ROMANS 5 Romans 5:17 CONTEXT OVERVIEW: Having argued for justification by faith alone, these early modern commentators now turn to explore Paul’s explication of the benefits of being justified by God. First, we have peace with God. Because of what Christ has done, our consciences can be at rest, no longer striving to earn God’s … More Devotional Thought – “Our Nature” – 08/01/2024
First, let me repeat earlier statements in my posts that I know very little about Escatology or the study of End Times. I choose not to do in-depth studies or worry about it, the Bible says it will come and I am good with that. Yet it seems a hot topic amongst evangelicals, so this … More Devotional – “Eschatology”- 07/30/2024
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
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
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
If I had to choose one word as a theme for this section of scripture it would be “FOCUS.” Where is our focus as Christians? Here the apostle John gives a clear and simple choice to all who would read or hear this Holy Word: John presents only two alternatives in verse 15: A person … More Devotional – Rejection of the World – 07/13/2024
As we in America prepare to celebrate our Independence Day tomorrow, it does well to contemplate where America stands as a nation under God.
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
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
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
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