Transforming Grace ~ 05/28/2025
By Deborah Ann Belka – 05/25/2025
By Deborah Ann Belka – 05/25/2025
We seem to think that the OT is only about God’s chosen people, the Nation of Israel, but that is wrong. If you asked the majority of folks (not scholars) who identify as “Christians” where Christ can be found in the Bible, the overwhelming response would be the New Testament. A minority would say both … More Friday Feature Quote – “Pointing to Christ” – 05/23/2025
. If you wait for a perfect church, you must wait until you get to Heaven; and even if you could find a perfect assembly on earth, I am sure they would not admit you to their fellowship, for you are not perfect yourself. —Anonymous Bible Truth Behind the Quote:Even Paul, an apostle and church … More Friday’s Feature Quote – “CHURCH—PERFECT?” – 05/16/2025
. COMMENT/CONTEXT The first thing I think we need to establish is what the Sabbath is: SABBATH (שַׁבָּת, shabbath). A day of complete rest from secular work following six days of labor. Established and modeled by God. Bryan C. Babcock, “Sabbath,” in The Lexham Bible Dictionary, ed. John D. Barry et al. (Bellingham, WA: Lexham … More Friday Feature Quotes – “Sabbath” – 05/09/2025
MATTHEW 5 MATTHEW 5:5 COMMENT/CONTEXT I think we would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claims to be born again that does not have some understanding of the Beattitudes, but here is a refresher: BEATITUDE A beatitude is a pronouncement of blessing, phrased in a formula that begins with the phrase “blessed is” or “blessed … More Devotional – “Meekness” – 05/06/2025
1 Peter 2 1 Peter 2:16 CONTEXT This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, ver. 1 and, agreeably to their character, as new-born babes, to express a desire after … More Sunday Sermon(s) Series – “Sojourners” – 04/27/2025
TOPICS: Americana, Christian Life, Culture/Society, Informed Citizenship, Informed Patriotism, Prayer, Pro-Life, Military/Veterans, You Can’t Make This Up, and more. We hope you become informed readers and citizens based both Biblically and upon our founding fathers: Acts 17:10-12, 2 Tim 2:14-16, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine Americana The Hill of Lies Again, the times that try men’s souls Democrats Try … More Thurday”s Thoughts – 04/24/2025
ROMANS 3 ROMANS 3:23 COMMENT and CONTEXT When we think of indictments, we think about the law, grand juries, and criminals. Rarely does a day go by when some local, state, or federal authority is not indicting someone or being indicted themselves. It is rare for most folks to think of having their own indictment … More Devotional – “Indictment” – 04/21/2025
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