By: Dr. Mike Jones SPIRITUAL WARFARE 2016 – OUR WEAPONS Starting the New Year off, it is always a good thing to learn as much as possible about warfare, to combat the wiles of the Devil, that he has in store for God’s people. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones The Flesh Versus The Spirit Galatians 5 talks about our LIBERTY in Christ as Christians: but he also warns us of the problems we will have in the Flesh. We’re not to use our liberty as an opportunity for the flesh – Galatians 5:13; but to beware of being consumed by […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones A Generous Church Theme: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, “But this [I say], He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, [so let him give]; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones Throughout history mankind has had fascination with Eagles, known as the king of the birds. Roman Legions (about 6,000) marched under the silver and gold emblem of Eagles. Egyptians used the Eagle as a symbol of victory! Here in America, our founding fathers put the Eagle on our national seal and […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones The defining character trait that scripture implies that Jesus wants to see in all His disciples is Humility. Throughout sacred scripture, when you don’t see the actual word “Humility” in the text, it is implied: Turn to St. Luke 17:1-5; “Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones Many people see Christmas as a time to think of the baby Jesus in a manger. And in a humbling manner, there’s nothing wrong with that thought process: but the central truth of the Christmas story is this: God wrapped Himself in human flesh as an infant, in a manger. So, […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones As we approach the ending of another year, for Christians, nothing touches the heart of God more, than to see His children showing the God-centered gratitude, that our Lord demands and deserves; a sincere form of appreciation for who He is and for what He has done through us and for […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones A noted Bible scholar once said, “Many Christians suffer today from ecclesiastical schizophrenia. On the one hand they are urged by pastors to withdraw from worldly associations and activities; and on the other to proclaim the gospel to pershing people. It is impossible to do both.” Our Lord made a statement […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones The Word of God ‘COMMANDS’ us to forgive one another, as expressed in Matthews 6:14-15, “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” And some attempt to forgive with a […]
By: Dr. Mike Jones What comes to mind is how scripture talks about the stature King Saul, how he was the most handsome man in Israel – head and shoulders above everyone else (1 Samuel 9). And how the Prophet Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new King, and saw his brother Eliab, […]