Recently I had a discussion with someone who maintained that doctrine was not necessary, in fact it was ‘old fashion archaic thinking and his time was much better spent working for the kingdom.’ I hope that I am not the only one that saw the issue with that statement. How can one hope to serve … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/25/2021
2 Corinthians 9 In short, this Chapter is a reminder to the church in Corinth to fulfill their promise to help the church in Jerusalem. Paul reminds them that gift-giving should be done willingly and cheerfully, that God blesses those who do so and closes with our ext v.15. Paul uses v.15, as a reminder … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/22/2021
10 Things You Should Know about Christian Ethics July 24, 2018by: Wayne Grudem, This article is part of the 10 Things You Should Know series. What is Christian ethics and what role should it play in the life of a believer? 1. Christian ethics teaches us how to live. Christian ethics asks what the whole Bible teaches us … More 10 Things You Should Know about Christian Ethics
There is nothing more basic in Christianity than the understanding that Christ and Christ alone is the propitiation (substitute payment) for our sins. In this series of six (6) short studies Grace to You Ministries studies that Great Exchange. The Heart of the Gospel The Offense of the Cross The Only Right View of the … More Grace to You Blog Series – The Great Exchange
John 6 This is one of the longer chapters in the new testament, in fact, the whole bible. We can break it down into 6 major sections: v.1-14, is about the Miracle of Feeding the Five thousand; v.15-21, is the story of Jesus walking on water; v.22-40, is The Parable of Jesus being the Bread … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/10/2021
2 Timothy 1 ¹Paul expresses great affection for Timothy. (v.1-5) Exhorts him to improve his spiritual gifts. (v.6-14) Tells of many who basely deserted him, but speaks with affection of Onesiphorus. (v.15-18) In the second section, Paul encourages Timothy to be bold in his testimony and sharing of the Gospel for God alone has given … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/09/2021
Before I get into the topic of today, yesterday’s post on 2 Corinthians 6:2, was the precursor to Paul’s teaching on what a ministry should be 2 Corinthians 6:3-10. Of course, the bible has much more to say about what the makeup of church leaders, ministers, teachers, deacons, etc., should be. It also has much … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/08/2021
2 Corinthians 6 ¹Second Corinthians 6 is set up by the message of God’s grace for sinners as spelled it out in the previous chapter. Paul begs the Corinthians not to receive it in vain v.1-2. He declares that he and his team have done nothing to keep them from believing in Christ v.3-10. Parallel … More SUNDAY SERMON SERIES – “NOW”
Ezra 9 Chapter nine can be divided into two sections. In v.1-4 Ezra cries out for the sins of the Jews. In v.5-14 he confesses their sins against the most Holy God. This brings us to our text for today v.15, Ezra’s final plea is amazing in its simplicity and truth. It is also so appropriate … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/05/2021
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 This portion of 1 Thessalonians 5 can be divided into two sections; v.12-22 and v.23-28. The first is a series of exhortations or final instructions on how to live as faithful believers pending the return of Christ. The latter is Pauls’s final salutation and blessing to the church. The two are fully … More Devotional thought for Today – 03/04/2021
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