IDOL and IDOLATRY. These things have been generally confined to the idea of the worshipping of creatures or images, but, in fact, may be properly applied to every thing which men set up in their hearts to regard, and which tend to the lessening their reverence for the Lord. (Exod. 20:3, 4. Ezek. 14:1, 5.) … More Sunday Sermon Series – Plus – 07/09/2023
Bible Truth Behind the Quote:“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23) Ron Rhodes, 1001 Unforgettable Quotes about God, Faith, & the Bible (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2011). HOPE—one of the three main elements of Christian character (1 Cor. 13:13). It is joined … More Friday’s Feature Quote – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/07/2023
Genesis 1:27 GENESIS 1 -2 Chapter CONTEXT from BibleRef.com: Genesis 1 is nothing less than a bare-bones claim that God created the universe. Setting all of the debates on models and interpretations aside, the chapter undeniably insists on one thing: God means to be known as the Creator of all things. Written in the original … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/06/2023
INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECIAL . FREE and FREEDOM. The Scriptures considering our whole nature by the fall under the vassalage of sin and Satan, represent our deliverance from both by grace under the character of spiritual freedom. And Jesus, in a very striking manner, represents the greatness of it by a contrast, drawn to a state … More Devotional – Plus Interesting Reads – 07/04/2023
PSALM 39:1 PSALM 39 Psalm CONTEXT/OVERVIEW from Treasury of David: TITLE. To the Chief Musician, even to Jeduthun. Jeduthun’s name, which signifies praising or celebrating, was a most appropriate one for a leader in sacred psalmody. He was one of those ordained by the King’s order “for song in the house of the Lord with cymbals, … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 06/15/2023
PSALM 19 Chapter CONTEXT from MHCC: There are two excellent books which the great God has published for the instruction and edification of the children of men; this psalm treats of them both, and recommends them both to our diligent study. I. The book of the creatures, in which we may easily read the power … More Devotional Thought for Today – 06/13/2023
A Display of Christ – (Part VIII) by John Flavel 1 Timothy 2 Chapter CONTEXT from BibleRef.org: What does 1 Timothy chapter 2 mean? In 1 Timothy chapter 2, Paul transitions from his personal focus on Timothy (1 Timothy 1:18–20) and a general reference to sound doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3–20) to information regarding worship practices … More Sunday Sermon Series – 05/21/2023
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Chapter CONTEXT from John Gill’s commentary on the whole Bible. I want to focus on only one theme this morning of “Christian Duty. ” Note not the duty of all mankind that is referred to in Ecclesiastes above, but specifically those who are set apart and sanctified by the Blood of Christ. 1 … More Devotional Thought for Today – 04/27/2023
A Display of Christ – (Part V) by John Flavel JOHN 1 Of Christ’s Wonderful Person (A Display of Christ – Part V) We have contemplated the covenant of redemption. It is such as infinitely exceeds the power of any mere creature to perform. He that undertakes to satisfy God by obedience for man’s sin, … More Sunday Sermon Series – 04/23/2023
I/we recently got an email ( I accidentally deleted it after responding) stating ‘Why so much information in your posts’? My response was simple and based both Biblically and upon our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine. 1 CORINTHIANS 1 Chapter CONTEXT from John Gills Commentary Introduction … More Devotional -Plus Interesting Reads – 04/18/2023
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