by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Romans 8:13 – For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Paul plainly proclaims that those who live according to the flesh must die, not only physically, but more importantly,...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Luke 10:27 – So he answered and said, ” ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’ and ‘your neighbor as yourself.'” A lawyer, an expert in the teachings of...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Colossians 3:23 – And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. In every form of Christian service, as well as in every sphere of life, there are many tasks which people find unpleasant. Therefore, we tend to try and avoid this kind of work. But...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Matthew 7:24 – Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock. This parable of Jesus’ powerfully drives home the importance of obedience to the things He taught during His earthly ministry....
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
Romans 10:13 – For “whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.” This is a remarkable statement, which Paul draws from the Old Testament (see Joel 2:32), to enforce his argument that salvation is by faith. This makes it very clear that both Jew...
by Rob Taylor | Jan 1, 2009 | Challenges
John 15:7 – If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. This word “abide” is truly important. It means to “be at home in.” “Your word I have hidden in my heart, …” said the psalmist in Psalm 119:11....
