What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

Limited Atonement, is one element of the most misunderstood doctrinal teachings (T.U.L.I.P) in Christianity. This quote from the article is in my opinion the crux of the issue: According to the Synoptics and Johannine Literature, the ultimate purpose of Christ’s death is to display the glory of God definitively. The Son glorifies the Father by … More What Did Jesus Teach about Limited Atonement?

Devotional Thoughts – Discernment; Knowledge; Self-Control – 07/24-2024

WISE, WISDOM—a moral rather than an intellectual quality. To be “foolish” is to be godless (Ps. 14:1; comp. Judg. 19:23; 2 Sam. 13:13). True wisdom is a gift from God to those who ask it (Job 28:12–28; Prov. 3:13–18; Rom. 1:22; 16:27; 1 Cor. 1:17–21; 2:6–8; James 1:5). “Wisdom” in Prov. 1:20; 8:1; 9:1–5 may … More Devotional Thoughts – Discernment; Knowledge; Self-Control – 07/24-2024

Devotional Thought – “Your Heart?” – 07/20/24

Are You a Good Steward of Your Heart? BIBLE VERSE CONTEXT: GOD’S Sovereignty over man’s heart. The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord (16:1).  THE ǁpreparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD.Men can neither think nor … More Devotional Thought – “Your Heart?” – 07/20/24

Devotional Thought – Evangelism – 07/18/2024

ACTS 13 ACTS 13:47 CONTEXT CHAPTER OVERVIEW: After Cornelius and other Gentiles are reported to have received the Holy Spirit, the church in Jerusalem agrees to send teachers to the church in Antioch. Now the church in Antioch sets up an initiative for a new mission. In the next two chapters, Barnabas, Saul (who after … More Devotional Thought – Evangelism – 07/18/2024

Sunday Sermon Series – “Trinity” – 07/14/2024

Posted a day late 🙃 There are many of these pictorials available that show the relationship between God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I simply chose this one because it had scripture to back up its claim. “When thou sayest, ‘Saviour,’ remember there is a Trinity in that word — … More Sunday Sermon Series – “Trinity” – 07/14/2024

Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Yesterday’s posts included one from Todd Linn, entitled, Grace: Common And Effectual. The theme was soteriology, the study of the doctrine of salvation. As I have noted before some 231 million Americans claim to be “Christian” and therefore saved by Grace. The question is are they assured of that Salvation? 2 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians … More Devotional Thought – “Assurance” – 07/02/2024

Friday Feature Quote/Devotional – Looking to Jesus – 06/28/2024

Looking unto Jesus is at the same time a looking away from everything else. —Erich Sauer (1898-1959), Wiedenest Bible School, West Germany Bible Truth Behind the Quote:We should keep “looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2)! Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest … More Friday Feature Quote/Devotional – Looking to Jesus – 06/28/2024

Devotional Thought – Times of Crisis – 06/27/2024

In today’s society, it is nearly impossible to not know someone in Crisis on any given day. The reasons or subjects of the crisis can be many things. Most folks today equate all suffering as a moment of crisis or calamity. Yet nowhere does the Bible promise an easy-peasy life for true Christians. In fact, … More Devotional Thought – Times of Crisis – 06/27/2024