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The Deceitfulness Of Sin. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on May 18, 2024

The old sin nature was crucified and died with Christ. Anything contrary to who we are now in Christ Scripture calls 'deceit' and must be resisted only by Jesus's indwelling grace.

Awhile ago The Lord peeled back the causes of the internal struggles we face at times to live a godly life and it really opened my eyes, I pray it opens yours as well. In James 3, a clear distinction is made between a "Wisdom from above" and that is from God, and a "wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8, James 3:14-16, Hebrews 3:13, Ephesians 4:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Romans 6:6, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Obeying The Commands Of God By Christ. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Feb 24, 2024

Deuteronomy 7:11 "[11]Thou shalt therefore keep the commandments, and the statutes, and the judgments, which I command thee this day, to do them."

In the Old Covenant, God told the Israelites to obey and keep His commands and statutes remaining in right standing with Him but they were unable, disobeying Him time and again, caught in a cycle of disobedience and repentance. Jesus is The fulfillment of the law that the Israelites failed to do or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:14-27, Exodus 19:4-6, Colossians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Deuteronomy 7:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Salvation Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Nov 23, 2023

Titus 2:11 "[11]For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men"

The first time The Lord brought saving of the soul to my attention was in 1 Peter 1:9 "[9]Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls." That got my attention and I asked The Lord what salvation of the soul meant because i had thought I Had received my salvation and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 10:28, Psalm 42:11, Ephesians 1:17, Hebrews 10:39  (view more)  (view less)

Israel, God's Chosen Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Nov 10, 2023

A Scripture from The Lord for Israel, be encouraged, He fights for you the apple of His Eye.

Scripture for Israel from The Lord. Zechariah 12 NLT "1 This is message concerning the fate of Israel came from the LORD: “This message is from the LORD, who stretched out the heavens, laid the foundations of the earth, and formed the human spirit. 2I will make Jerusalem like an intoxicating ...read more

Precious Promises To Make Our Election Sure. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Nov 6, 2023

Peter says in 1 Peter 1:1-11 we have been given (past tense) "all things" that pertain to Life and godliness therefore, The righteousness of God (Christ in us the hope of glory) SHOULD be manifested in us by The Holy Spirit's mighty power IF we believe.

Peter says because we have been given (past tense) "all things that pertain to Life and godliness" and because we have been given (past tense) "exceeding great and precious promises," we are without excuse and with all diligence SHOULD by believing Jesus is Who He says He is, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-11, Romans 12:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 8:29  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Is Our Eternal Inheritance. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Sep 2, 2023

1 Peter 1:3-5 "... hath begotten us... [4] To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, [5] Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

Jesus is our eternal inheritance, He is every spiritual blessing in Heavenly places, He is The glory. 1 Peter 1:3 "[3]Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 12:12, 1 Timothy 6:12, Luke 10:5  (view more)  (view less)

Our Current Possessions Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Aug 26, 2023

Ephesians 1:3 "3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"

Jesus coming back is talked about almost everywhere you turn these days, He has and still is speaking through His people of His imminent return and we Are at the very precipice of the last days. Exciting as this is, Jesus has said He is coming back for a Bride without spot or wrinkle, for a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-20, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Colossians 2:6

Righteousness By Faith Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Jun 4, 2023

Romans 10:4 "4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

I've made quite a number of repetitions here please bare with me, trying to drive what I'm saying home. The "*" highlight the points I want to emphasise. Every believer wants to live in total obedience to God and His instructions and commandments, we want the fruits of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:10, Galatians 5:22, Romans 10:4, Romans 1:17, Romans 3:31  (view more)  (view less)

Die To Live Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on May 9, 2023

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

was praying when I got this revelation from The Holy Spirit, through a song actually. The song goes like this "I have got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart. Where? Down in my heart, Where? Down in my heart, I have got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, glory to His Name, I am so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Isaiah 9:6, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 John 5:4, Revelation 12:9, 1 Peter 2:25  (view more)  (view less)

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Apr 11, 2023

Daniel 3:25 "He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God."

Abednego, Shadrach, and Messach's fiery trial reflects the triumph, victory and glory experienced by today's Spirit filled believer when they trust and totally depend on God to see them through trials, temptations persecution, suffering. Just like the brave trio in the Old Testament, when ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2-3, Daniel 3:5, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:16, Hebrews 9:28  (view more)  (view less)

Last Days, Beginning Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Mar 21, 2023

We are in the last days, and Jesus is coming soon there's little doubt about that as old Testament and New Testament prophecies match up with current events that are unfolding before us.

From Matthew 24:1-7 Jesus tells His curious disciples what to expect and the unfolding of events before His Return and there are some things that have happened or are happening that we can check off Matthew 24:5 "For many shall come in My Name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-10, Matthew 24:1-10, Daniel 9:27

Giving Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Mar 9, 2023

2 Corinthians 8:14 "But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:"

At the time I read this scripture I wasn't much of a giver but The Holy Spirit through this scripture showed me being part of the Body of Christ, I had to give what the Lord has blessed me with to "equalise" where another believer lacked. Paul said we bring equality to the Body of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:14, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Psalm 24:1, Matthew 10:8  (view more)  (view less)

On Mt. Zion, In Heavenly Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Feb 27, 2023

Paul says in Hebrews 12:22 we have come to the spiritual Mount Zion, and to the city of the living God the Heavenly Jerusalem, a place where God has found His rest and made His habitation.

(Updated content) The Old Testament is filled with many types and shadows in the natural, that find their spiritual fulfillment in the coming of Jesus. Zion and the Heavenly Jerusalem is one of them, prophesied about by David, Isaiah, Jeremiah and other Old Testament prophets. Zion and Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13-21, Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 12:22-24, Hebrews 12:18, Zechariah 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

The Holy Spirit Transforms Our Minds To The Mind Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Feb 24, 2023

It's only by The Holy Spirit's power that our minds are transformed to the Mind of Christ which we already possess.

Before we got born again we were "children of wrath" naturally wired and inclined to sin, our minds darkened and desperately in need of Jesus The Light. It's the Presence of Light that drives out darkness so any effort on our part to mentally agree with Scripture will yield nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Amos 3:3, 1 Peter 4:1, Romans 8:4-5

Understanding Is Given. And Given By The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Christine Milander on Dec 13, 2022

Proverbs 8:14 "[14]Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength." Revelation and Understanding is given. We can't understand Scripture with our natural minds The Holy Spirit Who is Understanding, "teaches us all things."

Recently while doing Bible study I hit what felt like a snag. Everything had been going well till that point and it was a smooth flow of revelation. But then I read a portion of scripture expecting immediate understanding and....Nothing, no revelation or understanding. So I read it again. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27, John 14:26, 1 Corinthians 2:13, Proverbs 8:14