1 JOHN 3 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments on the chapter as follows: The apostle admires the love of God in making believers his children. (1,2) The purifying influence of the hope of seeing Christ, and the danger of pretending to this, and living in sin. (3-10) Love to the brethren is the character of real … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/06/2022
A trendy, new hashtag tempts Christians to look wise in the world’s eyes. “There are 293,026 posts on Instagram utilizing the hashtag #deconstruction,” reported apologetics writer Alisa Childers earlier this year. “The vast majority are from people who’ve deconverted from Christianity, become progressive Christians, embraced same-sex marriage and relationships, rejected core historic doctrines of the faith, or … More ‘I Am the Master of My Faith’: How Dumping Christianity Is Trending
Genesis 37-50 Joseph’s Story is full of very interesting characters and story plots. Behind it, all is the overarching theme of God’s Sovereignty; Genesis 50:20, but one is remiss if we depend on that as the only verse upon which to hang the sovereign banner. Gen 37: Joseph’s Dream Gen 37: The Plot against Joseph … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/05/2022
1 Thessalonians 4:3 – For this is the will of God, even your sanctification… Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines sanctification as: 1. The act of making holy. In an evangelical sense, the act of God’s grace by which the affections of men are purified or alienated from sin and the world, and exalted to a supreme love to … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/04/2022
Luke 14 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry Comments on this chapter as follows: I. The cure which our Lord Jesus wrought upon a man that had the dropsy, on the sabbath day, and his justifying himself therein against those who were offended at his doing it on that day, ver 1-6. II. A lesson of humility gives to … More Sunday Sermon Series – 04/03/2022
MATTHEW 20 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this chapter as follows: We have four things in this chapter. I. The parable of the laborers in the vineyard, ver 1-16. II. A prediction of Christ’s approaching sufferings, ver 17-19. III. The petition of two of the disciples, by their mother, reproved, ver 20-28. IV. The petition of the two … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/02/2022
MATTHEW 11 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry breaks down this Chapter as follows: In this chapter we have, I. The constant and unwearied diligence of our Lord Jesus in his great work of preaching the gospel (v. 1). II. His discourse with the disciples of John concerning his being the Messiah (v. 2-6). III. The honourable testimony … More Devotional Thought for Today – 01 April 2022
The following 15 articles are part of a GTY Blog series posted in Feb and March 2022: Spiritual Fallout Reviving an Ancient Lie Wrong Answers to the Right Question Lawless Christians? Sin and the Work of Christ Sin and the Work of the Spirit The Apparent Paradox of Sanctification Who Is Responsible For Your Spiritual … More “Sin and Sanctification”
CONTEXT: This verse confirms three things, first Jesus was sinless, an unblemished sacrifice. Second that only through Christ the Holy unblemished sacrifice can a man be reconciled to God. Third Christ was a willing (and therefore) humble sacrifice. Servanthood: Humility in Action “‘Whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/29/2022
1 TIMOTHY 2 CONTEXT: BibleRef, breaks it down as follows: In this passage, Paul encourages Timothy to lead his church in prayer, including prayers for government and worldly leaders. This flows naturally from the Christian view of humanity, which sees all men as loved by God and in need of the same salvation from sin. … More Devotional Thought for Today – 03/28/2022
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