Proverbs 19 CONTEXT: Defining the direct context of any Proverb is difficult mainly because of the way the book is written. Unlike most books of the Bible there are no clear plots, themes etc. dividing each Chapter or no main character to follow. Wisdom, in all its form is the only real theme and it … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/11/21
I am a grandparent 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great-grandchildren I hate top admit I have not always done the best job at being that example, but as this article points out we are essential in our offspring’s faith development. Grandparents are among the most recent group of people to be labeled “toxic” in our culture. … More The Unique and Crucial Calling to Grandparents
CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments: A man’s wisdom is here said to be of use to him for the pumping of other people, and diving into them, 1. To get the knowledge of them. Though men’s counsels and designs are ever so carefully concealed by them, so that they are as deep water which one cannot fathom, yet … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/09/21
Question: “What is a Christian work ethic?” Answer: Colossians 3:23-25 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”[…] Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-work-ethic.html
Philippians 1 Context: First it is important to remember that Paul is under arrest and house confinement in Rome while writing this letter. He is literally suffering for Christ. Matthew Henry breaks down the chapter this way: He begins with the inscription and benediction (v. 1, 2). He gives thanks for the saints at Philippi … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/06/21
Psalm 51:5 The above verse is one of many in the Bible that clearly show man’s inability to save himself in any fashion. In Reformed or Covenant Theology this is known as Total Depravity. The doctrine of Total Depravity is often seen as a bad thing in evangelical circles. their reasoning is not based upon … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/06/21
Colossians 1 CONTEXT: Paul in writing to the church at Colossae begins, after his normal salutations, with the Supremacy of Christ, v.13-23. He focuses on two main issues the preeminence or supremacy of Christ in Creation v.13-17 and Redemption v.18-23. Our text today deals with the first theme and is a clear Biblical truth of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/06/21
Family Research Counsel’s Center for Biblical Worldview has launched a new web page for their Biblical Worldview Series. All booklets and associated prayer guides are available for download. These resources apply the Bible and historical teachings of the church to a wide range of issues, including voting, religious liberty, abortion, marriage, and sexuality. To order … More FRC Worldview Series
CONTEXT: Genesis 6 & 7 are of course the Biblical account of the Great (Noahtic) Flood. Here in Chapter 8, we begin to see the restoration of the earth as the floodwaters recede. Our text today is the final verse of this chapter and is the great promise of God to never again flood the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 10/05/21
In a recent article for the leftist Religion News Service, Mark Silk, professor of religion in public life at Trinity College and contributing editor of RNS, advocates the use of “they” for God. His proposal comes at the junction of the efforts to change the general usage of the English language and the push to neuter specific … More Does God get a say in preferred pronoun?
You must be logged in to post a comment.