3 He who sat there was like a jasper (diamond like) and a sardius stone (deep red) in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the Throne, in appearance like an emerald (green). (Rev. 4:3) God’s beauty is seen in His royal court where His Throne is set up. God’s Throne is like the “royal [...]

We are Called to Live Exhilarated in the Knowledge of God The Holy Spirit beckons us to enjoy intimacy with God by enabling us to experience the deep things of God. The Spirit discerns the deep things of God’s heart (His emotions), mind (His plans) and power (His works in creation, redemption, New Jerusalem, etc) [...]

Easter vs. Passover The word Easter is used one time in the King James Bible. It is in Acts 12:4. It reads: “And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.” The [...]

By Patrick Roberts God is determined to accomplish His otherworldly goals. He has always and will always prevail over mankind’s mortal restraints. For us who follow Christ, this means that His unshakable holiness (set-apartness) is our most fundamental, daily source of hope as we continue to live in this sinful world. God must be independent [...]

By Patrick Roberts The lagging spiritual fruit of our religious efforts are glaringly evident. We seek God religiously more than we seek Him by His Spirit. We say “yes” with our mouths but down deep in our soul and convictions (all the things that God really cares about), we are disobediently reserved. We suppose that [...]