“And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’” Matthew 7.23

Surprise, surprise!

My friend Mike Slay refers to this passage as the “scariest verse in the Bible.” (You can visit Mike’s blog here.)

“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12.32

The pleasure of His company

Contrary to what many people seem to think, life in the Kingdom of God is a life of deeply satisfying pleasure.

“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you…” Acts 1.8

The rip current of secularism

The Kingdom turn brings a new perspective on life, so that those who come to faith in Jesus Christ view their lives, and live them, from the vantage point of eternity. The more we realize the abundant blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ, the greater our passion for Him becomes, as love for Him re-organizes all the other loves of our life.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness...” Matthew 6.33

First things...

Everybody understands the idea of priorities. Priorities determine the way we use our time and the ways we invest our strength, abilities, and treasure.

“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory...” John 17.24

The money priority

For many people – undoubtedly, too many – money is the determining factor in all their priorities. It is the great priority that drives everything else they do. But it’s interesting to consider the different ways people pursue this highest priority.

So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” John 21.15

The life we should love

In the book of Revelation those who have come to faith in Jesus Christ, who have truly made the Kingdom turn, are described as not loving their lives so much that they would not gladly die for their faith (Rev. 12.10, 11, especially in NASB).

“Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” Jn. 4.35

Forever changed

Sometime early in the year 1436, art and painting in the Western world changed dramatically and permanently.

ReVision studies are designed for individual or group use and explore various aspects of the Christian worldview. All ReVision studies are available in free PDF format and may be duplicated for group use.

How careful is your reading of Scripture?

1 Peter 5.12-14

¹² By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. ¹³ She who is in Babylon, elect together with you,greets you; and so doesMark my son. ¹⁴ Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

1 Peter 5.10, 11

¹⁰ But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.¹¹ To Him bethe glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 5.8, 9

⁸ Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. ⁹ Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.