When it comes to deciding about Christ, there is no place for ambivalence. Jesus’ expectation is very clear: He demands complete allegiance from His followers. This is how it is worded in Matthew 12.30.Matthew 12.30. He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who...
In spiritual warfare, neutrality is impossible. Jesus says in Matthew 12.30, He who is not with Me is against Me; and he who does not gather with Me scatters. We studied this verse in our last lesson and we mentioned that the action of gathering is closely related to...
One of the glories of the Christian faith is the emphasis that the Bible puts on the wideness of God’s forgiveness. It is open for every man to receive. But the mercy of God has a limit. There is a kind of sin that cannot be forgiven. It is called by Jesus, ‘The...
The Pharisees showed their hypocrisy when they asked Jesus for a sign proving that He was the Messiah. They were obviously not seeking to know Jesus. They had already seen so many proofs that He was the Messiah. Another miraculous work will not change their minds...
In spiritual warfare, there is no room for neutrality. The Lord Jesus makes it plain in Matthew 12.30 where He says, He who is not with Me is against Me. This point is illustrated in a passage that is often called, ‘The return of the evil spirit.’ Let’s read this...
