As Paul concluded his epistle to the Romans, he praised God for His ability to establish them (Romans 16:25-27) — that is, to make them strong, complete, and equipped to follow Him and to face the trials that exist in this life. Is God able to establish us today? If so, how?
Earlier in this letter, [...]
How God is Able to Establish You
Posted on October 6, 2011 at 10:10 pm by Andy Sochor
Be Filled With The Spirit
Posted on July 26, 2011 at 12:04 am by Andy Sochor
In the letter to the church at Ephesus, Paul commanded, “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). Many believe that a Christian being filled with the Spirit is wholly dependent upon some direct action by God. This is puzzling, considering that Paul phrases [...]
By Your Providence
Posted on July 12, 2010 at 12:13 am by Andy Sochor
God’s providence is something that many people take for granted, yet do not have a definitive way to explain it. We often resort to a “who knows” approach to explaining providence, citing the example of Mordecai as he spoke to Esther about her position as Queen: “And who knows whether you have not attained royalty [...]
The Death of Eli
Posted on May 30, 2010 at 3:18 pm by Andy Sochor
Eli, who judged Israel for forty years, died on a day of great conflict between the children of Israel and the Philistines. He did not die in battle, nor was he killed by the sword of his enemy. Instead he died a sad death upon hearing news of the battle.
“The man said to Eli, ‘I [...]
How God Speaks to Us Today
Posted on May 16, 2010 at 11:58 pm by Andy Sochor
Many today are seeking God’s guidance and direction, but are unsure where to look. The Scriptures plainly teach us that God speaks to us today through His Son, Jesus. The Hebrew writer began his letter by affirming this fact.
“God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in [...]
Many Other Things
Posted on January 4, 2010 at 1:15 am by Andy Sochor
In the gospel of John, we read of many things that Jesus said and did. We also learn much about His character, origin, and mission. At the end of the book, we also have the acknowledgment that the gospel does not contain a complete record of Jesus’ life here on the earth.
“And there are also [...]
All Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm by Andy Sochor
Paul begins his letter to the Ephesians by offering praise to God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3). There are many reasons why God is worthy of all praise and honor. But in this passage, Paul directs our attention to the spiritual blessings we have from Him. We [...]
