“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” II Corinthians 7:1 KJV What promises is Paul referring to? Let’s look at the last three verses from the previous chapter (II Corinthians 6:16-18). God promises to dwell in us, to walk in us, to be our God, and to make us His people. “I…
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. Proverbs 30:5-6 KJV We serve a holy God who is pure in every aspect of His nature. His words flow from His nature. Therefore, God’s words are as pure as He. Psalm 12:6 says, “The words…
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Isaiah 59:2 KJV God created us to have fellowship with Him. I Corinthians 1:9 says, “God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” So He desires to answer our prayers. However, II Corinthians 6:14 says, “…for…
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 KJV God is gracious and merciful. That’s why He forgives over and over again. In Exodus 34:6-7, God proclaims “…The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin…” God is so good…