Posts by Pressing On Together

On Good Friday, Christ died for those who will believe (John 3:15). Today we celebrate His resurrection, which proves that He is the Son of God (Romans 1:4). Hope Easter brings hope, not only for eternity, but also for now. Hope is a settled, realistic, eager anticipation that God will do what He promises. It…

Growing spiritually, becoming more in the image of Christ, developing holiness, being sanctified, is our goal. Growth is our responsibility PLUS God is at work in us. (See Our Battle + God’s Work) To this end we always pray for you, that our God may … fulfill every resolve for good …  (2 Thessalonians 1:11…

Christian growth is a battle — but we are not alone! For this is the will of God, your sanctification… (1 Thessalonians 4:3) Your sanctification, my sanctification, is God’s will. In the past we (believers) were saved from the penalty of sin. In the future we will be saved from the presence of sin. Here…

Jesus and his disciples were traveling and stopped at a Samaritan city. Jesus, wearied by the trip, sat at the well, and His disciples went to the city to buy food. Two days later, many there believed that Jesus is the Savior of the world. What happened? There is nothing in the account that indicates…

A passenger jet flies into a mountain. The pilots may, or may not, have had a glimpse of impending disaster, but the passengers haven’t. All of them wake up in eternity. Someone is sipping tea and planning the next steps in a conflict, and a missile hits. Perhaps they heard an airplane, or the missile,…

God has life in Himself. He is self-existing. (John 5:26) God is from everlasting to everlasting; from eternity past to eternity future. (Psalm 90:2) God is the great I AM, the eternal present. He never changes. (Malachi 3:6; Revelation 1:8) God has perfect and infinite knowledge. (Psalm 147:5; Isaiah 40:28; 1 John 3:20) God has…

Blessed to Give In everything I showed you that by working hard in this manner you must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He Himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) It is blessed to give, being able to serve others by giving.…

No Days Off – And Yet My mom, usually when she was doing the dishes or ironing, might say: “The problem with life is that it is so daily!” A retired friend said: “The problem with retirement is that you don’t get a day off.” As Christians, we are responsible daily If anyone wishes to…

God is intentional, is working His Holy plan, and is sovereign over everybody and everything all the time! (See When Storms Come) God has a purpose this day for you and me, for others, and for the world. All Things New He is using this day, and every day, towards making all things new. Then…

You’ve seen or heard about, or suffered from, a person holding a title or position who does not fulfill the responsibilities or characteristics of that title or position. Jesus Christ is NOT that way. Jesus Christ IS Lord Jesus was born, lived, and died in humiliation. Then He was raised in power, proving He is…