Ephesians 4:23 states that you and I should be renewed in the spirit of our mind. Why does our mind need to be continually renewed to the things of God? Because the mind is part of our soul which is left unregenerate when we were born again.

Man is a three part being. He has a spirit which gives life to his flesh which contains a soul. When we are born again, the Spirit of God quickens our spirit with the Holy Ghost. Our soul and flesh which are sold under sin remain in their unregenerate state. It is then our responsibility to yield to the Holy Ghost and let Him subdue our flesh and soul. (more…)

Redeemed From The Curse of the Law

Galatians 3:13 informs us that we are redeemed from the curse of the law.  The Greek word translated redeemed is exagoridzo.  The prefix ex means out, and the root word agoridzo is used in classical Greek of the slave market.

When we take all of this in, we see that you and I are bought out of the slave market of sin.  Jesus actually paid the price on the cross for you and I to be free.  Paul writes again in 1st Corinthians 6:20 that we were bought with a price.  Therefore giving us two witnesses from the word of God that the price for redemption is paid in full. (more…)

John 14:9 “Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?”

Knowing Jesus. Such a simple statement, yet for me the current enigma that dominates my thoughts and dreams. Let me explain.

I was born again in 1998 during the worst time of my life. I was alone in a cell facing life in prison for narcotics trafficking. I called out, Jesus answered and so my new life in Christ began. (more…)

When it comes to believing God, you’ve got to make up your mind and not back down.  Ordinary people accomplish the extraordinary when they refuse to give up.

This race we are called to run is not a sprint.  It’s a marathon.  To our eyes the goal always seems out there in the distance, but the truth is that it is already finished. (more…)