Category: Riley’s Messages

Does Revelation 22:18-19 Mean a Saved Person Can Lose Their Salvation? Many Christians have read the last few verses of the Bible and felt a wave of fear. Revelation 22:18-19 says this: “I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to…

I am returning to this blog as soon as I can. I have some health issues I need prayer about, but my hope and faith is I will soon return.

What do you boast about? Achievements at work, a happy family, personal victories, spiritual disciplines, or even your theological knowledge? In a world that celebrates self-made success and personal branding, boasting comes naturally. Yet the apostle Paul closes his letter to the Galatians with a radical declaration that reorients everything. His only boast is the…

Have you ever noticed how the Bible begins and advances its greatest story in gardens? The Garden of Eden shows where sin entered and broke our relationship with God. The Garden of Gethsemane reveals where Jesus chose obedience that opens the door to forgiveness and new life. The garden tomb proclaims victory over death. Together,…

Good evening! Gather your hearts. Come close tonight, for we stand on holy ground, because this is Maundy Thursday, the night that changed everything forever. This is the night before our Lord Jesus was crucified. This is the night He looked into the eyes of His disciples, knowing full well what awaited Him, and chose…

Have you ever wondered how we can trust the message of the gospel? In a world full of competing voices, opinions, and even false teachings claiming to represent Jesus, the source of truth matters deeply. The apostle Paul faced this exact challenge in his letter to the Galatians. False teachers had arrived, questioning his authority…

Have you ever felt like your efforts to do good are going unnoticed? You serve quietly in the church nursery, encourage a struggling friend, give generously when you could use the money yourself, or keep praying for someone who seems unchanged. Over time, the joy can fade. Fatigue sets in. You wonder if any of…

Have you ever planted a seed and watched with anticipation to see what would grow? A tiny tomato seed becomes a bush heavy with fruit. A kernel of corn turns into a tall stalk with ears ready for harvest. The principle is simple: you reap what you sow. The apostle Paul applies this timeless truth…

What does love look like when life gets hard? Words of encouragement are good. Prayers are vital. But sometimes the deepest expression of love is simply showing up to help carry the weight another person cannot bear alone. In the closing chapter of Galatians, Paul gives a clear, practical command that turns the abstract idea…

What is the true purpose of God’s law? For centuries, people have debated whether the law is a ladder to climb toward righteousness or a mirror that reveals our failures. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul settles the question with stunning simplicity. The entire law finds its fulfillment not in meticulous rule-keeping but in…

What does true freedom look like? In our world, freedom often means doing whatever we want, whenever we want, with no one telling us otherwise. We celebrate breaking rules, throwing off restraints, and pursuing personal desires without limits. Yet the Bible offers a very different picture of freedom, especially in the Christian life. Freedom in…

Have you ever looked at your own heart and been surprised by what you find there? A flash of anger, a lingering envy, a secret desire that feels wrong even as it pulls you. These moments remind us that sin is not just an occasional slip. It is a deep current within us that the…