Tag Archives: assurance

Real Christianity–Hebrews 10:22-25

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

22 Let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Hebrews 10:22 Our first step towards practicing real Christianity is … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

I find it hard to believe that one saved by Almighty God, who has been given his spirit, can lead a life totally devoid of any Christ-like change. I guess it is possible, but that person would have to take … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Ask?

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

Seems these days we’re always waiting for the other shoe to drop. We anxiously await the rest of the story, the results of the investigation. But in our salvation, we can rest assured. John’s whole purpose for writing this letter … Continue reading →

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Know that You Know

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Rick Reynolds

3 By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; 5 but whoever keeps His word, in … Continue reading →

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Backstage Pass

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Rick Reynolds

19 Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we … Continue reading →

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Holding Fast to the End

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Rick Reynolds

12 Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” … Continue reading →

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Morning and Evening Thoughts–1 John 3:13-22

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Rick Reynolds

13 Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. 15 Everyone who hates … Continue reading →

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