandments are greater than all others: loving God with all your heart and loving your neighbor as yourself. Fulfilling this dual charge should be the primary focus for anyone professing to be one of His ...
Born-again believers are named “heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ” in Romans 8:16-17. The implications of that statement are absolutely astounding! But those are just two of ten biblical names given to the children of...
The body of Christ is symbolized as “one bread.” (1 Cor. 10:17). We receive this status from the compassionate Savior who declared, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven” (Jn. 6:51). His purpose in coming was to ...