The FOREVER NOTEBOOK

The Declaration of Dependence- Jesus is Lord “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD [...]

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted.”- Isaiah 53:3-4 [...]

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”- 2 Corinthians 5:21 It is Easter week and undoubtedly there will be some new ridiculous claim about the life and work of Jesus. The most recent bizarre assertion is the notion that [...]

“The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’”- John 12:12-14 I have long been fascinated with this scene which [...]

“My salvation and my honor depend on God ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.”- Psalm 62:7 You understand that you are dependent upon God for your salvation. But have you ever thought about your dependency on Him for honor? To understand our dependency on God for honor it is important to understand the [...]

“For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him,”- Philippians 1:29 Christians believe that the gospel is good news and that Jesus came that we might have the abundant life. I want to emphasize that important reality before dealing with an unpleasant [...]

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”- 1 John 1:9 A few nights ago I was watching the talking heads on a popular TV news/commentary program. As I heard the ongoing debate I marveled at the radically different viewpoints of [...]

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”- Romans 6:23 I did a little research to see if anybody has ever done a study on how many sins there are in the Bible. I also was curious to see if all the sins [...]

“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”- James 1:12 Life is like walking on a long and winding road with many unexpected obstacles and surprises along the way. The longer you [...]

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”- Ephesians 6:10-11 In the early days of the church the world was subject to the rule, power, and might of Rome. A common site and visible [...]