What Did Paul Want? – by Joseph A Cortes Hebrews 5:13 reads, “For every one that useth milk is unskilful [without experience is a better translation] in the word of righteousness:” There’s no doubt that Paul wanted everyone to understand what righteousness is, how to get it, and not how to fabricate it in your …
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There Is No Other Way
There is no other way – by Joseph A. Cortes In Ephesians 6:14 reads, “Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness [dekiosuna in the Greek].” In previous messages on this subject, the truth is what is true in the matter under consideration. Many Christians want to place everything else as the truth, and there are …
Are We All God’s Children?
Are We All God’s Children? – by Joseph A. Cortes John 1:12 reads, “But as many as received him, to them gave he power…” [Power here, in the Greek, basically means he is giving you the privilege and the right] “…to become the sons of God, even to them that believe [pisteuo; trust and confidence] on his name [Jesus Christ]: which were born, not of blood, …
It’s That Simple
It’s That Simple – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 10:1, “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their …
But For Us Also
But For Us Also – by Joseph A. Cortes I Peter 1: 18 reads, “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers…” [That still applies today, traditions from our fathers, traditions that we make up.] “…but with the precious blood …
Imputeth Righteousness Without Works
Imputeth Righteousness Without Works – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 4:6. It reads, “Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works…” Circle imputeth. What does the word imputeth mean? If you look it up in a Greek dictionary, it will give you several definitions, but write this …
No One Was Found Worthy
No One Was Found Worthy – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 4:5, “But to him that worketh not, but believeth [pisteuo; have trust and confidence] on him [Jesus Christ] that justifieth the ungodly”—[it is God who justifies me, you and all sinners]—“his faith,” [his trust and confidence that God can do that for us] “is counted for righteousness.” These aren’t my words; …
The Last Days Series: Volume 15 is now Available
The Last Days Series: Volume 15 is now Available – by Joseph A. Cortes To download your free copies, go to http://www.teachingfaith.com/The-Last-Days-EBooks The Last Day Series Volume 1-15 is an in-depth informative teaching because it requires going through many different scriptures and books of the Bible to restore to the subject the clarity and sense of understanding we …
While We Were Yet Sinners
While We Were Yet Sinners – by Joseph A. Cortes Romans 5:8. It reads, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” It reads, “while we were yet sinners.” Sinners. Now that my friend, is something that too many preachers have missed. Everyone in the Christian circles has …
Grace Is Unmerited Favor
Grace Is Unmerited Favor – by Joseph A. Cortes Ephesians 2:8 reads. “For by grace,” [for by unmerited favor] “are ye saved…” “Are you saying grace is it?” Yes. I know some of the new funky preaching that is going on out there differs with that, but you know, they have a right to be wrong. “For …