Seeking the Gospel Truth

Earthquakes and hurricanes. I've lived through both. Well, tremors in Puerto Rico in the 80s. Imagine having the ground underneath you -- which you think is solid -- start shaking.  In this episode, as I continue the benefits of Jesus' true Salvation, I talk about Jesus being a solid rock to stand on and what you need to have that assurance... Bible Verses in this Episode:  Matthew 7:24-...

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, He's the Guardian of our Souls. He told us that he'd be with us always and not leave us as orphans. Find out how you're never alone when you have Jesus in your heart!  Bible Verses in this Episode:  John 10:1-16 Matthew 18:11-13 1 Peter 2:25  James 1:5 John 14:15-18 Revelation 3:20 Invite Jesus into your heart right now:  “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I a...

Grace and Mercy! They are the free gifts given by our loving God simply because He loves us. What about help in times of trouble? Whether Christian or Catholic , we are not guaranteed a trouble-free life. However, Jesus tells us exactly what we have to do to ask for help when we need it.  Bible Verses in this Episode:  Hebrews 4:12-16 John 16:33 Matthew 7:7-8 John 14:13-14 John 16:23-24...

Back in the 60s and 70s people were going out to "find themselves", which was going in the wrong direction. You need to find your purpose in Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit seeking God's will in your life.  There's an Ethiopian church that meets at one of my church's houses. They trace their beliefs to 2 people in the Bible. Those 2 people had a purpose.  What's yours? Bible Verse...

I remember in November of 1965, when I was 10 years old the great blackout of the Northeast. It affected not just New York, where we lived, but several other northeastern states as well as Ontario, Canada. Living through 13 hours of darkness, one gets to appreciate the light of a simple flashlight or candle.  When we accept Jesus into our heart and lives, we get another wonderful benefit -- H...

Today, for Valentines Day, I'm talking about Agape Love. There are 3 Greek words for love,  Eros - which is the love between a man and a woman Philia - brotherly love -- where we get the name for Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly Love Agape Love - unconditional love - the Love that God has for His creation -- that's the focus of today's episode. I read from "Agape -- A Father's Love" by Van...

God is omnipotent -- all-powerful--almighty. We can tap into His power when we accept Jesus as our savior, repent of our sins, acknowledge Jesus are our savior and get baptized.  The word "power" appears over 1000 times in the New Testament (NLT). What does this power feel like? How can you get this power and strength? Bible Verses in this Episode:  2 Corinthians 4:7 2 Timothy 1:7 Isaiah...

Yesterday I talked about the Spiritual Gifts that we receive when we accept Jesus' true salvation and the Holy Spirit comes to live in our hearts. Today I cover the Fruits of the Spirit which are a little different. We don't automatically get them -- we have to pick them. However, they help us to live righteous lives and obey God. What are they? Listen to today's episode with readings from the let...

One of the benefits of the salvation of Jesus Christ -- besides your one-way, non-stop ticket to heaven -- is spiritual gifts. In this episode I read several bible passages that explain these gifts given by the Holy Spirit and how each person receives different gifts.  Bible Verses in this Episode:  1 Corinthians 12:4-11 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 Romans 12:4-8 1 Peter 4:10-11 Spiritual Gift...

Growing up Catholic, I knew the Holy Spirit (or Ghost) as part of the Trinity. However, not having Jesus' true Salvation, I was missing the benefits of having the Holy Spirit in me -- in my heart.  Jesus said in John 14:26 (AMP): “But when the Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, that is the Spirit of Truth...

Each day we make decisions. As soon as you get out of bed, you can either focus on the world or focus on Jesus. One of the benefits of Jesus' true salvation is a NEW LIFE in Christ. You leave your old, sinful life behind and you are forgiven and eternally washed clean through the blood of Jesus.  If you are broken, you will be made whole. The Hebrew word for "peace" is Shalom which means more...

Are you drowning in guilt? We are all imperfect. Only Jesus is perfect. Sinning then confessing once a week, then sinning again is a vicious cycle that's a path to spiritual hell. It's not a path to spiritual health and Heaven. Listen to learn how to start living a guilt-free life.  Quote from Bible Study: "More God. Less Guilt" from ReEngaged MInistries found in the Bible App/YouVersion Bibl...

You can say, "I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow because I want to go hiking."  Your hope can be more assured if you check the weather report and see that it's not forecasted to rain for a couple of days. But that's not the hope I'm talking about.  Are you walking around with a sense of hopelessness?  Listen to this and you'll learn about the confident hope that only God, through Jesus...

So in this benefits of salvation series, I've covered Relationship with the Living God, Joy and now Peace.  Discover how you can have a "peace that surpasses all understanding!"  Peace in Hebrew: "Shalom" (peace, completion, wholeness, delight, universal flourishing) . My nightly prayer:  And the Shalom of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard my heart and my mind in Mes...

Joy! One of the benefits of salvation and having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is JOY!  How can you have joy when the world is full depressing news and we all go through trials in life?  Because of having a relationship with Jesus -- having Jesus as a friend -- you have joy at your disposal.  Bible Verses in this Episode: James 1:2-4 Romans 5:1-11 Revelation 3:20 More st...

Benefit of Salvation #1: Having Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ This is the first benefit because all the others come with having a personal relationship with Jesus. Subscribe so you don't miss out on this important series.  Bible Verses in this Episode:  Romans 5:18 Psalms 24:3-5 Luke 12:21 1 Corinthians 1:6-9 Exodus 20:4-6 Exodus 34:14 If you want a relationship with Jesus righ...

Intro to a new series of episodes covering all the Benefits of Having Jesus in Your Heart (besides Salvation, of course): A Personal Relationship with the Living God Joy - A never-ending joy! Peace - A peace that surpasses all understanding Hope - A hope of an eternal live in Paradise with Jesus in God's House Guilt-Free Living - Fully exonerated A New Life - Changed desires The Holy Spirit - An u...

Today, Superbowl Sunday, I talk about the "Hail Mary" pass often used in football and other circumstances as a last ditch effort. In football, however, it's seldom successful.  It comes from the "Hail Mary" prayer from Catholicism. I dissect the prayer along with playing an excerpt from Through the Word on John 2 - the Wedding in Cana -- featuring Pastor Sandy Adams, Senior Pastor at Calvary...

I confess. I used to be a Democrat. I grew up in New York and my parents were Democrats -- Kennedy Democrats . So, when I was old enough to vote in my first presidential election, I voted for Jimmy Carter. I voted straight party lines every time. I didn't really look at the candidate. I voted Democrat.... Read more on my blog.... Bible Verses in this Episode:  John 3:6-7 Psalm 139:13-16 Prove...

What in the world is going on? We are living in the last days.  The worst swarm of locust attacking East Africa. Over 1600 earthquakes have struck the SW portion of the little island of Puerto Rico since Dec. 28, 2019.  The coronavirus has been declared a worldwide epidemic and health risk by the WHO.  Gaza is bombing Israel and tensions in Iran and Iraq are brewing.  Volcanoes...

Today I discuss the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans verses 7:14 - 8:14 I struggled with sin as a kid growing up Catholic, later as an adult attending a progressive church and even after I was baptized.  Do you find that when you want to do what is right, you inevitably do what is wrong?  Where do you find freedom from being a slave to sin? The answer is Jesus Christ our savior, redee...

Again I read from the John MacArthur's Bible Study on 1 John.  Jesus is the Son of God - the Roman Centurion said so (and so did God, BTW). God didn't send Jesus to condemn us, but to give believers eternal life. If you don't have the Son, you don't have life. Have you got the Son? Bible Verses in this Episode: Matthew 27:50-54 John 3:17-18 1 John 5:11-12 Revelation 3:20 Free Bible Study Reso...

How old does a child have to be Baptized in Jesus Christ and receive true salvation?  The word "baptism" is found 62 times in the New Testament (NLT).  Who did Jesus visit when he "descended into Hell" as we say in the "Apostles' Creed"?  Bible Verses in this Episode:  Acts 19:1-5 1 Peter 3:18-22 Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand wha...

Americans and the world are mourning and talking about the tragic and unexpected death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, along with his pilot and 6 other friends.  They were going to a game. I’m sure that when they boarded the helicopter, the thought that this might be their last night alive didn’t occur to any of the passengers. That’s just it. We are going to die. We are humans. That’s...

What is the atonement of sins? From the Dictionary:  a·tone·ment | əˈtōnmənt | noun reparation for a wrong or injury: she wanted to make atonement for her husband's behavior.  (in religious contexts) reparation or expiation for sin: an annual ceremony of confession and atonement for sin.  ( the Atonement ) Christian Theology the reconciliation of God and humankind through Jesus Chri...