Tag Archives: Peace

Connection to the Vine

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Mark Shields

There were different ways of thinking about salvation as described in Galatians 2:11-21. One way to salvation which was represented by Paul is that faith in Christ Jesus is how a person is saved. To have a sustaining faith there … Continue reading →

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Call Upon His Name

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. – Psalm 145:18  With faith, we can be like Paul as written about in the post “Continue to Cleave to the ONE … Continue reading →

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Continue to Cleave to the ONE You Believe

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Mark Shields

Reading in Galatians 1:1-10, Paul introduces himself as an apostle who received his authority to preach from Jesus Christ and God the Father. Many had tried to confuse the Gentile Christians in Southern Galatia about the gospel message by imposing … Continue reading →

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Notes to Your Younger Self

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Mark Shields

The Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. – Joshua 21:43  As brought out in the post “Follow Instructions”, God is continually requiring His people … Continue reading →

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Follow Instructions

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Mark Shields

For God’s people to receive what He promised, they were required to follow instructions. In Joshua 20-21 we read about the refuge God provides His people when they follow instructions. We also read what happens when they are complacent. Joshua … Continue reading →

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