Devotional Thought for Today – 08/19/2021

Ecclesiastes 12 CONTEXT: Chapter 12 has tow clear divisions, v.1-7 speak about remembering our youth as we grow older and physical and mental affirmatives come upon us. Then in v.8-14 we are reminded of the wise teacher/preacher and all his instructions. The overarching theme being a repeat of Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/19/2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 08/18/2021

Romans 11 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry comments; The rejection of the Jews is not universal. (1-10) God overruled their unbelief for making the Gentiles partakers of gospel privileges. (11-21) The Gentiles cautioned against pride and unbelief, The Jews shall be called as a nation, and brought into God’s visible covenant again. (22-32) A solemn adoring of … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/18/2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 08/17/2021

1 COR 13 In yesterday’s devotional, we noted that  Love is a commandment of God. Here in 1 Corinthians 13, Paul describes how utterly useless even the most gifted “Christian” is without love. Our main text from Chapter 13 will be verse 4 which describes the true characteristics of Charity or Godly Love: Charity suffereth … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/17/2021

Devotional Thought for Today – 08/16/2021

1 John 5 CONTEXT: Matthew Henry says: Brotherly love is the effect of the new birth, which makes obedience to all God’s commandments pleasant. (1-5) Reference to witnesses agreeing to prove that Jesus, the Son of God, is the true Messiah. (6-8) The satisfaction the believer has about Christ, and eternal life through him. (9-12) … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/16/2021

Efficacious Grace

Reposted from Todd Linn, PhD on August 12, 2021 Because it can be a difficult concept to grasp, we continue our systematic theological treatment of the doctrine of efficacious (or effectual) grace. Today’s Theology Thursdays Slideshare presentation addresses some common objections to efficacious grace: eg., “What is the point of evangelizing if God has already determined who will be saved?!” … More Efficacious Grace

Grace to You Blog: Church is Essential

Excellent 12 Part series from GTY Ministries on the local church. Church is Essential What’s So Important About Your Local Church? John MacArthur on the Importance of Church Membership The Local Church and Why It Matters Church Membership in the New Testament Membership Is Fellowship Membership Is Submission Membership Is Identity Membership Is Loyalty I’m … More Grace to You Blog: Church is Essential

Devotional Thought for Today – 08/14/21

If you are anything like me, a hard-charging type A personality, then yielding and being “kind” to everyone does not necessarily come easily or naturally. Yet that is exactly what God expects of His chosen people, to be kind to everyone. Today’s devotional from Grace to You Ministries, explains why. Showing Kindness “Love is kind” … More Devotional Thought for Today – 08/14/21

Question: “If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?”

Question: “If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?” Answer: The Bible gives the good news that Jesus paid the price for our sin (Ephesians 1:7), yet in many ways we still suffer the consequences of our sins… Source: https://www.gotquestions.org/sin-consequences.html.html