Pastor John Collins, Redeeming the Gospel

From John Collins Ministries:  “Does not wisdom cry out, And understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, Beside the way, where the paths meet. She cries out by the gates, at the entry of the city, At the entrance of the doors; ‘To you, O men, I call, And my voice is to the sons of men. O you simple ones, understand prudence, And you fools, be of an understanding heart.’” Proverbs 8:1-5 (NKJV). There is a big difference between biblical knowledge and biblical wisdom . There are many people out there that can quote the Bible because they have memorized certain passages that further their points of view. There are many preachers out there that can speak with seemingly great amounts of biblical knowledge but the really smart person is a person that knows how to take that biblical knowledge and apply it to their lives and show that they have obtained wisdom . Just knowing what God has said and what Jesus has said will do...

From John Collins Ministries: “Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord. Therefore ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:19-21 (NKJV). I am sure that there are many people who would like to do this but are unable . It is very hard when you are hurt , insulted or mistreated by someone you just want to fight back and get even . It feels good to add insult to injury to someone whom you feel deserves it . It is easy to treat your enemy with utter disrespect and contempt . Who says that they are your enemy though? What drives people to group up together to hate another group whether it’s nationally, internationally, in school, at work, or even in our own families? It is not what God wants from us and it is ...

From John Collins Ministries: When Samuel was old the people of Israel asked for a king to lead them. They were told that in doing so they would be rejecting God . They insisted on being given a king . God allowed them to have their way in this folly but sent thunder and rain to show them their wickedness . “And all the people said to Samuel, ‘Pray for your servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die; for we have added to all our sins the evil of asking a king for ourselves.’ Then Samuel said to the people, ‘Do not fear. You have done all this wickedness; yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart.” 1 Samuel 12:19-20 (NKJV). We are sinners . That is a fact . Sometimes we get caught up in our sin and find it hard to turn to the Lord . Some have yet to ever accept the Lord . Some may find it difficult to quit doing what they are doing although they know that it is wrong . I will say that it is harder to tu...

From John Collins Ministries:   Blessed are...... Pastor John Collins, John Collins Ministries BEATITUDES FOR TODAY “Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed. O You who hear prayer, To You all flesh will come. Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, You will provide atonement for them.” Psalm 65:1-3 (NKJV). Blessed are you who know the  power of the cross  and the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Blessed is the lonely pilgrim making his way home because of the  hope that the cross provides .  Blessed is the one who looks upon  Jesus with trust  and conviction.  Blessed is the sinner who finds  redemption in grace . “Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple.” Psalm 65:4 (NKJV). ...